- Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood
- Binds when picked up
- Sword
- Two Hand
- Speed 3.50
- 229 - 344 Damage
- (81.9 damage per second)
- +33 Stamina
- Durability 120 / 120
- Requires Level 60
- Item Level 81
- Equip: Increases attack power by 86.
- "The initials A.L. are etched on the hilt."
- Sell Price: 10
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A paladin shown wielding Ashkandi.
An orc can be seen wielding Ashkandi in the Burning Crusade cinematic
Ashkandi, Greatsword of the Brotherhood is an epic two hand sword that drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair, at about a 7% rate.
Background
This massive two-handed sword has a hilt resembling the intertwined necks and heads of two red dragons. The weapon’s wicked, impossibly sharp blade only hints at the massive power contained within.Template:Cite
Notes
This weapon has been replaced by many Burning Crusade weapons, but as of patch 1.11, this was the third highest DPS sword in the game, along with [Claymore of Unholy Might], being beaten slightly by [Kalimdor's Revenge], a drop from the Temple of Ahn'Qiraj, and [Corrupted Ashbringer]. The high stamina bonus made this an ideal weapon for warriors and paladins.
There were many arguments over which sword, Kalimdor's Revenge, or this, was better for dps warriors but in the hands of the right spec either sword can deliver the best PvE damage when fully utilized.
Anduin Lothar's sword
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Some speculate that Quel'Zaram and Ashkandi are two names for the same sword. However in the RPG they are two separate weapons. Others speculate that Ashkandi is the Great Royal Sword of Stormwind.
Due to the sword being called, "Greatsword of the Brotherhood", and the initials A.L. on its hilt, this weapon is believed to be the legendary sword of Anduin Lothar, the late Regent Lord of Azeroth and Champion of King Llane. He was killed by Orgrim Doomhammer during the closing battles in the Second War. Monster Guide gives a description of the sword, and states that it is made of "thorium", it makes no connection at all to Anduin Lothar. Perhaps indicating it has nothing to do with Anduin Lothar.
This sword is now found in the possession of Nefarian in Blackwing Lair, presumably due to his father Neltharion's involvement in the ending of the Second War. Some believe it have been modified or corrupted by Nefarian or one of his underlings due to its blackened appearance. However, the hilt is described as resembling the neck and heads of "red dragons", not black. Why Nefarian would transform the sword into something bearing his enemies' appearance makes little sense - unless it's a trophy.