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Blade of the Wretched, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Main Hand Sword

Blade of the Wretched

ilvl 54Req 49Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Blade of the Wretched is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 32.1 DPS. Chance on hit: Corrupts the target, causing 90 damage over 3 sec. Against 8 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 9.

Tooltip

Blade of the WretchedItem Level 54Binds when picked upMain HandSword47 - 88 DamageSpeed 2.10(32.1 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 49Chance on hit: Corrupts the target, causing 90 damage over 3 sec.Sell Price: 2g 94s 41c

⚠ 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)

Hardened Steel Warhammer iconHardened Steel WarhammerMain Hand · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Krol Blade iconKrol BladeMain Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget · Willey's Back Scratcher iconWilley's Back ScratcherMain Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56stronger stat budget · Arbiter's Blade iconArbiter's BladeMain Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Belgrom's Hammer iconBelgrom's HammerMain Hand · ilvl 55ilvl 55 · Grizzle's Skinner iconGrizzle's SkinnerMain Hand · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Beastsmasher iconBeastsmasherMain Hand · ilvl 55ilvl 55 · Swiftstrike Cudgel iconSwiftstrike CudgelMain Hand · ilvl 55ilvl 55 ·

"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.