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Edged Bastard Sword, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Two-Hand Sword

Edged Bastard Sword

ilvl 18Req 13Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Edged Bastard Sword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 11.8 DPS. Against 12 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 11 of 13.

Tooltip

Edged Bastard SwordItem Level 18Binds when equippedTwo-HandSword29 - 44 DamageSpeed 3.10(11.8 damage per second)Durability 60 / 60Requires Level 13Sell Price: 0g 13s 77c

⚠ 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)

Advisor's Gnarled Staff iconAdvisor's Gnarled StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 23 · req 18stronger stat budget · Lorekeeper's Staff iconLorekeeper's StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 23 · req 18stronger stat budget · Onyx Claymore iconOnyx ClaymoreTwo-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21stronger stat budget · Living Root iconLiving RootTwo-Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Ghoulfang iconGhoulfangTwo-Hand · ilvl 19 · req 14ilvl 19 · Riverside Staff iconRiverside StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 19 · req 14ilvl 19 · Gnarled Hermit's Staff iconGnarled Hermit's StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 19 · req 14ilvl 19 · Brashclaw's Chopper iconBrashclaw's ChopperTwo-Hand · ilvl 19 · req 14ilvl 19 ·

"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.