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Headstriker Sword, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Two-Hand Sword

Headstriker Sword

ilvl 43Req 38Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Headstriker Sword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 32.5 DPS. Against 12 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 11 of 13.

Tooltip

Headstriker SwordItem Level 43Binds when equippedTwo-HandSword62 - 94 DamageSpeed 2.40(32.5 damage per second)Durability 85 / 85Requires Level 38Sell Price: 1g 76s 85c

⚠ 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)

Blanchard's Stout iconBlanchard's StoutTwo-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Grimlok's Charge iconGrimlok's ChargeTwo-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42stronger stat budget · Tanglewood Staff iconTanglewood StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 46 · req 41stronger stat budget · The Minotaur iconThe MinotaurTwo-Hand · ilvl 49 · req 44stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Lumbering Ogre Axe iconLumbering Ogre AxeTwo-Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Spiritchaser Staff iconSpiritchaser StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Headchopper iconHeadchopperTwo-Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Nightblade iconNightbladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 ·

"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.