Ashbringer (legendary)
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The subject of this article or section did not make it out of the beta stages of World of Warcraft.
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- This article is about the item that was datamined in vanilla World of Warcraft. For history of the sword, see Ashbringer. For other uses, see Ashbringer (disambiguation).
- Ashbringer
- Item Level 58
- Binds when picked up
- Unique
- Sword
- Two-Hand
- Speed 3.60
- 31 – 52 Damage
- (11.5 damage per second)
- Chance on hit: Blasts a target for 175 Fire damage.
- Requires Level 60
- "Blade of the Scarlet Highlord"
- Sell Price: 17
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Ashbringer has been subject to intense speculation since the release of World of Warcraft. Rumors have been fueled by data-mined graphics and item statistics, as well as NPCs alluding to its existence.
At the launch of the World of Warcraft, the only reference to Ashbringer by name was made by Caretaker Alen. It was hinted at further with the introduction of Dire Maul. Alexia Ironknife, Bardu Sharpeye, Caretaker Alen, Narain Soothfancy, Commander Eligor Dawnbringer, Shen'dralar Zealots and 
[Nat Pagle's Guide to Extreme Anglin'] all make references to Ashbringer. Information from these NPCs implied that Asbhringer was somehow lost and that Nat Pagle and Prince Tortheldrin knew the location, and were even willing to tell the player; however, they never shared their knowledge.
The mystery surrounding Ashbringer created great interest and discussion among players, who searched for a hidden or unlockable quest that would reward Ashbringer. Rumors regarding an acquirable Ashbringer persisted until a European CM admitted that it was not in-game, quickly followed by Eyonix's confirmation:
European CM Response on Ashbringer! | 2006-02-24 19:15 | 
Eyonix
The caster legendary item being referred to was Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian, which was added in patch 1.11.0. The sword wouldn't become available to players until patch 1.11.0 with the opening of Naxxramas but only as the 
[Corrupted Ashbringer]. The uncorrupted variant wouldn't be available until Legion with 
[Ashbringer].
The tooltip describes Ashbringer as the "blade of the Scarlet Highlord." However, none of its wielders (Alexandros Mograine, Darion Mograine, Tirion Fordring and the Adventurer) were ever members of the Scarlet Crusade.
Patch changes
Patch 6.0.2 (2014-10-14): Stat squish.