This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Dagger One-Hand, item level 30, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 94, requires level 63 and sells to vendors for 6g 99s 87c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 94, requires level 63 and sells to vendors for 6g 99s 87c. In MoP Classic it is item level 94, requires level 63 and sells to vendors for 6g 99s 87c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 25 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 6g 32s 53c |
| The Burning Crusade | 94 | 63 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 6g 99s 87c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 94 | 63 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 6g 99s 87c |
| MoP Classic | 94 | 63 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 6g 99s 87c |
In the Appearances collection, Nethershard is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 6665. 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 daggers among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Nethershard (item level 30) in item level among Weapon > Dagger, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nethershard (this item) | 30 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike. Vendor | Not listed |
 Blade of Trapped Knowledge | 30 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | 400 gold on 57 realms |
 Anzac Dagger | 30 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 133 gold on 54 realms |
 Blade of Unquenched Thirst | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility. World Drop | 333 gold on 59 realms |
 Gurubashi Poker | 29 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +10 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,000 gold on 82 realms |
 Cobra Shortblade | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 59 realms |
 Liege Blade | 29 | 24 | 3.9 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 3,331 gold on 52 realms |
 Absorption Dagger | 29 | 24 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 98 gold on 55 realms |
 Venomfang | 29 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +9 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,000 gold on 57 realms |
 Midnight's Graze | 29 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,197 gold on 75 realms |
 Harbinger of Death | 29 | 25 | 3.9 DPS, +2 Stamina, +2 Agility, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 18,033 gold on 51 realms |
Cobra Shortblade has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Absorption Dagger at 98 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Nethershard among Weapon > Dagger: Vitreous Beak of Julak-Doom (item level 37), Chelley's Sterilized Scalpel (item level 37), Immaculate Spellblade (item level 38), Gorian Dagger (item level 43) and Stormsteel Dagger (item level 59).
Nearest lower item levels below Nethershard among Weapon > Dagger: Razor Blade (item level 23), Stonevault Shiv (item level 22), Searing Golden Blade (item level 22), Vendetta (item level 20) and Claw of the Shadowmancer (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nethershard uses icon file 135644, which 11 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Hardened Stone Shard ID 29150 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 30Crude Murloc Knife ID 23833 · Quest "A crudely knapped stone blade affixed to a long stick with sinew."Trogg Dagger ID 2787 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 2Stonesplinter Dagger ID 2266 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 6Sacrificial Blade ID 69219 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 10Aged Shamanic Dagger ID 193414 · Quest · item level 60 "Although weathered and worn, this dagger does not appear to have seen much combat."Endless Stack of Needles ID 198163 · Consumable · item level 70Endless Stack of Needles ID 198164 · Consumable · item level 73Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 29457 (29451 to 29463) were usually added in the same batch as Nethershard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Clefthoof Ribs ID 29451 · Consumable · item level 26
Zangar Trout ID 29452 · Consumable · item level 26
Sporeggar Mushroom ID 29453 · Consumable · item level 26
Silverwine ID 29454 · Consumable · item level 25
Gift of the Ethereal ID 29456 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30
Aegis of the Vindicator ID 29458 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Ethereum Relay Data ID 29459 · Quest "A small crystal that rapidly changes color."
Ethereum Prison Key ID 29460 · Key
Mana Bomb Fragment ID 29461 · Quest "A fragment of the casing of a devastating weapon used in the destruction of Kirin'Var Village"
Amber Bands of the Aggressor ID 29463 · Armor - Plate · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 29457 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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