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Epic One-Hand Sword

Blackguard

ilvl 70Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Blackguard is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 51.7 DPS, +9 Stamina. Equip: Increases your chance to parry an attack by 1%. Against 27 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 18 of 28.

Tooltip

BlackguardItem Level 70Binds when equippedOne-HandSword65 - 121 DamageSpeed 1.80(51.7 damage per second)+9 StaminaDurability 105 / 105Requires Level 60Equip: Increases your chance to parry an attack by 1%.Sell Price: 10g 28s 90c

⚠ 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)

The End of Dreams iconThe End of DreamsOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · Wraith Blade iconWraith BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · The Widow's Embrace iconThe Widow's EmbraceOne-Hand · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Hammer of the Twisting Nether iconHammer of the Twisting NetherOne-Hand · ilvl 89 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Nightmare Blade iconNightmare BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 · Emerald Dragonfang iconEmerald DragonfangOne-Hand · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 · Anubisath Warhammer iconAnubisath WarhammerOne-Hand · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 · Sand Polished Hammer iconSand Polished HammerOne-Hand · ilvl 72 · req 60ilvl 72 ·

"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.