The highest item level two-handed swords a level 11–20 character can wear as a Paladin on the Alliance side start with Duskbringer (item level 25, rare). 22 items fit the slot and band; the top 22 are ranked here by item level, then quality, not by simulation.
| # | Name | ILvl | Req. | DPS | Speed | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Duskbringer | 25 | 20 | 21.0 | 3.40 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Vile Bat (Shadowfang Keep) at 0.1% (+7 more) (vanilla) |
| 2 |  Executioner's Sword | 24 | 19 | 15.9 | 3.40 | Two-Handed Sword | Sold by Antonio Perelli (+5 more) (vanilla) |
| 3 |  Standard Claymore | 24 | 19 | 9.7 | 3.00 | Two-Handed Sword | Found in Large Iron Bound Chest (Gnomeregan) at 1.2% (+315 more) (vanilla) |
| 4 |  Searing Blade | 23 | 18 | 19.6 | 2.50 | Two-Handed Sword | Found in Battered Chest (Darkshore) at 0.0% (+329 more) (vanilla) |
| 5 |  Blessed Claymore | 22 | 17 | 14.6 | 2.50 | Two-Handed Sword | Sold by Antonio Perelli (+5 more) (vanilla) |
| 6 |  Shiver BladeCHANGED | 22 | 17 | 14.4 | 3.40 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Gesharahan (The Barrens) at 75.0% (vanilla) |
| 7 |  GhoulfangCHANGED | 21 | 16 | 13.8 | 3.60 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Leprithus (Westfall) at 25.0% (vanilla) |
| 8 |  Espadon | 21 | 16 | 12.6 | 2.90 | Two-Handed Sword | Sold by Ariyell Skyshadow (+13 more) (vanilla) |
| 9 |  Brashclaw's SkewerCHANGED | 20 | 15 | 13.1 | 3.40 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Sergeant Brashclaw (Westfall) at 75.0% (vanilla) |
| 10 |  Gleaming Claymore | 20 | 15 | 13.1 | 2.90 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Strider Clutchmother (Darkshore) at 1.7% (+472 more) (vanilla) |
| 11 |  Shadowhide Two-handed Sword | 20 | 15 | 13.1 | 2.90 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Rabid Shadowhide Gnoll (Redridge Mountains) at 1.0% (vanilla) |
| 12 |  Woodsman Sword | 20 | 13.0 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: Mathystra Relics (vanilla) | |
| 13 |  Heavy Copper BroadswordCHANGED | 19 | 14 | 12.6 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Sword | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 14 | Samophlange Screwdriver | 19 | 12.6 | 2.50 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: Samophlange Manual (vanilla) | |
| 15 | Edged Bastard Sword | 18 | 13 | 11.8 | 3.10 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Firecaller Radison (Darkshore) at 1.7% (+505 more) (vanilla) |
| 16 |  Mo'grosh Toothpick | 18 | 13 | 11.8 | 2.80 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Mo'grosh Ogre (Loch Modan) at 3.0% (vanilla) |
| 17 | Trogg Slicer | 18 | 11.9 | 3.40 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: Gathering Idols (vanilla) | |
| 18 |  Coral ClaymoreCHANGED | 17 | 12 | 11.3 | 3.10 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Slark (Westfall) at 35.0% (vanilla) |
| 19 |  Edge of the People's Militia | 17 | 11.2 | 2.90 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: The People's Militia (vanilla) | |
| 20 | Blunt Claymore | 17 | 12 | 6.6 | 3.10 | Two-Handed Sword | Found in Weapon Crate (The Barrens) at 10.0% (+315 more) (vanilla) |
| 21 |  Merc Sword | 16 | 11 | 10.7 | 2.80 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Lady Moongazer (Darkshore) at 1.8% (+438 more) (vanilla) |
| 22 |  Steady Bastard Sword | 11 | 7.6 | 2.70 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: Skull Rock (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 20 (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: Dagger, One-Handed Sword, One-Handed Axe, One-Handed Mace, Two-Handed Axe, Two-Handed Mace, Polearm, Staff, Bow, Gun. Every slot and level.