This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Sword, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when picked up. Drops from Archbishop Benedictus in Hour of Twilight.
| Drop | Archbishop Benedictus in Hour of Twilight |
|---|
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 378, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 34g 65s 94c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 107g 45s 93c |
| MoP Classic | 378 | 85 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 34g 65s 94c |
In the Appearances collection, Treachery's Bite is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 16222.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Treachery's Bite in the loot of 1 encounter.
Archbishop Benedictus in Hour of Twilight
Also drops from this encounter (11 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name swords among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Treachery's Bite (item level 37) in item level among Weapon > Sword, from item level 31 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treachery's Bite (this item) | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Strength, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Soul Blade | 37 | 32 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. World Drop | 50 gold on 57 realms |
 Volcanospike | 37 | 32 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Boss Drop | 750 gold on 64 realms |
 Engraved Sword | 38 | 34 | 4.6 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 21 gold on 48 realms |
 Saur-Singer Spellblade | 38 | 35 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 635 gold on 51 realms |
| Avool's Sword of Jin | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 54 realms |
 Craggy Machete | 34 | 29 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 30 gold on 48 realms |
 Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker | 33 | 28 | 4.2 DPS, +5 Strength, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 8,900 gold on 61 realms |
 Hope Ender | 32 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength. World Drop | 20,000 gold on 49 realms |
 Felsteel Longblade | 31 | 27 | 4.2 DPS, +6 Agility, +4 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 16,000 gold on 79 realms |
 Crystalblade of the Draenei | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +2 Versatility. World Drop | 755 gold on 52 realms |
Engraved Sword has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Engraved Sword at 21 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Treachery's Bite among Weapon > Sword: Centurion's Shortsword (item level 58), Honorable Combatant's Cutlass (item level 59), Stormsteel Saber (item level 59), Notorious Combatant's Cutlass (item level 60) and Plundered Splitblade Slicer (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Treachery's Bite among Weapon > Sword: Sword of Zeal (item level 29), Frostguard (item level 29), Gurubashi Slicer (item level 29), Fiery Vengeance (item level 29) and Mirah's Lullaby (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Treachery's Bite uses icon file 535282, which 6 other items also use. The 1 closest by item ID:
Unknown Horror's Arm ID 206769 · Weapon - One-Handed SwordBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 72866 (72861 to 72871) were usually added in the same batch as Treachery's Bite: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Pauldrons of the Dragonblight ID 72861 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Fanged Tentacle ID 72862 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 37
Stalk of Corruption ID 72863 · Weapon - Staff · item level 37Pauldrons of Conviction ID 72864 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Mantle of False Virtue ID 72865 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Clattering Claw ID 72867 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 37
Desecrated Shoulderguards ID 72868 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Dragonsmaw Blaster ID 72869 · Weapon - Gun · item level 37
Betrayer's Pauldrons ID 72870 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Crescent Wand ID 72871 · Weapon - Wand · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 72866 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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