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 (Heroic) |
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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 27g 37s 42c. In MoP Classic it is item level 277, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 27g 37s 42c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 97g 60s 14c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 272 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 27g 37s 42c |
| MoP Classic | 277 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 27g 37s 42c |
In the Appearances collection, Rigormortis is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 12376.
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 50 realms |
 Saronite Spellblade | 35 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 699 gold on 44 realms |
 Craggy Machete | 34 | 29 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 33 gold on 41 realms |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 65 gold on 54 realms |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | 1,000 gold on 63 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 8,900 gold on 57 realms |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 18,000 gold on 50 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 70 realms |
Blazefury, Reborn has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Craggy Machete at 33 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 50068 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Rigormortis uses icon file 315122, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Frost Needle ID 50771 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Rigormortis ID 50068 · 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 50704 (50699 to 50709) were usually added in the same batch as Rigormortis: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Plague Scientist's Boots ID 50699 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Holiday's Grace ID 50700 · Armor · item level 35
Faceplate of the Forgotten ID 50701 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Lingering Illness ID 50702 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Unclean Surgical Gloves ID 50703 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Professor's Bloodied Smock ID 50705 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Tiny Abomination in a Jar ID 50706 · Armor · item level 35
Astrylian's Sutured Cinch ID 50707 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Last Word ID 50708 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35
Bryntroll, the Bone Arbiter ID 50709 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 50704 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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