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Fiery Retributer, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Main Hand Sword

Fiery Retributer

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

Fiery Retributer is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 44.7 DPS, 60 armor, +7 Strength. Equip: Increased Defense +5. Equip: Adds 2 fire damage to your melee attacks. Against 23 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 24.

Tooltip

Fiery RetributerItem Level 68Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandSword56 - 105 DamageSpeed 1.80(44.7 damage per second)60 Armor+7 StrengthDurability 90 / 90Requires Level 60Equip: Increased Defense +5.Equip: Adds 2 fire damage to your melee attacks.Sell Price: 7g 43s 73c

⚠ 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, tanks.

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)

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

Stinger of Ayamiss iconStinger of AyamissMain Hand · ilvl 69 · req 60ilvl 69 · Blade of Eternal Justice iconBlade of Eternal JusticeMain Hand · ilvl 70 · req 60ilvl 70 · Hammer of the Gathering Storm iconHammer of the Gathering StormMain Hand · ilvl 70 · req 60ilvl 70 · Gavel of Infinite Wisdom iconGavel of Infinite WisdomMain 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.