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Rare Main Hand Dagger

Barman Shanker

ilvl 55Req 50Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Barman Shanker is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 36.5 DPS. Chance on hit: Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 100 damage over 30 sec. Against 3 other Dagger main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 3 of 4.

Tooltip

Barman ShankerItem Level 55Binds when picked upMain HandDagger51 - 95 DamageSpeed 2.00(36.5 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 50Chance on hit: Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 100 damage over 30 sec.Sell Price: 3g 94s 11c

⚠ 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.

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)

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 · Pip's Skinner iconPip's SkinnerMain Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Krol Blade iconKrol BladeMain Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Tooth of Eranikus iconTooth of EranikusMain Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Rubidium Hammer iconRubidium HammerMain Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Lord General's Sword iconLord General's SwordMain Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 ·

"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.