Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge — One-Handed Sword from Warchief Rend
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruDal'Rend's Sacred Charge is the "main" one-handed sword of the famous Dal'Rend set from Upper Blackrock Spire (UBRS). On its own it is a solid pre-raid one-hander, but its true strength shows when paired with Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian: together they grant a set bonus to attack power. On WowX5 x5, both swords drop from the same boss, making the set a quick and logical goal before raids.
Sacred Charge Stats
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | One-handed sword (main hand) |
| Speed | Fast |
| Main stats | Damage, some strength/stamina |
| Set bonus | + attack power with Tribal Guardian equipped |
| Source | UBRS — Warchief Rend Blackhand |
Where to Get Sacred Charge
Both Dal'Rend swords drop from Rend Blackhand, the penultimate named UBRS boss:
1. Reach Rend's platform — after the Solakar Flamewreath event. 2. Kill the drake Gyth — Rend appears mounted first; he dismounts after the drake dies. 3. Finish Rend — he drops Sacred Charge and Tribal Guardian (independent chances per sword). 4. Collect both — a single run may drop only one sword; repeat as needed.
On WowX5 x5 kill Rend every UBRS run until you own both swords — the set bonus meaningfully raises DPS, and fast rates cut down the number of attempts.
Why Sacred Charge Is Valued
For warriors: a fast main-hand one-hander with an attack-power set bonus is a great base for a Fury PvE build and a reliable PvP choice.
For rogues: paired with a fast off-hand and the set bonus, Sacred Charge lifts white and special damage until your first raid daggers/swords.
For hunters: a solid melee stat-stick while ranged remains your main damage source.
Comparison
| Item | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dal'Rend's Tribal Guardian | UBRS (Rend) | The set's second sword, off-hand |
| Brutality Blade | Garr (Molten Core) | Raid dagger, the next step |
| Quel'Serrar | Quest (Onyxia/DM) | Tank sword, different role |
Tips for WowX5
- Collect the set: without Tribal Guardian the sword loses its main point — the set bonus.
- Fury warrior: keep a fast off-hand for steady procs and white damage.
- PvP: a fast sword is handy for interrupts and steady pressure.
Also check the warrior pre-raid BiS and warrior BiS by phase to see where the set fits in your progression. Ready to begin? Register on WowX5.
History and Significance in WoW Classic
The Dal'Rend set is one of the most recognizable pre-raid sets in Vanilla. A pair of swords from a single boss and a tangible attack bonus made it a must-have goal for nearly every warrior and rogue. In the original era, a player wielding both Dal'Rend swords was the archetypal pre-raid melee, ready for Molten Core. On WowX5 x5 assembling the set takes only a few evenings, but its status as a classic progression milestone endures.
FAQ
Where does Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge drop?
It drops from Warchief Rend Blackhand in Upper Blackrock Spire (UBRS). Rend rides the drake Gyth, so you kill Gyth first, then the dismounted Rend. On WowX5 x5 farming is quick with regular runs.
Why do I need the second sword, Tribal Guardian?
The two swords form the Dal'Rend's Arms set: wearing both grants a set bonus to attack power and health. Sacred Charge goes main-hand for damage, while Tribal Guardian goes off-hand for survivability and to complete the bonus.
Who is Sacred Charge for?
Warriors, rogues and hunters as a fast main-hand one-hander before raids. Warriors and rogues especially prize it for the full-set attack-power bonus.