An Uncommon Dagger One-Hand, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Whale Ripper's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 512 gold1 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Feb 2026), ranging from 73 silver to 4,964 gold55 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 381% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 512 gold1 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 142, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 8g 72s 55c. In MoP Classic it is item level 142, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 8g 72s 55c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 67g 12s 91c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 142 | 70 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8g 72s 55c |
| MoP Classic | 142 | 70 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8g 72s 55c |
In the Appearances collection, Whale Ripper is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9558. 9 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name daggers among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Whale Ripper (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Dagger, from item level 30 to 34.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Ripper (this item) | 32 | 27 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 42 gold on 10 realms |
 Permafrost Dagger | 32 | 26 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 71 realms |
 Warpdagger | 32 | 27 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 58 realms |
 Ced's Carver | 32 | 27 | 4.4 DPS, +3 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Agility. World Drop | 95 gold on 67 realms |
 Talon of the Tempest | 32 | 27 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +3 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 51 realms |
 Cobra Shortblade | 31 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 58 realms |
 Elanor's Edge | 33 | 28 | 4.4 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Haste, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 444 gold on 56 realms |
 Blade of Unquenched Thirst | 31 | 26 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility. World Drop | 333 gold on 58 realms |
 Singing Dagger | 34 | 29 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 3 gold on 59 realms |
| Anzac Dagger | 30 | 25 | 4.2 DPS, +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 133 gold on 53 realms |
 Blade of Trapped Knowledge | 30 | 25 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | 400 gold on 56 realms |
Singing Dagger has the highest item level here (34). The lowest listed price among them is Singing Dagger at 3 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Whale Ripper among Weapon > Dagger: Gorian Dagger (item level 43), Stormsteel Dagger (item level 59), Self-Rotating Dagger of Xing (item level 60), Sinister Combatant's Spellblade (item level 60) and Plundered Twinbarb Shanker (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Whale Ripper among Weapon > Dagger: Widowmaker (item level 25), Gutwrencher (item level 25), Gut Ripper (item level 24), Razor Blade (item level 23) and Stonevault Shiv (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Whale Ripper uses icon file 135702, which 37 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Frosty Talon ID 36478 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Snobold Ripper ID 36479 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Mandible Edge ID 36483 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34Sinuous Keris ID 36485 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Strange Dagger ID 36672 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Old Tooth ID 36674 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Water Blade ID 36676 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Runed Talon ID 36678 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36476 (36471 to 36481) were usually added in the same batch as Whale Ripper: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ice Crystal ID 36471 · Armor · item level 35
Carved Rod ID 36472 · Armor · item level 35Pioneer's Dagger ID 36473 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Engraved Dagger ID 36474 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
Seal Shortblade ID 36475 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32Twin-Edged Stiletto ID 36477 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Frosty Talon ID 36478 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Snobold Ripper ID 36479 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Ebony Dagger ID 36480 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 33Trapper Knife ID 36481 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 36476 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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