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Epic Two-Hand Sword

Nightblade

ilvl 44Req 39Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Nightblade is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 43.4 DPS. Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 125 to 275 Shadow damage. Against 15 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 6 of 16.

Tooltip

NightbladeItem Level 44Binds when equippedTwo-HandSword97 - 146 DamageSpeed 2.80(43.4 damage per second)Durability 120 / 120Requires Level 39Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 125 to 275 Shadow damage.Sell Price: 2g 95s 13c

⚠ 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)

Lightforged Blade iconLightforged BladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47stronger stat budget · Stoneraven iconStoneravenTwo-Hand · ilvl 52 · req 47stronger stat budget · Blanchard's Stout iconBlanchard's StoutTwo-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Grimlok's Charge iconGrimlok's ChargeTwo-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Chromatic Sword iconChromatic SwordTwo-Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · The Jackhammer iconThe JackhammerTwo-Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Tanglewood Staff iconTanglewood StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · Nimboya's Mystical Staff iconNimboya's Mystical StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 46ilvl 46 ·

"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.