A Rare Polearm Two-Hand, item level 22, requires level 14, binds when equipped.
On Ruthless Shiv's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,682,748 gold20 silver across its tracked history (Nov 2023 to May 2026), ranging from 2,415,531 gold22 silver to 9,999,999 gold49 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is around its All-Time typical of 5,682,748 gold20 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 39, requires level 34 and sells to vendors for 1g 50s 74c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 39, requires level 34 and sells to vendors for 1g 50s 74c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 39, requires level 34 and sells to vendors for 1g 50s 74c. In MoP Classic it is item level 39, requires level 34 and sells to vendors for 1g 50s 74c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 22 | 14 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 12g 11s 69c |
| Classic Era | 39 | 34 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 1g 50s 74c |
| The Burning Crusade | 39 | 34 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 1g 50s 74c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 39 | 34 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 1g 50s 74c |
| MoP Classic | 39 | 34 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 1g 50s 74c |
Appearance ID: 2528. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Ruthless Shiv.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name polearms among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Ruthless Shiv (item level 22) in item level among Weapon > Polearm, from item level 22 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruthless Shiv (this item) | 22 | 14 | 4.7 DPS, +4 Stamina, +11 Strength | 3,500,000 gold on 3 realms |
 Grim Reaper | 22 | 15 | 4.7 DPS. World Drop | 500 gold on 49 realms |
| Khoo's Point | 24 | 17 | 4.9 DPS, +7 Agility, +10 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | 1,500 gold on 47 realms |
 Eyegouger | 25 | 19 | 5.0 DPS, +7 Agility, +7 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. World Drop | 195 gold on 51 realms |
 Bonechewer | 25 | 19 | 5.0 DPS, +11 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 47 realms |
 Blight | 26 | 20 | 5.1 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 611 gold on 59 realms |
| Stoneraven | 27 | 20 | 5.1 DPS, +6 Strength, +6 Agility, +7 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop | 100 gold on 59 realms |
| Darkspear | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,737 gold on 55 realms |
| The Needler | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 25 gold on 60 realms |
 Pitchfork of Mojo Madness | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 4,200 gold on 74 realms |
| Blackfury | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS, +10 Strength, +4 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 4,777 gold on 54 realms |
Darkspear has the highest item level here (29). The lowest listed price among them is The Needler at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Ruthless Shiv among Weapon > Polearm: Mobus's Dripping Halberd (item level 37), Witch-Hunter's Harvester (item level 37), Ranseur of Hatred (item level 37), Elementium Poleaxe (item level 37) and Pillar of Malice (item level 42).
Nearest lower item levels below Ruthless Shiv among Weapon > Polearm: Taken Riftwalker's Starbarb (item level 1), Drakonid Defender's Pike (item level 1), Drakonid Stalker's Halberd (item level 1), Dornogal Spear (item level 1) and Amani Warrior's Spear (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ruthless Shiv uses icon file 135131, which 139 other items also use. The 1 closest by item ID:
Grimlok's Charge ID 9416 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 22Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 7758 (7753 to 7767) were usually added in the same batch as Ruthless Shiv: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bloodspiller ID 7753 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 19
Harbinger Boots ID 7754 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Flintrock Shoulders ID 7755 · Armor - Leather · item level 21
Dog Training Gloves ID 7756 · Armor - Leather · item level 20
Windweaver Staff ID 7757 · Weapon - Staff · item level 21
Archon Chestpiece ID 7759 · Armor - Mail · item level 21
Warchief Kilt ID 7760 · Armor - Leather · item level 22
Steelclaw Reaver ID 7761 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 21
Empty Brown Waterskin ID 7766 · Quest
Empty Blue Waterskin ID 7767 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 7758 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Ruthless Shiv is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Ruthless Shiv next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Ruthless Shiv
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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