On Light-Etched Longsword's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,209 gold81 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 142 gold43 silver to 6,205 gold1 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 262% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,209 gold81 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In MoP Classic it is item level 93, requires level 61 and sells to vendors for 6g 29s 6c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 68g 32s 47c |
| MoP Classic | 93 | 61 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 29s 6c |
In the Appearances collection, Light-Etched Longsword is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 6589. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Light-Etched Longsword.
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 Light-Etched Longsword (item level 30) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light-Etched Longsword (this item) | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 41 realms |
 Skettis Curved Blade | 30 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 44 realms |
 Skystrider Katana | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 321 gold on 52 realms |
 Dawn of Demise | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Stamina, +4 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 12,224 gold on 44 realms |
 Adamantite Rapier | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Dodge, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 25 gold on 41 realms |
| Bone Collector Sword | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 400 gold on 45 realms |
 Telaari Longblade | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 1,852 gold on 42 realms |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | 1,959 gold on 43 realms |
 Sword of Zeal | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. World Drop | 62 gold on 46 realms |
 Frostguard | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 4,444 gold on 74 realms |
 Draenic Sparring Blade | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS. Vendor | 156 gold on 44 realms |
Adamantite Rapier has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Adamantite Rapier at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Light-Etched Longsword among Weapon > Sword: Hope Ender (item level 32), Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker (item level 33), Avool's Sword of Jin (item level 35), Saronite Spellblade (item level 35) and Soul Blade (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Light-Etched Longsword among Weapon > Sword: Doomforged Straightedge (item level 28), Blazing Rapier (item level 28), Assassination Blade (item level 28), Intrepid Shortblade (item level 28) and Valiant Shortblade (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Light-Etched Longsword uses icon file 135412, which 34 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Bone Collector Sword ID 25148 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31Sedai's Blade ID 25920 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Blade of Argus ID 26054 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 9Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25146 (25141 to 25151) were usually added in the same batch as Light-Etched Longsword: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Halaani Hammer ID 25141 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 32Telaari Longblade ID 25142 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Silver Hand Blade ID 25143 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Skettis Curved Blade ID 25144 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30
Wisdom Blade ID 25145 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Skystrider Katana ID 25147 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Bone Collector Sword ID 25148 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31Baron's Broadsword ID 25149 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Honor Hold Saber ID 25150 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Assassins' Short Blade ID 25151 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31The raw ItemSparse values for item 25146 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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