Archaic Defender Rare · Two-Hand Sword
- Item level
- 36
- Slot
- Two-Hand
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Archaic Defender is a world drop from level 34–39 mobs, most often in Stranglethorn Vale, Desolace, and Dustwallow Marsh. Archaic Defender is an item level 36 Rare Two-Hand Sword in WoW Forever: requires level 31, 77–117 damage at 3.1 speed (31.4 DPS). It gives +10 Defense and +100 Bonus Armor.
- Quality
- Rare
- Item level
- 36
- Source
- Drop
- DPS
- 31.477–117 damage
- Required level
- 31
Archaic Defender
Item Level 36
Binds when equipped
Two-HandSword
77 - 117 DamageSpeed 3.1
(31.4 damage per second)
Requires Level 31
Equip: +10 Defense
Equip: +100 Bonus Armor
Sell Price: 12280
As the WoW Forever client shows it, with every number computed from the game files. Game data
Where to get Archaic Defender
Classic data3 ways to get Archaic Defender in WoW Forever, with locations and drop chances.
Best way to get it
Archaic Defender is a world drop from level 34–39 mobs, most often in Stranglethorn Vale, Desolace, and Dustwallow Marsh.
World drop(270)
270 different mobs can drop Archaic Defender, mostly level 34–39. It's most common in these zones and dungeons:
- Stranglethorn Vale
- Desolace
- Dustwallow Marsh
- Arathi Highlands
- Alterac Mountains
- Badlands
- Razorfen Downs
- Scarlet Monastery
- Uldaman
Best mobs to farm
| NPC | Location | Drop chance |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Elementallevel 39–40 | Badlands | <0.01% |
| Bloodscalp Warriorlevel 33–34 | Stranglethorn Vale | <0.01% |
| Bloodscalp Scoutlevel 34–35 | Stranglethorn Vale | <0.01% |
| Bloodscalp Hunterlevel 34–35 | Stranglethorn Vale | <0.01% |
| Bloodscalp Berserkerlevel 36–37 | Stranglethorn Vale | <0.01% |
| Bloodscalp Witch Doctorlevel 37 | Stranglethorn Vale | <0.01% |
| Skullsplitter Warriorlevel 39–40 | Stranglethorn Vale | <0.01% |
| Bloodscalp Headhunterlevel 36–37 | Stranglethorn Vale | <0.01% |
Looted from(6)
| Object | Location | Drop chance |
|---|---|---|
| Solid Chest | Alterac MountainsStranglethorn Vale+4 | 0.01% |
| Solid Chest | Arathi HighlandsDesolace+4 | 0.01% |
| Solid Chest | Stranglethorn ValeSearing Gorge+4 | 0.01% |
| Alliance Strongbox | Alterac Mountains | 0.01% |
| Horde Chest | Arathi Highlands | 0.01% |
| Alliance Chest | Alterac MountainsArathi Highlands | 0.01% |
Contained in
Strong Iron Lockbox0.19%
Where to find them on the map
- Drops it (84)
- Chest or node (82)
Drop chances, vendors and locations come from Classic. Blizzard may move some of them in WoW Forever; we update this page as players confirm them after launch.
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Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Archaic Defender is an item level 36 Rare Two-Hand Sword with 31.4 DPS. Its numbers match Classic: WoW Forever only lists its Equip bonuses as stats. Archaic Defender is a world drop from level 34–39 mobs, most often in Stranglethorn Vale, Desolace, and Dustwallow Marsh.
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Archaic Defender FAQ (WoW Forever)
How do you get Archaic Defender in WoW Forever?
Archaic Defender is a world drop from level 34–39 mobs, most often in Stranglethorn Vale, Desolace, and Dustwallow Marsh.
Where does Archaic Defender drop in WoW Forever?
Archaic Defender is a world drop: 270 different mobs can drop it, mostly level 34–39, most often in Stranglethorn Vale, Desolace, and Dustwallow Marsh. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
What are the stats of Archaic Defender in WoW Forever?
Archaic Defender deals 77–117 damage with 3.1 speed (31.4 DPS) at item level 36. It gives +10 Defense and +100 Bonus Armor.
Is Archaic Defender different in WoW Forever?
Not in its numbers. Archaic Defender keeps its Classic item level, damage and stats; WoW Forever only lists its Equip bonuses as stats in the tooltip.
What level do you need to use Archaic Defender?
You need to be level 31 to use Archaic Defender.
How much does Archaic Defender sell for?
Archaic Defender sells to vendors for 1g 22s 80c.