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

Dragonmaw Shortsword

ilvl 28Req 23Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Dragonmaw Shortsword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 14.6 DPS, +4 Stamina. Against 8 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 9.

Tooltip

Dragonmaw ShortswordItem Level 28Binds when equippedOne-HandSword22 - 42 DamageSpeed 2.20(14.6 damage per second)+4 StaminaDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 23Sell Price: 0g 38s 42c

⚠ 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)

Tainted Pierce iconTainted PierceOne-Hand · ilvl 36 · req 31stronger stat budget · Excavator's Brand iconExcavator's BrandOne-Hand · ilvl 36 · req 31stronger stat budget · Howling Blade iconHowling BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 36 · req 31stronger stat budget · Claw of the Shadowmancer iconClaw of the ShadowmancerOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Flesh Piercer iconFlesh PiercerOne-Hand · ilvl 29 · req 24ilvl 29 · Callous Axe iconCallous AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 29 · req 24ilvl 29 · Meteor Shard iconMeteor ShardOne-Hand · ilvl 29 · req 24ilvl 29 · Headsplitter iconHeadsplitterOne-Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25ilvl 30 ·

"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.