The highest item level one-hand weapons a level 31–40 character can wear start with Curve-bladed Ripper (item level 45, rare). 56 items fit the slot and band; the top 25 are ranked here by item level, then quality, not by simulation.
| # | Name | ILvl | Req. | DPS | Speed | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Curve-bladed Ripper | 45 | 40 | 30.3 | 1.90 | One-Handed Axe | Drops from Narillasanz (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+344 more) (vanilla) |
| 2 |  Heaven's Light | 45 | 40 | 30.4 | 2.70 | One-Handed Mace | Drops from Narillasanz (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+344 more) (vanilla) |
| 3 |  Southsea Lamp | 45 | 40 | 30.4 | 2.30 | One-Handed Mace | Found in Captain's Chest (Tanaris) at 0.8% (vanilla) |
| 4 |  Furious Falchion | 45 | 40 | 26.6 | 2.50 | One-Handed Sword | Found in Captain's Chest (Tanaris) at 1.3% (+496 more) (vanilla) |
| 5 |  Mithril ClawsFOREVER | 45 | 40 | 26.5 | 2.60 | Fist Weapon | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 6 |  Wicked Mithril BladeCHANGED | 45 | 40 | 26.6 | 2.50 | One-Handed Sword | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 7 |  Blue Glittering AxeCHANGED | 44 | 39 | 25.8 | 2.40 | One-Handed Axe | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 8 |  Sacrificial Kris | 44 | 39 | 25.7 | 1.40 | Dagger | Drops from Helcular's Remains at 0.6% (+495 more) (vanilla) |
| 9 |  Rondel | 44 | 39 | 24.1 | 1.60 | Dagger | Sold by Brenwyn Wintersteel (+15 more) (vanilla) |
| 10 |  Fine Pointed Dagger | 44 | 39 | 15.4 | 1.40 | Dagger | Found in Solid Chest (The Hinterlands) at 1.6% (+945 more) (vanilla) |
| 11 |  Ardent Custodian | 43 | 38 | 32.9 | 2.10 | One-Handed Mace | Drops from Rock Elemental (Badlands) at 0.0% (+190 more) (vanilla) |
| 12 | Legionnaire's Sword | 43 | 38 | 29.3 | 2.70 | One-Handed Sword | Sold by Kelm Hargunth (Horde) (vanilla) |
| 13 |  Protector's Sword | 43 | 38 | 29.3 | 2.70 | One-Handed Sword | Sold by Illiyana Moonblaze (Alliance) (vanilla) |
| 14 |  Scout's Blade | 43 | 38 | 29.1 | 1.70 | Dagger | Sold by Kelm Hargunth (Horde) (vanilla) |
| 15 |  Sentinel's Blade | 43 | 38 | 29.1 | 1.70 | Dagger | Sold by Illiyana Moonblaze (Alliance) (vanilla) |
| 16 |  Ebon Scimitar | 43 | 38 | 25.0 | 1.90 | One-Handed Sword | Drops from Foulbelly (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+527 more) (vanilla) |
| 17 |  Goblin Nutcracker | 43 | 38 | 25.0 | 2.20 | One-Handed Mace | Found in Captain's Chest (Tanaris) at 1.3% (+527 more) (vanilla) |
| 18 |  Heavy Mithril AxeCHANGED | 42 | 37 | 24.1 | 2.70 | One-Handed Axe | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 19 |  Razor Blade | 42 | 37 | 23.8 | 1.70 | Dagger | Drops from Foulbelly (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+526 more) (vanilla) |
| 20 |  Speedsteel Rapier | 41 | 36 | 28.1 | 1.80 | One-Handed Sword | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+271 more) (vanilla) |
| 21 | Mithril ShortswordFOREVER | 41 | 36 | 22.9 | 1.70 | Dagger | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 22 |  Black Water Hammer | 40 | 22.2 | 2.70 | One-Handed Mace | Quest: Deep Sea Salvage (vanilla) | |
| 23 | Greater Scythe | 40 | 35 | 22.1 | 2.80 | One-Handed Axe | Drops from Darbel Montrose (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+475 more) (vanilla) |
| 24 |  Nobles Brand | 40 | 35 | 22.1 | 2.10 | One-Handed Sword | Drops from Darbel Montrose (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+475 more) (vanilla) |
| 25 |  Stone Club | 40 | 35 | 13.2 | 2.20 | One-Handed Mace | Drops from Judge Thelgram at 3.7% (+451 more) (vanilla) |
Ranked by item level, then quality, among items with a known source: gear nothing drops, sells, rewards or makes yet (raids not yet open, the client's test items) is left out. The class filter keeps what the class can equip at level 40 (armor type, weapon skill, Dual Wield, the item's own class limit); the side filter drops items that only the other side's vendors and quests offer. Source: the best known drop first (a Forever rate at 10+ loots, else the vanilla 1.12 chance), then vendors, quest rewards and the profession that makes it.
Other slots: Main Hand, Two-Hand. Every slot and level.