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Rare One-Hand Sword

Serpent Slicer

ilvl 49Req 44Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Serpent Slicer is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 32.8 DPS. Chance on hit: Poisons target for 8 Nature damage every 2 sec for 20 sec. Against 12 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 13.

Tooltip

Serpent SlicerItem Level 49Binds when equippedOne-HandSword57 - 107 DamageSpeed 2.50(32.8 damage per second)Durability 90 / 90Requires Level 44Chance on hit: Poisons target for 8 Nature damage every 2 sec for 20 sec.Sell Price: 2g 51s 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)

Blood-etched Blade iconBlood-etched BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Doomforged Straightedge iconDoomforged StraightedgeOne-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · The Shadowfoot Stabber iconThe Shadowfoot StabberOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Phase Blade iconPhase BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Vorpal Dagger iconVorpal DaggerOne-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 · Joonho's Mercy iconJoonho's MercyOne-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 · Changuk Smasher iconChanguk SmasherOne-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 · Satyr's Lash iconSatyr's LashOne-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 ·

"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.