An Uncommon Two-Handed Sword, item level 33, requires level 28, binds when equipped. Crafted with Forged Cobalt Claymore.
On Forged Cobalt Claymore's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,267 gold78 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 690 gold6 silver to 9,766 gold45 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 8% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,267 gold78 silver.
| Crafted | Forged Cobalt Claymore | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 150, requires level 72 and sells to vendors for 11g 78s 28c. In MoP Classic it is item level 150, requires level 72 and sells to vendors for 11g 78s 28c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 28 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 150 | 72 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 11g 78s 28c |
| MoP Classic | 150 | 72 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 11g 78s 28c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Forged Cobalt Claymore takes 10 Cobalt Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Forged Cobalt Claymore is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9597. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 178g 80s. Forged Cobalt Claymore lists from 719g 68s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 504g 89s after the 5% auction cut, a 282% margin over its reagents. The recipe Forged Cobalt Claymore turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 15 and grey at 25.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar | 10 | 17 gold88 silver | 178 gold80 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 178 gold80 silver | ||
| Forged Cobalt Claymore at its lowest listing | 719 gold68 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 504 gold89 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Forged Cobalt Claymore (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forged Cobalt Claymore (this item) | 33 | 28 | 5.7 DPS, +11 Strength, +11 Haste. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 719 gold on 32 realms |
 Fel Iron Greatsword | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +14 Critical Strike, +7 Strength. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 475 gold on 77 realms |
 Darkened Broadsword | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 989 gold on 48 realms |
 Elexorien Blade | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 549 gold on 44 realms |
 Khorium Champion | 31 | 27 | 5.6 DPS, +10 Strength, +11 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 49,994 gold on 58 realms |
 Skeletal Broadsword | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 993 gold on 47 realms |
 Dragon Wing Blade | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 300 gold on 52 realms |
 Blade of Misfortune | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +8 Strength, +8 Stamina, +19 Critical Strike. World Drop | 12,323 gold on 58 realms |
 Arcanite Champion | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 8,000 gold on 60 realms |
 Doombringer | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 400 gold on 62 realms |
 Blade of Unholy Might | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +5 Stamina, +7 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 18,431 gold on 72 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Dragon Wing Blade at 300 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Forged Cobalt Claymore among Weapon > Sword: Howling Greatsword (item level 44), Zocali Greatsword (item level 58), Zem'lan Longsword (item level 58), Plundered Jadestar Blade (item level 60) and Plundered Blade of Northern Kings (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Forged Cobalt Claymore among Weapon > Sword: Nightblade (item level 24), Boneslasher (item level 24), Witchfury (item level 24), Warsword of Caer Darrow (item level 24) and Headstriker Sword (item level 23).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Forged Cobalt Claymore uses icon file 135406, which 13 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Bethod's Sword ID 42928 · QuestMagister's Bane ID 38195 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33Crimson Will ID 37080 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32Combatant Greatsword ID 36883 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32Wintry Claymore ID 36541 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 35Petrified Sword ID 36540 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34Trollish Destroyer ID 36538 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 34Dragon's Rib Sword ID 36535 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 41242 (41236 to 41250) were usually added in the same batch as Forged Cobalt Claymore: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Relentless Gladiator's Waistguard of Triumph ID 41236 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Cloak of Tormented Skies ID 41238 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade ID 41239 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33
Cobalt Tenderizer ID 41240 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 33
Sure-Fire Shuriken ID 41241 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 33
Notched Cobalt War Axe ID 41243 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33
Deadly Saronite Dirk ID 41245 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 34
Red Lumberjack Shirt ID 41248 · Armor
Blue Lumberjack Shirt ID 41249 · Armor
Green Lumberjack Shirt ID 41250 · ArmorThe raw ItemSparse values for item 41242 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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