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Rare Two-Hand Sword

Deathblow

ilvl 48Req 43Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Deathblow is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 42.0 DPS. Chance on hit: Delivers a fatal wound for 160 damage. Against 16 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 17.

Tooltip

DeathblowItem Level 48Binds when equippedTwo-HandSword94 - 141 DamageSpeed 2.80(42.0 damage per second)Durability 100 / 100Requires Level 43Chance on hit: Delivers a fatal wound for 160 damage.Sell Price: 2g 92s 45c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: physical damage.

WarriorPaladinRogueHunterMageWarlock

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Glowing Brightwood Staff iconGlowing Brightwood StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · Lightforged Blade iconLightforged BladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47stronger stat budget · Kindling Stave iconKindling StaveTwo-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Spire of the Stoneshaper iconSpire of the StoneshaperTwo-Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Grinning Axe iconGrinning AxeTwo-Hand · ilvl 49 · req 44ilvl 49 · Kang the Decapitator iconKang the DecapitatorTwo-Hand · ilvl 49 · req 44ilvl 49 · The Rockpounder iconThe RockpounderTwo-Hand · ilvl 49 · req 44ilvl 49 · Stoneslayer iconStoneslayerTwo-Hand · ilvl 49 · req 44ilvl 49 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.