An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Primitive Scimitar's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 16,197 gold92 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,261 gold23 silver to 91,133 gold68 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 65% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 16,197 gold92 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 166, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 10g 66s 12c. In MoP Classic it is item level 166, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 10g 66s 12c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 71g 66s 68c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 166 | 76 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 10g 66s 12c |
| MoP Classic | 166 | 76 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 10g 66s 12c |
In the Appearances collection, Primitive Scimitar is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9324. 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 swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Primitive Scimitar (item level 34) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive Scimitar (this item) | 34 | 29 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 450 gold on 34 realms |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 675 gold on 52 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 9,500 gold on 60 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 100 gold on 56 realms |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | 400 gold on 67 realms |
Soul Blade has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Adamantite Rapier at 50 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Primitive Scimitar 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 Primitive Scimitar among Weapon > Sword: Blackguard (item level 29), Sageblade (item level 29), Bloodherald (item level 29), Bloodlord's Reaver (item level 29) and Widow's Weep (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Primitive Scimitar uses icon file 135292, which 16 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Craggy Machete ID 36525 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Shimmering Sabre ID 36521 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Chopping Wideblade ID 36520 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Moonlit Katana ID 36519 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Raider's Cutlass ID 36515 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Coldstone 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 36524 (36519 to 36529) were usually added in the same batch as Primitive Scimitar: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Moonlit Katana ID 36519 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Chopping 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 33
Trollish Slicer ID 36523 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Craggy Machete ID 36525 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Sleeted Longsword ID 36526 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Blackened Blade ID 36527 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Skeleton's Sword ID 36528 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Unearthed Broadsword ID 36529 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 36524 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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