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Epic Two-Hand Polearm

Shadowstrike

ilvl 63Req 58Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Shadowstrike is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 59.4 DPS. Chance on hit: Steals 129 to 209 life from target enemy. Use: Transforms Shadowstrike into Thunderstrike. (1 Min Cooldown). Against 18 other Polearm two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 19.

Tooltip

ShadowstrikeItem Level 63Binds when picked upTwo-HandPolearm147 - 221 DamageSpeed 3.10(59.4 damage per second)Durability 120 / 120Requires Level 58Chance on hit: Steals 129 to 209 life from target enemy.Use: Transforms Shadowstrike into Thunderstrike. (1 Min Cooldown)Sell Price: 9g 85s 14c

⚠ 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.

WarriorPaladinHunter

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)

Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Staff of the Qiraji Prophets iconStaff of the Qiraji ProphetsTwo-Hand · ilvl 75 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Blade of Hanna iconBlade of HannaTwo-Hand · ilvl 64 · req 59ilvl 64 · Divine Warblade iconDivine WarbladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 65 · req 60ilvl 65 · Whiteout Staff iconWhiteout StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 65 · req 60ilvl 65 · Crackling Staff iconCrackling StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 65 · req 60ilvl 65 ·

"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.