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Merc Sword, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Two-Hand Sword

Merc Sword

ilvl 16Req 11Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Merc Sword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 10.7 DPS. Against 11 other Sword two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 12.

Tooltip

Merc SwordItem Level 16Binds when equippedTwo-HandSword24 - 36 DamageSpeed 2.80(10.7 damage per second)Durability 55 / 55Requires Level 11Sell Price: 0g 10s 49c

⚠ 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 · Witching Stave iconWitching StaveTwo-Hand · ilvl 22 · req 17stronger stat budget · Staff of the Friar iconStaff of the FriarTwo-Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Foamspittle Staff iconFoamspittle StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 17 · req 12ilvl 17 · Edge of the People's Militia iconEdge of the People's MilitiaTwo-Hand · ilvl 17ilvl 17 · Cold Iron Pick iconCold Iron PickTwo-Hand · ilvl 17 · req 12ilvl 17 · Brashclaw's Skewer iconBrashclaw's SkewerTwo-Hand · ilvl 17 · req 12ilvl 17 ·

"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.