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Rare One-Hand Sword

Tainted Pierce

ilvl 36Req 31Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Tainted Pierce is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 24.2 DPS. Chance on hit: Corrupts the target, causing 45 damage over 3 sec. Against 14 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 6 of 15.

Tooltip

Tainted PierceItem Level 36Binds when equippedUniqueOne-HandSword32 - 60 DamageSpeed 1.90(24.2 damage per second)Durability 90 / 90Requires Level 31Chance on hit: Corrupts the target, causing 45 damage over 3 sec.Sell Price: 0g 92s 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.

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)

Shovelphlange's Mining Axe iconShovelphlange's Mining AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget · Nordic Longshank iconNordic LongshankOne-Hand · ilvl 43 · req 38stronger stat budget · Sickle Axe iconSickle AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Coldrage Dagger iconColdrage DaggerOne-Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Gloom Reaper iconGloom ReaperOne-Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32ilvl 37 · Stalvan's Reaper iconStalvan's ReaperOne-Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32ilvl 37 · Sliverblade iconSliverbladeOne-Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32ilvl 37 · Blade of the Basilisk iconBlade of the BasiliskOne-Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32ilvl 37 ·

"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.