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Rare Main Hand Sword

Dark Iron Reaver

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

Dark Iron Reaver is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 42.7 DPS, +10 Stamina, +6 Fire Resistance. Against 23 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 16 of 24.

Tooltip

Dark Iron ReaverItem Level 65Binds when equippedMain HandSword71 - 134 DamageSpeed 2.40(42.7 damage per second)+10 Stamina+6 Fire ResistanceDurability 90 / 90Requires Level 60Sell Price: 6g 37s 38c

⚠ 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, resistance sets.

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)

Scepter of the False Prophet iconScepter of the False ProphetMain Hand · ilvl 84 · req 60stronger stat budget · Mace of Unending Life iconMace of Unending LifeMain Hand · ilvl 70 · req 60stronger stat budget · Lok'amir il Romathis iconLok'amir il RomathisMain Hand · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Fang of Korialstrasz iconFang of KorialstraszMain Hand · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Empyrean Demolisher iconEmpyrean DemolisherMain Hand · ilvl 66 · req 60ilvl 66 · Blasted LandsEskhandar's Right Claw iconEskhandar's Right ClawMain Hand · ilvl 66 · req 60ilvl 66 · Bloodlord's Defender iconBloodlord's DefenderMain Hand · ilvl 66 · req 60ilvl 66 · Jin'do's Hexxer iconJin'do's HexxerMain Hand · ilvl 66 · req 60ilvl 66 ·

"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.