A Rare Dagger One-Hand, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when equipped. Crafted with Saronite Shiv.
On Saronite Shiv's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,734 gold60 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,508 gold12 silver to 7,334 gold23 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 20% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,734 gold60 silver.
| Crafted | Saronite Shiv | Recipe |
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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 171, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 12g 88s 9c. In MoP Classic it is item level 171, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 12g 88s 8c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 171 | 76 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 12g 88s 9c |
| MoP Classic | 171 | 76 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 12g 88s 8c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Saronite Shiv takes 12 Saronite Bar and 2 Crystallized Shadow.
In the Appearances collection, Saronite Shiv is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9675. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 185g 70s, and Saronite Bar is the largest share at 97%. Saronite Shiv lists from 385g 1s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 180g 5s after the 5% auction cut, a 97% margin over its reagents. The recipe Saronite Shiv turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 35 and grey at 45.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Saronite Bar | 12 | 15 gold | 180 gold |
 Crystallized Shadow | 2 | 2 gold85 silver | 5 gold70 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 185 gold70 silver | ||
| Saronite Shiv at its lowest listing | 385 gold1 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 180 gold5 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name daggers among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Saronite Shiv uses icon file 135703, which 32 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Saronite Ambusher ID 41183 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34Victorious Spellblade ID 39852 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Knife of the Dutybound ID 39822 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Blade of Valorous Service ID 39820 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Razor-Sharp Icicle ID 42848 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34Compact Explosive Delivery Device ID 38191 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Dagger of the Returning Past ID 38173 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 41184 (41178 to 41189) were usually added in the same batch as Saronite Shiv: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
ZX-5103 Mechanical Suit ID 41178 · Consumable · item level 32
The Inventor's Disk ID 41179 · Quest
Honed Cobalt Cleaver ID 41181 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34
Savage Cobalt Slicer ID 41182 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Saronite Ambusher ID 41183 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34
Furious Saronite Beatstick ID 41185 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35
Corroded Saronite Edge ID 41186 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Corroded Saronite Woundbringer ID 41187 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Saronite Mindcrusher ID 41188 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 35
Chestplate of Conquest ID 41189 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 41184 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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