This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Gluth in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 20g 72s 16c. In MoP Classic it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 20g 72s 16c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 89g 31s 95c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 72s 16c |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 72s 16c |
In the Appearances collection, Life and Death is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10334. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Life and Death.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Life and Death in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
Touch of Horror
Burdened Shoulderplates
Bindings of Yearning
Leggings of Fleeting Moments
Gothik's Cowl
Abetment Bracers
Helm of Unleashed Energy
Leggings of Failed EscapeSee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth loot table
Gothik the Harvester in Naxxramas
Also drops from this encounter (31 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Life and Death (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life and Death (this item) | 35 | 30 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 2,000 gold on 44 realms |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 517 gold on 44 realms |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 50 gold on 44 realms |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | 100 gold on 56 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 10,000 gold on 48 realms |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 18,000 gold on 46 realms |
 Blazefury, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 35,625 gold on 63 realms |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 16,000 gold on 77 realms |
 Adamantite Rapier | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Dodge, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 200 gold on 51 realms |
 Bone Collector Sword | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 400 gold on 43 realms |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Soul Blade at 50 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Life and Death among Weapon > Sword: Auchenai Sword (item level 41), Steelforged Saber (item level 44), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59) and Stormsteel Saber (item level 59).
Nearest lower item levels below Life and Death among Weapon > Sword: Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29), Fiery Vengeance (item level 29), Mirah's Lullaby (item level 29), Telaari Longblade (item level 29) and Proximo's Rudius (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40336 (40331 to 40341) were usually added in the same batch as Life and Death: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Leggings of Failed Escape ID 40331 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Abetment Bracers ID 40332 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Leggings of Fleeting Moments ID 40333 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Burdened Shoulderplates ID 40334 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Touch of Horror ID 40335 · Weapon - Wand · item level 35
Libram of Resurgence ID 40337 · Miscellaneous · item level 35Bindings of Yearning ID 40338 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Gothik's Cowl ID 40339 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Helm of Unleashed Energy ID 40340 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Shackled Cinch ID 40341 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40336 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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