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Obsidian Edged Blade, official Blizzard item icon
Epic Two-Hand Sword

Obsidian Edged Blade

ilvl 68Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Obsidian Edged Blade is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 64.7 DPS, +42 Strength. Equip: Increased Two-handed Swords +8. Against 25 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 26.

Tooltip

Obsidian Edged BladeItem Level 68Binds when picked upTwo-HandSword176 - 264 DamageSpeed 3.40(64.7 damage per second)+42 StrengthDurability 120 / 120Requires Level 60Equip: Increased Two-handed Swords +8.Sell Price: 12g 57s 68c

⚠ 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)

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

Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger iconHyperthermically Insulated Lava DredgerTwo-Hand · ilvl 70 · req 60ilvl 70 · Staff of Dominance iconStaff of DominanceTwo-Hand · ilvl 70 · req 60ilvl 70 · Molten CoreNightfall iconNightfallTwo-Hand · ilvl 70 · req 60ilvl 70 · Draconic Maul iconDraconic MaulTwo-Hand · ilvl 70 · req 60ilvl 70 ·

"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.