An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 12, requires level 7, binds when equipped.
On Sinister Scimitar's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 100,540 gold34 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 21,382 gold23 silver to 299,862 gold34 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 93% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 100,540 gold34 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 14s 62c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 14s 62c. In MoP Classic it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 14s 62c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 12 | 7 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 16s 82c |
| The Burning Crusade | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14s 62c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14s 62c |
| MoP Classic | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14s 62c |
In the Appearances collection, Sinister Scimitar is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 1518. 2 other items wear 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:
The 10 items nearest to Sinister Scimitar (item level 12) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 5 to 20.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sinister Scimitar (this item) | 12 | 7 | 1.7 DPS, +3 Agility. Vendor | 6,900 gold on 18 realms |
 Defias Rapier | 12 | 7 | 1.7 DPS, +2 Agility, +3 Critical Strike. World Drop | 5 gold on 57 realms |
 Blackwater Cutlass | 12 | 7 | 1.7 DPS, +2 Agility, +2 Critical Strike. World Drop | 5 gold on 61 realms |
 Bronze Shortsword | 15 | 9 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Agility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 15 gold on 58 realms |
 Fangblade | 15 | 2.1 DPS, +3 Agility, +1 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 54 realms | |
 Heavy Copper Longsword | 5 | 3 | 0.6 DPS, +1 Agility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 199 gold on 55 realms |
 The Butcher | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS, +4 Agility, +3 Stamina | 1,710 gold on 65 realms |
 The Black Knight | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS. World Drop | 399 gold on 55 realms |
 Jade Serpentblade | 20 | 13 | 3.5 DPS, +4 Strength, +4 Agility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 449 gold on 55 realms |
 Sword of Decay | 20 | 13 | 3.5 DPS. World Drop | 1,343 gold on 52 realms |
 Zealot Blade | 20 | 13 | 1.5 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility. World Drop | 500 gold on 55 realms |
Sword of Decay has the highest item level here (20). The lowest listed price among them is Blackwater Cutlass at 5 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Sinister Scimitar among Weapon > Sword: Wicked Mithril Blade (item level 24), Furious Falchion (item level 24), Shortsword of Vengeance (item level 25), Phantom Blade (item level 25) and Bloodletter Scalpel (item level 25).
Nearest lower item levels below Sinister Scimitar among Weapon > Sword: Distinguished Blade of Cartel Al (item level 1), Lost Blade of Spacial Descent (item level 1), Drakonid Striker's Cutlass (item level 1), Wingcrest Scimitar (item level 1) and Ornate Blade of the Royal Guard (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 29583 (29578 to 29590) were usually added in the same batch as Sinister Scimitar: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crystallized Stone ID 29578 · Miscellaneous
Crystallized Stone Chips ID 29579 · Miscellaneous
Crystal Fragments ID 29580 · Miscellaneous
Strange Crystal ID 29581 · Miscellaneous
Ethereum Data Cell ID 29582 · Quest "This data cell contains information of interest to Commander Ameer."
Throat Piercers ID 29584 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 11
Head of Forgefiend Razorsaw ID 29586 · Quest "The head of the leader of Forge Base Mageddon."
Burning Legion Missive ID 29588 · Miscellaneous "A coded message."Burning Legion Missive ID 29589 · Quest "A coded message."Burning Legion Missive ID 29590 · Quest "A coded message."The raw ItemSparse values for item 29583 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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