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Rare One-Hand Sword

Bloodletter Scalpel

ilvl 46Req 41Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Bloodletter Scalpel is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 31.1 DPS. Chance on hit: Wounds the target for 60 to 70 damage. Against 12 other Sword one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 4 of 13.

Tooltip

Bloodletter ScalpelItem Level 46Binds when equippedOne-HandSword39 - 73 DamageSpeed 1.80(31.1 damage per second)Durability 90 / 90Requires Level 41Chance on hit: Wounds the target for 60 to 70 damage.Sell Price: 2g 10s 60c

⚠ 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)

Doomforged Straightedge iconDoomforged StraightedgeOne-Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · Legionnaire's Sword iconLegionnaire's SwordOne-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Protector's Sword iconProtector's SwordOne-Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Changuk Smasher iconChanguk SmasherOne-Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Shortsword of Vengeance iconShortsword of VengeanceOne-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Flurry Axe iconFlurry AxeOne-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Skullcrusher Mace iconSkullcrusher MaceOne-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Dreadblade iconDreadbladeOne-Hand · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 ·

"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.