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Epic One-Hand Sword

Nightmare Blade

ilvl 71Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Nightmare Blade is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 52.6 DPS, 70 armor, +9 Stamina. Equip: +32 Attack Power. Against 27 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 17 of 28.

Tooltip

Nightmare BladeItem Level 71Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandSword99 - 185 DamageSpeed 2.70(52.6 damage per second)70 Armor+9 StaminaDurability 105 / 105Requires Level 60Equip: +32 Attack Power.Sell Price: 10g 80s 80c

⚠ 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)

The End of Dreams iconThe End of DreamsOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · Wraith Blade iconWraith BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · The Widow's Embrace iconThe Widow's EmbraceOne-Hand · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Hammer of the Twisting Nether iconHammer of the Twisting NetherOne-Hand · ilvl 89 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Sand Polished Hammer iconSand Polished HammerOne-Hand · ilvl 72 · req 60ilvl 72 · Vis'kag the Bloodletter iconVis'kag the BloodletterOne-Hand · ilvl 74 · req 60ilvl 74 · Onyxia's LairDragonfang Blade iconDragonfang BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 74 · req 60ilvl 74 · Deathbringer iconDeathbringerOne-Hand · ilvl 75 · req 60ilvl 75 · Onyxia's Lair

"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.