Blackhand's Breadth
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruBlackhand's Breadth is one of the most accessible pre-raid crit trinkets in WoW Vanilla. It is granted as a quest reward in Upper Blackrock Spire and gives a simple but always-useful +2% crit.
Stats
Unlike proc trinkets, Blackhand's Breadth gives a constant passive bonus — +2% crit with no conditions. That makes it a reliable choice at the start of raiding.
Stats:
- Type: trinket
- Passive: +2% critical strike chance
- Requirement: complete the General Drakkisath quest
How to get it
Blackhand's Breadth is awarded for a quest whose climax is killing General Drakkisath in UBRS. The 5–10 player dungeon is done with a group, and the quest is available at level 60.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Quest reward, UBRS (Drakkisath) |
| Type | Trinket (passive crit) |
| Class | All physical DPS |
| Stage | Pre-raid |
On an x5 server UBRS farms fast and often — Drakkisath groups form regularly. Pick up the Blackhand's Breadth quest in advance so you can grab the trinket on your first good run.
Who needs it
Blackhand's Breadth is the ideal starter trinket for any physical DPS: +2% crit works at all times, with no proc to track or button to press. You wear it until raid trinkets like Earthstrike or Hand of Justice drop.
x5 tactics
The tactic here is simple: get the trinket as early as possible and wear it until your first raid upgrade. A pair of them (in both slots) is a common pre-raid choice.
- Grab the quest before entering UBRS so you don't have to run it twice.
- Blackhand's Breadth pairs well with Hand of Justice — fill both trinket slots with crit + extra-attack.
- After you get raid trinkets, don't toss it: it is useful on alts and in PvP builds.
Summary
Blackhand's Breadth is the benchmark cheap pre-raid crit trinket. It is easy to get, needs no micromanagement, and instantly raises the damage of any physical class. For a raiding newcomer it is one of the first must-have items, saving time at the start and holding a BiS spot until raid trinkets appear.
Related
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FAQ
How do I get Blackhand's Breadth?
Blackhand's Breadth is a quest reward completed by killing General Drakkisath in Upper Blackrock Spire (UBRS).
What does the trinket give?
Passive: +2% melee and ranged critical strike chance. A simple but valuable passive bonus for physical DPS.
Who needs the trinket?
All physical DPS in the early stage: warriors, rogues, hunters, feral druids, retribution paladins — as a cheap filler until raid trinkets.