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Rare Two-Hand Sword

Lightforged Blade

ilvl 52Req 47Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Lightforged Blade is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 44.9 DPS, +10 Fire Resistance, +10 Frost Resistance, +10 Shadow Resistance, +9 Strength. Equip: Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 16. Against 19 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 20.

Tooltip

Lightforged BladeItem Level 52Binds when picked upTwo-HandSword118 - 178 DamageSpeed 3.30(44.9 damage per second)+9 Strength+9 Stamina+10 Fire Resistance+10 Frost Resistance+10 Shadow ResistanceDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 47Equip: Increases damage done by Holy spells and effects by up to 16.Sell Price: 3g 78s 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: casters, physical damage, resistance sets.

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)

Glowing Brightwood Staff iconGlowing Brightwood StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · Kindling Stave iconKindling StaveTwo-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48lighter stat budget · Staff of Balzaphon iconStaff of BalzaphonTwo-Hand · ilvl 60 · req 55lighter stat budget · Spire of the Stoneshaper iconSpire of the StoneshaperTwo-Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51lighter stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Drakefang Butcher iconDrakefang ButcherTwo-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Gatorbite Axe iconGatorbite AxeTwo-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Resurgence Rod iconResurgence RodTwo-Hand · ilvl 53ilvl 53 · Advisor's Gnarled Staff iconAdvisor's Gnarled StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 ·

"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.