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Butcher's Slicer, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon One-Hand Sword

Butcher's Slicer

ilvl 23Req 18Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Butcher's Slicer is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 11.6 DPS, +2 Strength, +2 Stamina. Against 13 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 14.

Tooltip

Butcher's SlicerItem Level 23Binds when picked upOne-HandSword23 - 44 DamageSpeed 2.90(11.6 damage per second)+2 Strength+2 StaminaDurability 65 / 65Requires Level 18Sell Price: 0g 21s 31c

⚠ 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)

Blackvenom Blade iconBlackvenom BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21stronger stat budget · Vibroblade iconVibrobladeOne-Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25stronger stat budget · Meteor Shard iconMeteor ShardOne-Hand · ilvl 29 · req 24stronger stat budget · Bite of Serra'kis iconBite of Serra'kisOne-Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Assassin's Blade iconAssassin's BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Cruel Barb iconCruel BarbOne-Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Stinging Viper iconStinging ViperOne-Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Slatemetal Cutlass iconSlatemetal CutlassOne-Hand · ilvl 24ilvl 24 ·

"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.