The highest item level two-handed swords a level 31–40 character can wear start with Mithril Claymore (item level 45, uncommon). 16 items fit the slot and band; the top 16 are ranked here by item level, then quality, not by simulation.
| # | Name | ILvl | Req. | DPS | Speed | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mithril ClaymoreFOREVER | 45 | 40 | 34.6 | 3.80 | Two-Handed Sword | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 2 |  Witchfury | 44 | 39 | 38.9 | 2.80 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Narillasanz (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+343 more) (vanilla) |
| 3 |  Headstriker Sword | 43 | 38 | 32.5 | 2.40 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Foulbelly (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+527 more) (vanilla) |
| 4 |  Whetted Claymore | 42 | 37 | 18.7 | 3.10 | Two-Handed Sword | Found in Solid Chest (The Hinterlands) at 1.6% (+945 more) (vanilla) |
| 5 |  Sword of the Magistrate | 41 | 36 | 36.5 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Sword | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+271 more) (vanilla) |
| 6 |  Exquisite Flamberge | 41 | 36 | 30.2 | 3.00 | Two-Handed Sword | Drops from Darbel Montrose (Arathi Highlands) at 1.1% (+477 more) (vanilla) |
| 7 |  Whirlwind SwordCHANGED | 40 | 35.5 | 2.90 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: Whirlwind Weapon (vanilla) | |
| 8 |  Frost Tiger Blade | 40 | 35 | 28.8 | 3.40 | Two-Handed Sword | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 9 | Archaic Defender | 36 | 31 | 31.3 | 3.10 | Two-Handed Sword | Found in Solid Chest (Alterac Mountains) at 0.0% (+283 more) (vanilla) |
| 10 |  Moonsteel BroadswordCHANGED | 36 | 31 | 24.7 | 3.50 | Two-Handed Sword | Crafted: Blacksmithing |
| 11 |  Flamberge | 36 | 31 | 23.1 | 3.20 | Two-Handed Sword | Sold by Brenwyn Wintersteel (+15 more) (vanilla) |
| 12 |  Archeus | 35 | 23.9 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: A Daughter's Love (vanilla) | |
| 13 |  Ancient War Sword | 32 | 21.7 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: Defeat Nek'rosh (vanilla) | |
| 14 | Emil's Brand | 32 | 21.6 | 3.10 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: Insane Druids (vanilla) | |
| 15 |  Runic Darkblade | 32 | 21.7 | 3.30 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: Battle of Hillsbrad (vanilla) | |
| 16 |  Seraph's Strike | 31 | 21.1 | 3.20 | Two-Handed Sword | Quest: The Tower of Althalaxx (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: Dagger, One-Handed Sword, One-Handed Axe, One-Handed Mace, Two-Handed Axe, Two-Handed Mace, Staff, Bow, Gun. Every slot and level.