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Gleaming Claymore, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Two-Hand Sword

Gleaming Claymore

ilvl 20Req 15Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Gleaming Claymore is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 13.1 DPS. Against 14 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 12 of 15.

Tooltip

Gleaming ClaymoreItem Level 20Binds when equippedTwo-HandSword30 - 46 DamageSpeed 2.90(13.1 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 15Sell Price: 0g 17s 91c

⚠ 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)

Advisor's Gnarled Staff iconAdvisor's Gnarled StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 23 · req 18stronger stat budget · Lorekeeper's Staff iconLorekeeper's StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 23 · req 18stronger stat budget · Dense Triangle Mace iconDense Triangle MaceTwo-Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23stronger stat budget · Onyx Claymore iconOnyx ClaymoreTwo-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Rockslicer iconRockslicerTwo-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 · Heavy Gnoll War Club iconHeavy Gnoll War ClubTwo-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 · Pearl-encrusted Spear iconPearl-encrusted SpearTwo-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 20ilvl 21 · Oak Mallet iconOak MalletTwo-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 ·

"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.