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

Claystone Shortsword

ilvl 21Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Claystone Shortsword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 10.4 DPS, +3 Stamina. Against 24 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 18 of 25.

Tooltip

Claystone ShortswordItem Level 21Binds when picked upOne-HandSword16 - 30 DamageSpeed 2.20(10.4 damage per second)+3 StaminaDurability 60 / 60Sell Price: 0g 16s 97c

⚠ 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)

Enchanted Azsharite Felbane Dagger iconEnchanted Azsharite Felbane DaggerOne-Hand · ilvl 60stronger stat budget · The Thunderwood Poker iconThe Thunderwood PokerOne-Hand · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Ravenholdt Slicer iconRavenholdt SlicerOne-Hand · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Mirah's Song iconMirah's SongOne-Hand · ilvl 61stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Thief's Blade iconThief's BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 · Smite's Reaver iconSmite's ReaverOne-Hand · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 · Spikelash Dagger iconSpikelash DaggerOne-Hand · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 · Tail Spike iconTail SpikeOne-Hand · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 ·

"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.