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Rare Main Hand Sword

Shadowfang

ilvl 24Req 19Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Shadowfang is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 17.8 DPS. Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 30 Shadow damage. Against 12 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 13.

Tooltip

ShadowfangItem Level 24Binds when equippedMain HandSword29 - 55 DamageSpeed 2.70(17.8 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 19Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 30 Shadow damage.Sell Price: 0g 29s 64c

⚠ 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)

The Black Knight iconThe Black KnightMain Hand · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget · Sword of Decay iconSword of DecayMain Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23lighter stat budget · Skeletal Club iconSkeletal ClubMain Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19lighter stat budget · Looming Gavel iconLooming GavelMain Hand · ilvl 31 · req 26lighter stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Wicked Spiked Mace iconWicked Spiked MaceMain Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20ilvl 25 · Phytoblade iconPhytobladeMain Hand · ilvl 25ilvl 25 · Lucine Longsword iconLucine LongswordMain Hand · ilvl 25ilvl 25 · Heavy Bronze Mace iconHeavy Bronze MaceMain Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20ilvl 25 ·

"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.