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Dark Espadon, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Two-Hand Sword

Dark Espadon

ilvl 54Req 49Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Dark Espadon is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 41.8 DPS. Against 18 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 16 of 19.

Tooltip

Dark EspadonItem Level 54Binds when equippedTwo-HandSword110 - 166 DamageSpeed 3.30(41.8 damage per second)Durability 85 / 85Requires Level 49Sell Price: 3g 55s 84c

⚠ 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)

Glowing Brightwood Staff iconGlowing Brightwood StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · Elemental Mage Staff iconElemental Mage StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56stronger stat budget · Headmaster's Charge iconHeadmaster's ChargeTwo-Hand · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Lightforged Blade iconLightforged BladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Sul'thraze the Lasher iconSul'thraze the LasherTwo-Hand · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Dark Iron Pulverizer iconDark Iron PulverizerTwo-Hand · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Beastslayer iconBeastslayerTwo-Hand · ilvl 55ilvl 55 · Limb Cleaver iconLimb CleaverTwo-Hand · ilvl 55ilvl 55 ·

"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.