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Rare One-Hand Dagger

Black Menace

ilvl 44Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Black Menace is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 29.7 DPS. Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 30 Shadow damage. Against 31 other Dagger one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 32.

Tooltip

Black MenaceItem Level 44Binds when picked upOne-HandDagger31 - 58 DamageSpeed 1.50(29.7 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Chance on hit: Sends a shadowy bolt at the enemy causing 30 Shadow damage.Sell Price: 1g 75s 22c

⚠ 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.

RogueWarriorHunterMagePriestWarlockDruidShaman

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

Gut Ripper iconGut RipperOne-Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Dwarf Captain's Sword iconDwarf Captain's SwordOne-Hand · ilvl 45ilvl 45 · Southsea Lamp iconSouthsea LampOne-Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Digmaster 5000 iconDigmaster 5000One-Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 ·

"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.