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Runesword of the Red, official Blizzard item icon
Epic Main Hand Sword

Runesword of the Red

ilvl 76Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Runesword of the Red is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 57.3 DPS, +17 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +7 Spirit. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 64. Against 23 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 2 of 24.

Tooltip

Runesword of the RedItem Level 76Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandSword88 - 164 DamageSpeed 2.20(57.3 damage per second)+17 Stamina+9 Intellect+7 SpiritDurability 105 / 105Requires Level 60Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 64.Sell Price: 13g 79s 11c

⚠ 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: healers and casters, 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)

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

Grand Marshal's Right Hand Blade iconGrand Marshal's Right Hand BladeMain Hand · ilvl 78 · req 60ilvl 78 · High Warlord's Right Claw iconHigh Warlord's Right ClawMain Hand · ilvl 78 · req 60ilvl 78 · Sharpened Silithid Femur iconSharpened Silithid FemurMain Hand · ilvl 78 · req 60ilvl 78 · Andonisus, Reaper of Souls iconAndonisus, Reaper of SoulsMain Hand · ilvl 100 · req 60ilvl 100 ·

"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.