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Epic One-Hand Sword

The Hungering Cold

ilvl 89Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

The Hungering Cold is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 73.0 DPS, 140 armor, +14 Stamina. Equip: Increased Swords +6. Against 27 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 4 of 28.

Tooltip

The Hungering ColdItem Level 89Binds when picked upUniqueOne-HandSword76 - 143 DamageSpeed 1.50(73.0 damage per second)140 Armor+14 StaminaDurability 105 / 105Requires Level 60Equip: Increased Swords +6.Sell Price: 26g 92s 53c

⚠ 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 ·

Nothing higher in this slot in our database yet. This may be best in slot.

"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.