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Dire Nail, official Blizzard item icon
Rare One-Hand Dagger

Dire Nail

ilvl 56Req 51Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Dire Nail is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 36.7 DPS, +5 Shadow Resistance. Against 15 other Dagger one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 15 of 16.

Tooltip

Dire NailItem Level 56Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandDagger38 - 72 DamageSpeed 1.50(36.7 damage per second)+5 Shadow ResistanceDurability 65 / 65Requires Level 51Sell Price: 4g 4s 27c

⚠ 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, resistance sets.

RogueWarriorHunterMagePriestWarlockDruidShaman

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)

Hand of Edward the Odd iconHand of Edward the OddOne-Hand · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Alcor's Sunrazor iconAlcor's SunrazorOne-Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget · Blood-etched Blade iconBlood-etched BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Gift of the Elven Magi iconGift of the Elven MagiOne-Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Dragon's Call iconDragon's CallOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Assassination Blade iconAssassination BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Phase Blade iconPhase BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Crystal Sword iconCrystal SwordOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 ·

"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.