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Raider Shortsword, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon One-Hand Sword

Raider Shortsword

ilvl 16Req 11Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Raider Shortsword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 8.2 DPS. Against 6 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 6 of 7.

Tooltip

Raider ShortswordItem Level 16Binds when equippedOne-HandSword11 - 20 DamageSpeed 1.90(8.2 damage per second)Durability 50 / 50Requires Level 11Sell Price: 0g 8s 25c

⚠ 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)

Cruel Barb iconCruel BarbOne-Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget · Stinging Viper iconStinging ViperOne-Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget · Serpent's Kiss iconSerpent's KissOne-Hand · ilvl 20 · req 15stronger stat budget · Venom Web Fang iconVenom Web FangOne-Hand · ilvl 19 · req 14stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Slicer Blade iconSlicer BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 17 · req 12ilvl 17 · Sergeant's Warhammer iconSergeant's WarhammerOne-Hand · ilvl 17 · req 12ilvl 17 · Daryl's Shortsword iconDaryl's ShortswordOne-Hand · ilvl 17ilvl 17 · War Knife iconWar KnifeOne-Hand · ilvl 17 · req 12ilvl 17 ·

"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.