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Rare Main Hand Sword

Lord General's Sword

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

Lord General's Sword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 36.9 DPS. Chance on hit: Increases attack power by 50 for 30 sec. Against 5 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 4 of 6.

Tooltip

Lord General's SwordItem Level 56Binds when picked upMain HandSword67 - 125 DamageSpeed 2.60(36.9 damage per second)Durability 90 / 90Requires Level 51Chance on hit: Increases attack power by 50 for 30 sec.Sell Price: 3g 92s 54c

⚠ 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)

Sageblade iconSagebladeMain Hand · ilvl 64 · req 59stronger stat budget · Elemental Attuned Blade iconElemental Attuned BladeMain Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget · Hardened Steel Warhammer iconHardened Steel WarhammerMain Hand · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Persuader iconPersuaderMain Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Axe of the Deep Woods iconAxe of the Deep WoodsMain Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · The Hammer of Grace iconThe Hammer of GraceMain Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Rune Edge iconRune EdgeMain Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Serenity iconSerenityMain 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.