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Runic Darkblade, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Two-Hand Sword

Runic Darkblade

ilvl 32Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Runic Darkblade is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 21.7 DPS. Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 35 Shadow damage. Against 14 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 15.

Tooltip

Runic DarkbladeItem Level 32Binds when picked upTwo-HandSword57 - 86 DamageSpeed 3.30(21.7 damage per second)Durability 85 / 85Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 35 Shadow damage.Sell Price: 0g 64s 81c

⚠ 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)

Doomulus Prime iconDoomulus PrimeTwo-Hand · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Ice Barbed Spear iconIce Barbed SpearTwo-Hand · ilvl 63stronger stat budget · Wildstaff iconWildstaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 52stronger stat budget · Argent Crusader iconArgent CrusaderTwo-Hand · ilvl 62stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Bloodscalp Channeling Staff iconBloodscalp Channeling StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 · Burning War Axe iconBurning War AxeTwo-Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 · Combatant Claymore iconCombatant ClaymoreTwo-Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 · Advisor's Gnarled Staff iconAdvisor's Gnarled StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 ·

"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.