An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 30, requires level 25, binds when equipped.
On Skystrider Katana's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 7,167 gold48 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,335 gold92 silver to 114,425 gold74 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 11% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 7,167 gold48 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 96, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 6g 49s 42c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 96, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 6g 49s 42c. In MoP Classic it is item level 96, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 6g 49s 42c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 68g 87s 51c |
| The Burning Crusade | 96 | 62 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 49s 42c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 96 | 62 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 49s 42c |
| MoP Classic | 96 | 62 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 49s 42c |
In the Appearances collection, Skystrider Katana is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3306.
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.
Skystrider Katana uses icon file 135351, which 19 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Typhoon ID 18542 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29Joonho's Mercy ID 17054 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 26Ta'Kierthan Songblade ID 16039 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 28Widow Blade ID 15217 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 27Rune Sword ID 15216 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 26Silent Fang ID 13953 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 24Sword of the Magistrate ID 13042 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 22Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25147 (25142 to 25152) were usually added in the same batch as Skystrider Katana: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Telaari Longblade ID 25142 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Silver Hand Blade ID 25143 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30
Skettis Curved Blade ID 25144 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30
Wisdom Blade ID 25145 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30
Light-Etched Longsword ID 25146 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30Bone Collector Sword ID 25148 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Baron's Broadsword ID 25149 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Honor Hold Saber ID 25150 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Assassins' Short Blade ID 25151 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 31
Howling Sword ID 25152 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 25147 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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