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Black Metal Greatsword, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Two-Hand Sword

Black Metal Greatsword

ilvl 29Req 24Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Black Metal Greatsword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 19.7 DPS, +7 Strength, +7 Stamina. Against 16 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 17.

Tooltip

Black Metal GreatswordItem Level 29Binds when equippedTwo-HandSword52 - 78 DamageSpeed 3.30(19.7 damage per second)+7 Strength+7 StaminaDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 24Sell Price: 0g 48s 69c

⚠ 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)

Windweaver Staff iconWindweaver StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32stronger stat budget · Manual Crowd Pummeler iconManual Crowd PummelerTwo-Hand · ilvl 34 · req 29stronger stat budget · GnomereganBoneslasher iconBoneslasherTwo-Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32stronger stat budget · Advisor's Gnarled Staff iconAdvisor's Gnarled StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Darksteel Bastard Sword iconDarksteel Bastard SwordTwo-Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25ilvl 30 · Brutal War Axe iconBrutal War AxeTwo-Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25ilvl 30 · Mechanic's Pipehammer iconMechanic's PipehammerTwo-Hand · ilvl 30ilvl 30 · Gnarled Ash Staff iconGnarled Ash StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 31 · req 26ilvl 31 ·

"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.