On Zink's Subtle Shank's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 52,000 gold across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 5,366 gold16 silver to 124,997 gold99 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 50% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 52,000 gold.
In the Appearances collection, Zink's Subtle Shank is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 41792.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name daggers among their preferred weapons:
The 9 items nearest to Zink's Subtle Shank (item level 190) in item level among Weapon > Dagger, from item level 190 to 226.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zink's Subtle Shank (this item) | 190 | 60 | 28.1 DPS, +25 Agility, +37 Stamina, +26 Versatility, +16 Haste. World Drop | 10,000 gold on 54 realms |
| Hishtar's Severe Stiletto | 190 | 60 | 14.2 DPS, +25 Intellect, +37 Stamina, +25 Haste, +17 Mastery. World Drop | 9,999 gold on 56 realms |
 Dawnforged Ritual Knife | 197 | 90 | 15.0 DPS, +26 Intellect, +39 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | 40 gold on 83 realms |
 Dawnforged Edge | 197 | 90 | 29.7 DPS, +26 Agility, +39 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | 25 gold on 83 realms |
| Thalassian Competitor's Knife | 197 | 90 | 29.7 DPS, +26 Agility, +39 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | 250 gold on 83 realms |
| Thalassian Competitor's Skewer | 197 | 90 | 15.0 DPS, +26 Intellect, +39 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | 111 gold on 83 realms |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Dagger | 197 | 90 | 29.7 DPS, +26 Agility, +39 Stamina, +23 Versatility, +21 Mastery. World Drop | 40 gold on 83 realms |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Knife | 197 | 90 | 15.0 DPS, +26 Intellect, +39 Stamina, +23 Critical Strike, +21 Haste. World Drop | 39 gold on 83 realms |
 Ageless Spellblade | 226 | 60 | 19.4 DPS, +34 Intellect, +52 Stamina, +31 Versatility, +26 Mastery. World Drop | 42 gold on 68 realms |
| Enlightened Dagger | 226 | 60 | 39.2 DPS, +34 Agility, +52 Stamina, +31 Versatility, +26 Haste. World Drop | 42 gold on 61 realms |
Ageless Spellblade has the highest item level here (226). The lowest listed price among them is Dawnforged Edge at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Zink's Subtle Shank among Weapon > Dagger: Worn Shadowguard Kris (item level 400), Underscout's Kukri (item level 545), Deep-Dweller's Dirk (item level 545), Algari Competitor's Dagger (item level 577) and Algari Competitor's Skewer (item level 577).
Nearest lower item levels below Zink's Subtle Shank among Weapon > Dagger: Uncanny Combatant's Shanker (item level 72), Self-Rotating Dagger of Xing (item level 60), Sinister Combatant's Spellblade (item level 60), Plundered Twinbarb Shanker (item level 60) and Plundered Petrified Kelp Blade (item level 60).
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