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Rare Main Hand Sword

Sword of Decay

ilvl 28Req 23Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Sword of Decay is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 17.6 DPS. Chance on hit: Reduces target's Strength by 10 for 30 sec. Against 15 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 3 of 16.

Tooltip

Sword of DecayItem Level 28Binds when equippedMain HandSword33 - 62 DamageSpeed 2.70(17.6 damage per second)Durability 80 / 80Requires Level 23Chance on hit: Reduces target's Strength by 10 for 30 sec.Sell Price: 0g 45s 62c

⚠ 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)

Death Speaker Scepter iconDeath Speaker ScepterMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget · Razorfen KraulScorn's Focal Dagger iconScorn's Focal DaggerMain Hand · ilvl 35 · req 30stronger stat budget · Electrocutioner Leg iconElectrocutioner LegMain Hand · ilvl 34 · req 29stronger stat budget · GnomereganThe Black Knight iconThe Black KnightMain Hand · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Beazel's Basher iconBeazel's BasherMain Hand · ilvl 29 · req 24ilvl 29 · Bearded Boneaxe iconBearded BoneaxeMain Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25ilvl 30 · Viking Sword iconViking SwordMain Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25ilvl 30 · Mighty Iron Hammer iconMighty Iron HammerMain Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25ilvl 30 ·

"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.