Chromatically Tempered Sword
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruChromatically Tempered Sword is one of the best one-handed swords of the mid-raid stage: balanced combat stats and high DPS make it a coveted goal for warriors. The item drops from Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair.
Stats
Chromatically Tempered Sword is a one-handed sword with a strong stat set for its stage. Its main bonuses are strength, stamina, critical strike and hit. This combination makes it one of the main raid progression goals.
Stats:
- Type: one-handed sword
- Source: Chromaggus (Blackwing Lair)
- Bonuses: strength, stamina, critical strike and hit
How to obtain
The item drops from Chromaggus, so the path to it is steady weekly raid clears. On an x5 server a full raid is completed faster, meaning more drop attempts than on classic realms.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Chromaggus |
| Type | one-handed sword |
| Class | Warrior (Fury/tank), ret paladin |
| Raid | Blackwing Lair |
agree a loot system (DKP or loot council) with your raid lead in advance — top items of this raid always draw heavy competition. Until it drops, keep stopgap pieces from BWL and AQ20 so your stats do not sag.
Who needs the item
Chromatically Tempered Sword is especially valuable for Fury warriors and tanks: the stat set (strength, stamina, critical strike and hit) fits this role's profile exactly. It is a noticeable upgrade over the previous raid stage's rewards.
Farming tactics on x5
On an x5 server repeated raid clears are faster, so the chance to secure the item within a reasonable number of weeks is much higher. To speed it up:
- Keep the raid in weekly rotation and do not skip the needed boss.
- Agree loot priority in advance — fewer disputes and faster distribution.
- Do not forget stopgap items and consumables (elixirs, enchants) — they keep your raid contribution high while you farm.
Summary
Chromatically Tempered Sword is one of the signature items of its stage: strong stats and a memorable look make it a worthy raid progression goal. For a guild, hunting it is a good reason to polish the fight and raise the raid's overall gear level.
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FAQ
Where does the Chromatically Tempered Sword drop?
It drops from Chromaggus in Blackwing Lair (BWL). The drop is not frequent, so people usually farm it for several weeks.
Who needs this sword?
It is one of the best one-handed swords for a Fury warrior and a tank: the mix of strength, crit and hit boosts both damage and threat stability.
Is it worth getting two of them?
Yes, for a dual-wielding Fury warrior two high-stat one-handers are a strong pairing. On x5 Chromaggus farm is faster, so a pair is realistic.