A Poor Two-Handed Sword, item level 55, requires level 47, binds when equipped.
On Sputtering Hilt's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,804 gold21 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 279 gold84 silver to 52,285 gold73 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 150% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 5,804 gold21 silver.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
In the Appearances collection, Sputtering Hilt is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 607. 6 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 9 items nearest to Sputtering Hilt (item level 55) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 42 to 60.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sputtering Hilt (this item) | 55 | 47 | 5.1 DPS. World Drop | 699 gold on 21 realms |
 Zocali Greatsword | 58 | 50 | 9.0 DPS, +12 Strength, +18 Stamina. World Drop | 54 gold on 52 realms |
| Zem'lan Longsword | 58 | 50 | 9.0 DPS, +12 Strength, +18 Stamina. World Drop | 4 gold on 53 realms |
 Plundered Jadestar Blade | 60 | 50 | 9.6 DPS, +13 Strength, +19 Stamina, +13 Haste, +12 Mastery. World Drop | 1,500 gold on 58 realms |
 Plundered Blade of Northern Kings | 60 | 50 | 9.6 DPS, +13 Strength, +19 Stamina, +13 Haste, +12 Critical Strike. World Drop | 25,000 gold on 66 realms |
 Plundered Scalebane Claymore | 60 | 50 | 9.6 DPS, +13 Strength, +19 Stamina, +13 Versatility, +12 Critical Strike. World Drop | 7,220 gold on 64 realms |
 Decapitator of Alireza | 60 | 50 | 9.6 DPS, +13 Strength, +19 Stamina, +11 Mastery, +14 Versatility. World Drop | 40,000 gold on 52 realms |
 Howling Greatsword | 44 | 40 | 6.8 DPS, +9 Strength, +14 Stamina. World Drop | 45 gold on 54 realms |
 Gorian Greatsword | 43 | 39 | 6.7 DPS, +9 Strength, +13 Stamina. World Drop | 43 gold on 52 realms |
| Longclaw Greatsword | 42 | 38 | 6.7 DPS, +9 Strength, +13 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 51 realms |
Decapitator of Alireza has the highest item level here (60). The lowest listed price among them is Zem'lan Longsword at 4 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Sputtering Hilt among Weapon > Sword: Blackhound Claymore (item level 100), Ulfius' Calming Claymore (item level 190), Thalassian Competitor's Greatsword (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Greatsword (item level 197) and Tarnished Dawnlit Blade (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Sputtering Hilt among Weapon > Sword: Creeperclaw Greatsword (item level 40), Incised Greatsword (item level 40), Lionheart Executioner, Reborn (item level 39), Khorium Champion (item level 31) and Fel Iron Greatsword (item level 31).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Sputtering Hilt uses icon file 135276, which 35 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Reconditioned Archeus ID 156955 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 16Placeholder 2H Sword ID 72041 · Weapon - Two-Handed SwordWell-Used Greatsword ID 57248 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 5Legacy of Teronis ID 56696 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 16Tomusa's Sword ID 53259 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 20Worn Greatsword ID 49778 · Weapon - Two-Handed SwordBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 184368 (184360 to 184373) were usually added in the same batch as Sputtering Hilt: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Musings on Repetition ID 184360 · Miscellaneous
Spatial Realignment Apparatus ID 184361 · Consumable · item level 60 "This gadget causes a miniature rift in space to appear within your equipment, perfectly shaped for a gem."
Reflections on Purity ID 184362 · Miscellaneous
Considerations on Courage ID 184363 · Miscellaneous
Aegis of Salvation ID 184365 · Armor - Shield · item level 144
Brutally Sundered Mallet ID 184369 · Miscellaneous · item level 55 "The forces of the Maw met this weapon and were unmoved by its force."
Erratic Sparkshield ID 184370 · Miscellaneous · item level 55 "Where a field of energy once flowed as an aegis, now only mere threads of magical energy can be seen."
Vivacity of Collaboration ID 184371 · Miscellaneous
Charred Dreadplate ID 184372 · Miscellaneous · item level 55 "Covered in spikes, you consider it possible that this armor was jet-black before the demise of its prior..."
Small Anima Globe ID 184373 · MiscellaneousThe raw ItemSparse values for item 184368 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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