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Rare One-Hand Sword

Sword of Corruption

ilvl 27Req 22Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Sword of Corruption is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 17.1 DPS. Chance on hit: Corrupts the target, causing 30 damage over 3 sec. Against 8 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 9.

Tooltip

Sword of CorruptionItem Level 27Binds when equippedOne-HandSword25 - 47 DamageSpeed 2.10(17.1 damage per second)Durability 80 / 80Requires Level 22Chance on hit: Corrupts the target, causing 30 damage over 3 sec.Sell Price: 0g 41s 38c

⚠ 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)

Claw of the Shadowmancer iconClaw of the ShadowmancerOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27stronger stat budget · Blackvenom Blade iconBlackvenom BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21stronger stat budget · Toxic Revenger iconToxic RevengerOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27stronger stat budget · GnomereganZealot Blade iconZealot BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 34 · req 29stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Dragonmaw Shortsword iconDragonmaw ShortswordOne-Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23ilvl 28 · Cross Dagger iconCross DaggerOne-Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23ilvl 28 · Iridescent Hammer iconIridescent HammerOne-Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23ilvl 28 · Bite of Serra'kis iconBite of Serra'kisOne-Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23ilvl 28 ·

"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.