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Blade of the New Moon, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Main Hand Dagger

Blade of the New Moon

ilvl 62Req 57Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Blade of the New Moon is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 40.7 DPS, +5 Stamina. Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19. Against 10 other Dagger main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 11.

Tooltip

Blade of the New MoonItem Level 62Binds when picked upMain HandDagger40 - 74 DamageSpeed 1.40(40.7 damage per second)+5 StaminaDurability 65 / 65Requires Level 57Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 19.Sell Price: 5g 67s 16c

⚠ 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: casters, physical damage.

RogueWarriorHunterMagePriestWarlockDruidShaman

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

Sword of Zeal iconSword of ZealMain Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Pip's Skinner iconPip's SkinnerMain Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Masterwork Stormhammer iconMasterwork StormhammerMain Hand · ilvl 63 · req 57ilvl 63 · Frostguard iconFrostguardMain Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 ·

"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.