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Black Metal Shortsword, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Main Hand Sword

Black Metal Shortsword

ilvl 26Req 21Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Black Metal Shortsword is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 13.5 DPS, +4 Shadow Resistance. Against 14 other Sword main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 15.

Tooltip

Black Metal ShortswordItem Level 26Binds when equippedMain HandSword16 - 30 DamageSpeed 1.70(13.5 damage per second)+4 Shadow ResistanceDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 21Sell Price: 0g 29s 49c

⚠ 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, resistance sets.

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)

Death Speaker Scepter iconDeath Speaker ScepterMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget · Razorfen KraulElectrocutioner Leg iconElectrocutioner LegMain Hand · ilvl 34 · req 29stronger stat budget · GnomereganThe Black Knight iconThe Black KnightMain Hand · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget · Dreamslayer iconDreamslayerMain Hand · ilvl 33 · req 28stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Heavy Marauder Scimitar iconHeavy Marauder ScimitarMain Hand · ilvl 27 · req 22ilvl 27 · Skeletal Longsword iconSkeletal LongswordMain Hand · ilvl 27 · req 22ilvl 27 · Crested Scepter iconCrested ScepterMain Hand · ilvl 27 · req 22ilvl 27 · Blurred Axe iconBlurred AxeMain Hand · ilvl 27 · req 22ilvl 27 ·

"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.