An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 28, requires level 22, binds when equipped.
On Krol Blade's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 82,865 gold3 silver across its tracked history (Nov 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 11,375 gold15 silver to 205,650 gold16 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is around its All-Time typical of 82,865 gold3 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 5g 18s 57c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 5g 18s 58c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 5g 18s 58c. In MoP Classic it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 5g 18s 58c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 22 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 91g 72s 71c |
| Classic Era | 56 | 51 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 5g 18s 57c |
| The Burning Crusade | 56 | 51 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 5g 18s 58c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 56 | 51 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 5g 18s 58c |
| MoP Classic | 56 | 51 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 5g 18s 58c |
In the Appearances collection, Krol Blade is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 767. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read 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 Krol Blade (item level 28) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 28 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krol Blade (this item) | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +3 Strength, +2 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. World Drop | 9,800 gold on 50 realms |
 Hanzo Sword | 28 | 21 | 4.0 DPS. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 70 realms |
 Doomforged Straightedge | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +4 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 10,000 gold on 53 realms |
 Blazing Rapier | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 900 gold on 77 realms |
 Assassination Blade | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +1 Strength, +10 Critical Strike. World Drop | 190 gold on 65 realms |
 Intrepid Shortblade | 28 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,999 gold on 73 realms | |
 Valiant Shortblade | 28 | 1.9 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,028 gold on 76 realms | |
 Crystal Sword | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 54 realms |
| Blackguard | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +3 Stamina, +10 Parry. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 7,710 gold on 77 realms |
 Sageblade | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 4,061 gold on 77 realms |
| Bloodherald | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 5,209 gold on 78 realms |
Blackguard has the highest item level here (29). The lowest listed price among them is Crystal Sword at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Krol Blade among Weapon > Sword: Light-Etched Longsword (item level 30), Skystrider Katana (item level 30), Felsteel Longblade (item level 31), Crystalblade of the Draenei (item level 31) and Adamantite Rapier (item level 31).
Nearest lower item levels below Krol Blade among Weapon > Sword: Rune Sword (item level 26), Shortsword of Vengeance (item level 25), Phantom Blade (item level 25), Bloodletter Scalpel (item level 25) and Serpent Slicer (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Krol Blade uses icon file 135316, which 19 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
The Butcher ID 8226 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 19Relentless Scythe ID 13163 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29Vis'kag the Bloodletter ID 17075 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Fiendish Machete ID 18310 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 22Bloodcaller ID 19864 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 2244 (2238 to 2251) were usually added in the same batch as Krol Blade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Urchin's Pants ID 2238 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5
The Collector's Ring ID 2239 · Quest
Rugged Cape ID 2240 · Armor - Cloth · item level 8
Desperado Cape ID 2241 · Armor - Cloth · item level 12
Hand of Edward the Odd ID 2243 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Helm of Narv ID 2245 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Myrmidon's Signet ID 2246 · Armor · item level 28
Militia Buckler ID 2249 · Armor - Shield · item level 5
Dusky Crab Cakes ID 2250 · Quest
Gooey Spider Leg ID 2251 · Trade Goods · item level 10The raw ItemSparse values for item 2244 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Krol Blade is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Krol Blade next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Krol Blade
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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