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Hardened Iron Shortsword, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Main Hand Sword

Hardened Iron Shortsword

ilvl 32Req 27Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Hardened Iron Shortsword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 16.7 DPS, +5 Stamina. Against 10 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 11.

Tooltip

Hardened Iron ShortswordItem Level 32Binds when equippedMain HandSword21 - 39 DamageSpeed 1.80(16.7 damage per second)+5 StaminaDurability 75 / 75Requires Level 27Sell Price: 0g 54s 68c

⚠ 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)

Hypnotic Blade iconHypnotic BladeMain Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Death Speaker Scepter iconDeath Speaker ScepterMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget · Razorfen KraulEdge of Winter iconEdge of WinterMain Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget · Steelclaw Reaver iconSteelclaw ReaverMain Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Dreamslayer iconDreamslayerMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 · Sequoia Hammer iconSequoia HammerMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 · Guerrilla Cleaver iconGuerrilla CleaverMain Hand · ilvl 34ilvl 34 · Electrocutioner Leg iconElectrocutioner LegMain Hand · ilvl 34 · req 29ilvl 34 · Gnomeregan

"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.