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Elegant Shortsword, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon One-Hand Sword

Elegant Shortsword

ilvl 20Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Elegant Shortsword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 10.0 DPS, +3 Stamina. Against 24 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 19 of 25.

Tooltip

Elegant ShortswordItem Level 20Binds when picked upOne-HandSword14 - 26 DamageSpeed 2.00(10.0 damage per second)+3 StaminaDurability 55 / 55Sell Price: 0g 14s 84c

⚠ 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)

Enchanted Azsharite Felbane Dagger iconEnchanted Azsharite Felbane DaggerOne-Hand · ilvl 60stronger stat budget · The Thunderwood Poker iconThe Thunderwood PokerOne-Hand · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Ravenholdt Slicer iconRavenholdt SlicerOne-Hand · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Mirah's Song iconMirah's SongOne-Hand · ilvl 61stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Face Smasher iconFace SmasherOne-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 · Buzz Saw iconBuzz SawOne-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 · Grunt Axe iconGrunt AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 · Cookie's Tenderizer iconCookie's TenderizerOne-Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16ilvl 21 ·

"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.