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Nordic Longshank, official Blizzard item icon
Rare One-Hand Sword

Nordic Longshank

ilvl 43Req 38Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Nordic Longshank is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 29.3 DPS, +8 Agility, +5 Stamina. Against 13 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 3 of 14.

Tooltip

Nordic LongshankItem Level 43Binds when picked upOne-HandSword45 - 84 DamageSpeed 2.20(29.3 damage per second)+8 Agility+5 StaminaDurability 90 / 90Requires Level 38Sell Price: 0g 50s 70c

⚠ 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)

Changuk Smasher iconChanguk SmasherOne-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Digmaster 5000 iconDigmaster 5000One-Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Widowmaker iconWidowmakerOne-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42stronger stat budget · Shovelphlange's Mining Axe iconShovelphlange's Mining AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Sacrificial Kris iconSacrificial KrisOne-Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Sword of Omen iconSword of OmenOne-Hand · ilvl 44ilvl 44 · Sword of Serenity iconSword of SerenityOne-Hand · ilvl 44ilvl 44 · Black Menace iconBlack MenaceOne-Hand · ilvl 44ilvl 44 ·

"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.