The highest item level one-hand weapons a level 31–40 character can wear as a Paladin on the Alliance side start with Curve-bladed Ripper (item level 45, rare). 61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Heaven's Light | 45 | 40 | 30.4 | 2.70 | One-Handed Mace | Drops from Narillasanz (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+344 more) (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) |
| 1 |  Curve-bladed Ripper | 45 | 40 | 30.3 | 1.90 | One-Handed Axe | Drops from Narillasanz (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+344 more) (vanilla) |
| 5 |  Wicked Mithril BladeCHANGED | 45 | 40 | 26.6 | 2.50 | One-Handed Sword | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 3 |  Southsea Lamp | 45 | 40 | 30.4 | 2.30 | One-Handed Mace | Found in Captain's Chest (Tanaris) at 0.8% (vanilla) |
| 6 |  Blue Glittering AxeCHANGED | 44 | 39 | 25.8 | 2.40 | One-Handed Axe | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 8 |  Protector's Sword | 43 | 38 | 29.3 | 2.70 | One-Handed Sword | Sold by Illiyana Moonblaze (Alliance) (vanilla) |
| 10 |  Goblin Nutcracker | 43 | 38 | 25.0 | 2.20 | One-Handed Mace | Found in Captain's Chest (Tanaris) at 1.3% (+527 more) (vanilla) |
| 9 |  Ebon Scimitar | 43 | 38 | 25.0 | 1.90 | One-Handed Sword | Drops from Foulbelly (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+527 more) (vanilla) |
| 7 |  Ardent Custodian | 43 | 38 | 32.9 | 2.10 | One-Handed Mace | Drops from Rock Elemental (Badlands) at 0.0% (+190 more) (vanilla) |
| 11 |  Bludgeon of Betrayed VirtuesFOREVER | 42 | 35 | 28.6 | 2.20 | One-Handed Mace | Sold by #12792 |
| 12 |  Soulsplatter MaceFOREVER | 42 | 35 | 28.6 | 1.80 | One-Handed Mace | Sold by #12792 |
| 13 |  Heavy Mithril AxeCHANGED | 42 | 37 | 24.1 | 2.70 | One-Handed Axe | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 14 |  Speedsteel Rapier | 41 | 36 | 28.1 | 1.80 | One-Handed Sword | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+271 more) (vanilla) |
| 17 |  Nobles Brand | 40 | 35 | 22.1 | 2.10 | One-Handed Sword | Drops from Darbel Montrose (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+475 more) (vanilla) |
| 16 | Greater Scythe | 40 | 35 | 22.1 | 2.80 | One-Handed Axe | Drops from Darbel Montrose (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+475 more) (vanilla) |
| 18 |  Stone Club | 40 | 35 | 13.2 | 2.20 | One-Handed Mace | Drops from Judge Thelgram at 3.7% (+451 more) (vanilla) |
| 15 |  Black Water Hammer | 40 | 22.2 | 2.70 | One-Handed Mace | Quest: Deep Sea Salvage (vanilla) | |
| 20 |  Murphstar | 39 | 34 | 21.4 | 2.10 | One-Handed Mace | Drops from Lost One Chieftain (Swamp of Sorrows) at 1.1% (+447 more) (vanilla) |
| 19 |  Scorpion Sting | 39 | 34 | 26.5 | 2.40 | One-Handed Sword | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+287 more) (vanilla) |
| 21 |  Savage Axe | 39 | 34 | 21.4 | 2.80 | One-Handed Axe | Drops from Lost One Chieftain (Swamp of Sorrows) at 1.1% (+447 more) (vanilla) |
| 24 |  Edge of WinterCHANGED | 38 | 33 | 20.5 | 2.80 | One-Handed Axe | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 25 | Iron MorningstarFOREVER | 38 | 33 | 20.6 | 2.50 | One-Handed Mace | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 23 |  Blade of the Magram ClanFOREVER | 38 | 35 | 20.5 | 2.20 | One-Handed Sword | Sold by #12792 |
| 22 |  Midnight Mace | 38 | 33 | 25.8 | 2.50 | One-Handed Mace | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+287 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. Reviewed picks: Paladin Best in Slot.
Other slots: Main Hand, Two-Hand. Every slot and level.