An Uncommon Dagger One-Hand, item level 32, requires level 26, binds when equipped.
On Pioneer's Dagger's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,128 gold across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 22 gold to 109,330 gold43 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 3003% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,128 gold.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 130, requires level 67 and sells to vendors for 7g 95s 34c. In MoP Classic it is item level 130, requires level 67 and sells to vendors for 7g 95s 34c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 26 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 65g 97s 64c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 130 | 67 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 95s 34c |
| MoP Classic | 130 | 67 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 95s 34c |
In the Appearances collection, Pioneer's Dagger is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9555. 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 Pioneer's Dagger (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Dagger, from item level 30 to 34.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer's Dagger (this item) | 32 | 26 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 42 gold on 8 realms |
 Permafrost Dagger | 32 | 26 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 62 realms |
 Warpdagger | 32 | 27 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 55 realms |
 Ced's Carver | 32 | 27 | 4.4 DPS, +3 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Agility. World Drop | 420 gold on 64 realms |
 Talon of the Tempest | 32 | 27 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +3 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop | 12,500 gold on 48 realms |
 Cobra Shortblade | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 119 gold on 51 realms |
 Blade of Unquenched Thirst | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility. World Drop | 119 gold on 52 realms |
| Singing Dagger | 34 | 29 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 60 realms |
 Cross Pommel Dagger | 30 | 24 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 299 gold on 51 realms |
| Anzac Dagger | 30 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 142 gold on 47 realms |
 Blade of Trapped Knowledge | 30 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | 149 gold on 49 realms |
Singing Dagger has the highest item level here (34). The lowest listed price among them is Warpdagger at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Pioneer's Dagger among Weapon > Dagger: Immaculate Spellblade (item level 38), Darkened Slicer (item level 58), Sinister Combatant's Spellblade (item level 60), Plundered Petrified Kelp Blade (item level 60) and Depraved Ritualist's Kris (item level 85).
Nearest lower item levels below Pioneer's Dagger among Weapon > Dagger: Widowmaker (item level 25), Gutwrencher (item level 25), Dreadblade (item level 25), Gut Ripper (item level 24) and Sacrificial Kris (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Pioneer's Dagger uses icon file 135703, which 32 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Engraved Dagger ID 36474 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Twin-Edged Stiletto ID 36477 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Ebony Dagger ID 36480 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Trapper Knife ID 36481 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34Etched Dagger ID 36484 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34Nomad Blade ID 36670 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Sockeye Dagger ID 36675 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Singing Dagger ID 36679 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36473 (36468 to 36478) were usually added in the same batch as Pioneer's Dagger: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Glistening Star ID 36468 · Armor · item level 34
Lidless Orb ID 36469 · Armor · item level 34
Gilded Scepter ID 36470 · Armor · item level 34Ice Crystal ID 36471 · Armor · item level 35
Carved Rod ID 36472 · Armor · item level 35Engraved Dagger ID 36474 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
Seal Shortblade ID 36475 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
Whale Ripper ID 36476 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Twin-Edged Stiletto ID 36477 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Frosty Talon ID 36478 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 36473 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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