An Uncommon One-Handed Sword, item level 33, requires level 27, binds when equipped. Crafted with Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade.
On Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,014 gold72 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 863 gold1 silver to 10,943 gold78 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 165% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,014 gold72 silver.
| Crafted | Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade | 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 146, requires level 71 and sells to vendors for 9g 9s 25c. In MoP Classic it is item level 146, requires level 71 and sells to vendors for 9g 9s 25c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 146 | 71 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 9s 25c |
| MoP Classic | 146 | 71 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 9s 25c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade takes 8 Cobalt Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9594. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 118g. Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade lists from 203g 28s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 75g 11s after the 5% auction cut, a 64% margin over its reagents. The recipe Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 10 and grey at 20.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar | 8 | 14 gold75 silver | 118 gold |
| Reagents for one craft | 118 gold | ||
| Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade at its lowest listing | 203 gold28 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 75 gold11 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 swords among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade uses icon file 135404, which 15 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Bloodletter's Blade ID 39826 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Serrated Cold-Iron Slicer ID 39127 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Saronite Spellblade ID 43871 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Joint-Severing Quickblade ID 38198 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Sleeted Longsword ID 36526 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 34Scored Blade ID 36522 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33Iron-Grip Shortsword ID 36517 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 41239 (41233 to 41245) were usually added in the same batch as Sturdy Cobalt Quickblade: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Hateful Gladiator's Waistguard of Triumph ID 41233 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Deadly Gladiator's Waistguard of Triumph ID 41234 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Furious Gladiator's Waistguard of Triumph ID 41235 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Relentless Gladiator's Waistguard of Triumph ID 41236 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Cloak of Tormented Skies ID 41238 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Cobalt Tenderizer ID 41240 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 33
Sure-Fire Shuriken ID 41241 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 33
Forged Cobalt Claymore ID 41242 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 33
Notched Cobalt War Axe ID 41243 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 33
Deadly Saronite Dirk ID 41245 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 41239 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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