An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 33, requires level 28, binds when equipped.
On Shimmering Sabre's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 17,079 gold54 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,232 gold27 silver to 281,681 gold70 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 995% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 17,079 gold54 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 154, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 9g 83s 51c. In MoP Classic it is item level 154, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 9g 83s 51c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 28 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 70g 60s 42c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 154 | 73 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 83s 51c |
| MoP Classic | 154 | 73 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 83s 51c |
In the Appearances collection, Shimmering Sabre is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9591. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shimmering Sabre uses icon file 135292, which 16 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Chopping Wideblade ID 36520 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Moonlit Katana ID 36519 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Primitive Scimitar ID 36524 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Craggy Machete ID 36525 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Raider's Cutlass ID 36515 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Coldstone Cutlass ID 35808 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Gleaming Iceblade ID 38146 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36521 (36516 to 36526) were usually added in the same batch as Shimmering Sabre: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Tribal Blade ID 36516 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32
Iron-Grip Shortsword ID 36517 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Tundra's Edge ID 36518 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Moonlit Katana ID 36519 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Chopping Wideblade ID 36520 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Scored Blade ID 36522 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Trollish Slicer ID 36523 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Primitive Scimitar ID 36524 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Craggy Machete ID 36525 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Sleeted Longsword ID 36526 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 36521 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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