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Uncommon One-Hand Sword

Holy War Sword

ilvl 65Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Holy War Sword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 38.6 DPS. Against 27 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 27 of 28.

Tooltip

Holy War SwordItem Level 65Binds when equippedOne-HandSword59 - 111 DamageSpeed 2.20(38.6 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 60Sell Price: 5g 19s 46c

⚠ 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 End of Dreams iconThe End of DreamsOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · Wraith Blade iconWraith BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · The Widow's Embrace iconThe Widow's EmbraceOne-Hand · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Hammer of the Twisting Nether iconHammer of the Twisting NetherOne-Hand · ilvl 89 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Black Amnesty iconBlack AmnestyOne-Hand · ilvl 66 · req 60ilvl 66 · Qiraji Sacrificial Dagger iconQiraji Sacrificial DaggerOne-Hand · ilvl 66 · req 60ilvl 66 · Ancient Hakkari Manslayer iconAncient Hakkari ManslayerOne-Hand · ilvl 68 · req 60ilvl 68 · Fang of the Faceless iconFang of the FacelessOne-Hand · ilvl 68 · req 60ilvl 68 ·

"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.