This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Two-Handed Sword, item level 158, requires level 60, binds when picked up. Drops from Nalthor the Rimebinder in The Necrotic Wake.
| Drop | Nalthor the Rimebinder in The Necrotic Wake |
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First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
In the Appearances collection, Rimebinder's Runeblade is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 42579. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Rimebinder's Runeblade in the loot of 1 encounter.
Nalthor the Rimebinder, Zolramus Siphoner in The Necrotic Wake
Also drops from this encounter (26 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 4 items nearest to Rimebinder's Runeblade (item level 158) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 190 to 197.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rimebinder's Runeblade (this item) | 158 | 60 | 27.5 DPS, +37 Strength, +55 Stamina, +43 Haste, +23 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
| Ulfius' Calming Claymore | 190 | 60 | 37.1 DPS, +49 Strength, +74 Stamina, +51 Critical Strike, +32 Mastery. World Drop | 36,089 gold on 47 realms |
 Thalassian Competitor's Greatsword | 197 | 90 | 39.6 DPS, +53 Strength, +79 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | 499 gold on 80 realms |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Greatsword | 197 | 90 | 19.7 DPS, +53 Intellect, +79 Stamina, +48 Critical Strike, +41 Mastery. World Drop | 45 gold on 82 realms |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Blade | 197 | 90 | 39.6 DPS, +53 Strength, +79 Stamina, +46 Mastery, +42 Critical Strike. World Drop | 55 gold on 82 realms |
Thalassian Competitor's Greatsword has the highest item level here (197). The lowest listed price among them is Tarnished Dawnlit Greatsword at 45 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Rimebinder's Runeblade among Weapon > Sword: Varruth's Guillotine (item level 246), Worn Shadowguard Greatsword (item level 400), Worn Shadowguard Blade (item level 400), Arathi Claymore (item level 545) and Algari Competitor's Greatsword (item level 577).
Nearest lower item levels below Rimebinder's Runeblade among Weapon > Sword: Blackhound Claymore (item level 100), Plundered Jadestar Blade (item level 60), Plundered Blade of Northern Kings (item level 60), Plundered Scalebane Claymore (item level 60) and Windworn Greatsword (item level 44).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Rimebinder's Runeblade uses icon file 3502009, which 29 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Poxstorm, Longsword of Pestilence ID 178754 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 158 "The taint of Stradama's machinations linger on the blade."Amarth's Spellblade ID 178737 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 158Kaal's Gloomblade ID 178856 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 158Sinful Aspirant's Blade ID 178670 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 158Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 178780 (178774 to 178787) were usually added in the same batch as Rimebinder's Runeblade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Muckwallow Stompers ID 178774 · Armor - Plate · item level 158
Fleshfused Crushers ID 178775 · Armor - Plate · item level 158
Darkfrost Helmet ID 178777 · Armor - Plate · item level 158
Lichbone Legguards ID 178778 · Armor - Mail · item level 158
Undying Chill Shoulderpads ID 178779 · Armor - Leather · item level 158
Ritual Commander's Ring ID 178781 · Armor · item level 158
Necropolis Lord's Shackles ID 178782 · Armor - Cloth · item level 158
Siphoning Phylactery Shard ID 178783 · Armor · item level 158
Lusterwheat Flour ID 178786 · Trade Goods · item level 50
Orboreal Shard ID 178787 · Trade Goods · item level 50The raw ItemSparse values for item 178780 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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