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Rare One-Hand Dagger

Prison Shank

ilvl 26Req 21Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Prison Shank is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 16.7 DPS, +5 Agility, +2 Stamina. Against 22 other Dagger one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 23.

Tooltip

Prison ShankItem Level 26Binds when picked upOne-HandDagger21 - 39 DamageSpeed 1.80(16.7 damage per second)+5 Agility+2 StaminaDurability 60 / 60Requires Level 21Sell Price: 0g 35s 52c

⚠ 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.

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 · GnomereganZealot Blade iconZealot BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 34 · req 29stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Axe of the Enforcer iconAxe of the EnforcerOne-Hand · ilvl 27 · req 22ilvl 27 · Naraxis' Fang iconNaraxis' FangOne-Hand · ilvl 27 · req 22ilvl 27 · Sword of Corruption iconSword of CorruptionOne-Hand · ilvl 27 · req 22ilvl 27 · Dragonmaw Shortsword iconDragonmaw ShortswordOne-Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23ilvl 28 ·

"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.