Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruAshkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood is one of the most sought-after two-handed swords in WoW Vanilla, dropping from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair. For warriors and paladins it is the long-awaited mid-raid BiS two-hander.
Weapon stats
Ashkandi is a slow two-handed sword with very high damage per hit and generous combat stats. That high per-hit damage makes it ideal for mechanics that scale with hit strength.
Stats:
- Type: two-handed sword, slow speed
- Damage: very high per hit
- Bonuses: strength, stamina, critical strike
How to obtain
The sword drops from the final boss of Blackwing Lair — Nefarian. That means a full clear of the raid to the last fight.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Nefarian (BWL) |
| Type | Two-handed sword |
| Class | Warrior (Fury/Arms), ret paladin |
| Stage | Mid raids (after MC) |
On x5 repeated BWL clears are faster, so Ashkandi is realistic within a few weeks of Nefarian farm — agree loot priority with your raid lead in advance.
Who needs Ashkandi
The sword is especially valuable for a Fury warrior and retribution paladin: high per-hit damage works well with crit builds and abilities like Mortal Strike. It is a noticeable upgrade over Molten Core rewards.
Farming tactics on x5
Ashkandi drops only from Nefarian, so the path to the sword is steady weekly Blackwing Lair clears. On an x5 server a full raid is completed faster, meaning more drop attempts than on classic realms.
How to speed up getting the sword:
- Agree a loot system (DKP or loot council) with your raid lead in advance: Nefarian's two-hander usually draws heavy competition among warriors and paladins.
- Until Ashkandi drops, use Molten Core rewards or crafted two-handers as a stopgap — they keep your DPS at a decent level.
- Watch your fire resistance before the Nefarian fight: the more reliably the raid clears the final boss, the more often you get a chance at this sword.
For a Fury warrior and retribution paladin, Ashkandi is a noticeable damage jump worth keeping BWL in the weekly rotation for.
Summary
Ashkandi is the benchmark mid-stage two-hander: high per-hit damage, solid combat stats and a memorable look make it one of the main raid progression goals before AQ40 and Naxxramas.
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FAQ
Where does Ashkandi drop?
Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood drops from Nefarian, the final boss of Blackwing Lair (BWL). The chance is moderate but raid competition is high.
Who needs Ashkandi?
It is one of the best two-handed swords for a Fury warrior and retribution paladin before Naxxramas. Its high per-hit damage makes it great for crit builds.
Are there easier alternatives?
More accessible two-handers come from AQ40 and Naxxramas, but until then Ashkandi is the top option. On x5, farming BWL is quick.