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Rare Main Hand Sword

The Butcher

ilvl 31Req 26Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

The Butcher is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 19.6 DPS, +5 Agility, +4 Stamina. Against 13 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 14.

Tooltip

The ButcherItem Level 31Binds when equippedMain HandSword38 - 72 DamageSpeed 2.80(19.6 damage per second)+5 Agility+4 StaminaDurability 90 / 90Requires Level 26Sell Price: 0g 57s 47c

⚠ 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)

Hypnotic Blade iconHypnotic BladeMain Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Death Speaker Scepter iconDeath Speaker ScepterMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget · Razorfen KraulEdge of Winter iconEdge of WinterMain Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget · Steelclaw Reaver iconSteelclaw ReaverMain Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Fish Gutter iconFish GutterMain Hand · ilvl 32ilvl 32 · Hardened Iron Shortsword iconHardened Iron ShortswordMain Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27ilvl 32 · Barreling Reaper iconBarreling ReaperMain Hand · ilvl 32ilvl 32 · Dreamslayer iconDreamslayerMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28ilvl 33 ·

"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.