The Hungering Cold — One-Handed Sword from Naxxramas
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruThe Hungering Cold is a fast one-handed sword in WoW Vanilla, dropping from Sapphiron in Naxxramas. A flexible option for melee DPS and tanks in the late Classic era.
Stats
The Hungering Cold is a fast one-hander with high DPS, melee stats and a bit of frost resistance, handy on Naxxramas fights. Its speed makes it a good main-hand or off-hand choice.
Stats:
- Type: one-handed sword, fast speed
- Damage: high DPS
- Bonuses: agility, stamina, hit, frost resistance
How to obtain
The Hungering Cold drops from Sapphiron, the penultimate Naxxramas boss, so the path to it runs through clearing the dungeon's four wings.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Sapphiron (Naxxramas) |
| Type | One-handed sword |
| Class | Rogue, Warrior (DPS/tank) |
| Tier | Naxxramas (Vanilla endgame) |
On an x5 server Naxxramas is cleared faster, and the Sapphiron fight demands frost resistance — this sword partly covers both damage and defense.
Who needs it
The sword is valuable for Combat rogues and warriors: the high speed works well with poisons, Slice and Dice and rage generation. The frost resistance is a nice bonus against Sapphiron and Kel'Thuzad.
Farming tactics on x5
How to speed up getting the item:
- Prepare the raid for Sapphiron: a frost resistance set is critical just to reach the drop.
- Agree on loot priority in advance — it interests rogues, DPS warriors and tanks alike.
- Until you get it, use AQ40 one-handers as a stopgap — they keep your DPS respectable.
Summary
The Hungering Cold is a reliable fast sword of the final tier: high DPS, hit and frost resistance make it a convenient choice for several roles. It is worth keeping Naxxramas in the weekly rotation for it.
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FAQ
Where does The Hungering Cold drop?
The sword drops from Sapphiron, the penultimate Naxxramas boss. To reach him you need a frost resistance set.
Who needs The Hungering Cold?
It is a strong fast one-hander for Combat rogues and warriors. The high speed helps with poisons, rotation and rage generation.
Are there easier alternatives?
AQ40 one-handers work before Naxxramas, but by combined DPS and resistance The Hungering Cold stays an excellent choice.