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Rare One-Hand Dagger

Blackfang

ilvl 25Req 20Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Blackfang is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 16.3 DPS, +5 Shadow Resistance, +2 Spirit. Against 23 other Dagger one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 24.

Tooltip

BlackfangItem Level 25Binds when equippedUniqueOne-HandDagger17 - 32 DamageSpeed 1.50(16.3 damage per second)+2 Spirit+5 Shadow ResistanceDurability 50 / 50Requires Level 20Sell Price: 0g 33s 86c

⚠ 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.

RogueWarriorHunterMagePriestWarlockDruidShaman

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)

Claw of the Shadowmancer iconClaw of the ShadowmancerOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27stronger stat budget · Blackvenom Blade iconBlackvenom BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21stronger stat budget · Toxic Revenger iconToxic RevengerOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27stronger stat budget · GnomereganVibroblade iconVibrobladeOne-Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Prison Shank iconPrison ShankOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 · Iron Knuckles iconIron KnucklesOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 · Talon of Vultros iconTalon of VultrosOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 · Wyvern Tailspike iconWyvern TailspikeOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21ilvl 26 ·

"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.