Chromatically Tempered Sword
Boss drop · Chromaggus · Blackwing Lair
About this item
Chromatically Tempered Sword drops from Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair. Its headline stats are 58.5 DPS, +14 Strength, +14 Agility, +7 Stamina. Against 27 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 28.
Tooltip
⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.
Where it drops
- Source
- Boss drop
- Boss
- Chromaggus
- Raid · Blackrock Mountain
- Blackwing Lair
- Drop chance
- Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.
⚠ Classic Era source; whether it drops the same way in Forever is [Unconfirmed].
Who should use it
Best for: physical damage.
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 DreamsOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · 
Wraith BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · 
The Widow's EmbraceOne-Hand · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · 
Hammer of the Twisting NetherOne-Hand · ilvl 89 · req 60stronger stat budget · Upgrades after this
Grand Marshal's LongswordOne-Hand · ilvl 78 · req 60ilvl 78 · High Warlord's BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 78 · req 60ilvl 78 · 
Grand Marshal's HandaxeOne-Hand · ilvl 78 · req 60ilvl 78 · 
High Warlord's CleaverOne-Hand · ilvl 78 · req 60ilvl 78 · "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.
Related items
Also drops from Chromaggus
Claw of ChromaggusOne-Hand · ilvl 77 · req 60
Ashjre'thul, Crossbow of SmitingRanged · ilvl 77 · req 60More loot from Blackwing Lair
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.