This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Professor Putricide in Icecrown Citadel.
| Drop | Professor Putricide in Icecrown Citadel | 25 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 272, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 24g 44s 25c. In MoP Classic it is item level 264, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 24g 44s 25c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 90g 8s 74c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 272 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 24g 44s 25c |
| MoP Classic | 264 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 24g 44s 25c |
In the Appearances collection, Rigormortis is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 12285. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Rigormortis.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Rigormortis in the loot of 1 encounter.
Professor Putricide in Icecrown Citadel
Also drops from this encounter (41 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Rigormortis (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigormortis (this item) | 35 | 30 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 47 realms |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 699 gold on 42 realms |
 Craggy Machete | 34 | 29 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 35 realms |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 99 gold on 51 realms |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | 1,000 gold on 61 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 8,900 gold on 55 realms |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 18,000 gold on 49 realms |
| Saur-Singer Spellblade | 38 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 635 gold on 43 realms |
 Blazefury, Reborn | 39 | 35 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 35,625 gold on 63 realms |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 16,000 gold on 77 realms |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Craggy Machete at 50 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Rigormortis among Weapon > Sword: Auchenai Sword (item level 41), Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59) and Teebu's Scorching Straight Sword (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Rigormortis among Weapon > Sword: Shade's Blade (item level 29), Blade of the Fallen Seraph (item level 29), Sword of Zeal (item level 29), Frostguard (item level 29) and Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Rigormortis. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Rigormortis ID 50704 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Rigormortis uses icon file 315122, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Rigormortis ID 50704 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Frost Needle ID 50771 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Frost Needle ID 51932 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 50068 (50062 to 50073) were usually added in the same batch as Rigormortis: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Plague Scientist's Boots ID 50062 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Lingering Illness ID 50063 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Unclean Surgical Gloves ID 50064 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Icecrown Glacial Wall ID 50065 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Astrylian's Sutured Cinch ID 50067 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Professor's Bloodied Smock ID 50069 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Glorenzelg, High-Blade of the Silver Hand ID 50070 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 35
Treads of the Wasteland ID 50071 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Landsoul's Horned Greathelm ID 50072 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Geistlord's Punishment Sack ID 50073 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 50068 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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