An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 33, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Moonlit Katana's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 31,095 gold75 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,054 gold45 silver to 273,868 gold. About 6 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 53% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 31,095 gold75 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 146, requires level 71 and sells to vendors for 9g 29s 23c. In MoP Classic it is item level 146, requires level 71 and sells to vendors for 9g 29s 23c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 77s 71c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 146 | 71 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 29s 23c |
| MoP Classic | 146 | 71 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 29s 23c |
In the Appearances collection, Moonlit Katana is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9590. 1 other item wears 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 Moonlit Katana (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 30 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonlit Katana (this item) | 33 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 900 gold on 28 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 9,500 gold on 60 realms |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 18,000 gold on 61 realms |
 Adamantite Rapier | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +8 Dodge, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 50 gold on 64 realms |
 Bone Collector Sword | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 199 gold on 61 realms |
 Baron's Broadsword | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 899 gold on 53 realms |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 675 gold on 52 realms |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | 1,959 gold on 58 realms |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 3,412 gold on 63 realms |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 17,500 gold on 80 realms |
 Skettis Curved Blade | 30 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 44 gold on 54 realms |
Saronite Spellblade has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Skettis Curved Blade at 44 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Moonlit Katana among Weapon > Sword: Blazefury, Reborn (item level 39), 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 Moonlit Katana among Weapon > Sword: Bloodherald (item level 29), Bloodlord's Reaver (item level 29), Shade's Blade (item level 29), Blade of the Fallen Seraph (item level 29) and Hanzo Sword (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Moonlit Katana uses icon file 135292, which 16 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Chopping Wideblade ID 36520 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Shimmering Sabre ID 36521 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Raider's Cutlass ID 36515 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Primitive Scimitar ID 36524 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Craggy Machete ID 36525 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Coldstone Cutlass ID 35808 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Gleaming Iceblade ID 38146 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36519 (36514 to 36524) were usually added in the same batch as Moonlit Katana: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Kingly Battlehammer ID 36514 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 35Raider's Cutlass ID 36515 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32
Tribal Blade ID 36516 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Iron-Grip Shortsword ID 36517 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Tundra's Edge ID 36518 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Chopping Wideblade ID 36520 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Shimmering Sabre ID 36521 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Scored Blade ID 36522 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Trollish Slicer ID 36523 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Primitive Scimitar ID 36524 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 36519 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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