Gnarlroot Spinecleaver — Transmog Set Guide

Gnarlroot Spinecleaver is an epic two-handed sword added to World of Warcraft with the Midnight expansion. The blade is styled after the haranir - an ancient race of hunters whose settlements grow around the roots of the Trees of Life. The blade resembles splintered wood, while living, gnarled roots run along the hilt alongside the dim bioluminescent glow characteristic of this people's underground jungles.

The sword is designed for strength users: it suits the warrior, death knight, and paladin specializations. In terms of stats, this is item level 276 gear, and it can be wielded in combat starting at level 90. For transmog, what matters is the model - the massive "living tree" silhouette makes the blade a striking choice for nature-themed and druidic looks.

The Gnarlroot Spinecleaver drops from Season 1 content of the Midnight expansion. It is an epic-quality drop from dungeons designed around the haranir theme, so the model ties directly into the bioluminescent root jungles of the new race.

• Quality - epic, item level 276 (upgrade tier "Heroic" 6/6).
• Required character level - 90.
• The sword binds when picked up, so it cannot be transferred to another character.
• The drop appears when completing the corresponding dungeon on Mythic and Mythic+ difficulty.
• The drop chance depends on the number of competitors for this specialization in the group: the fewer strength characters there are, the higher the probability that the blade goes to you.

This blade has a natural, "woody" style, and there are several two-handed swords in the game with a similar silhouette and color scheme. Each of them is worth considering as a substitute if farming the Gnarlroot Spinecleaver drags on.

• Gnarlroot Spinecleaver - the base option described in this guide.
• Two-handed swords from Dragonflight dungeons and raids designed around the Emerald Dream theme offer a close palette of green and woody tones.
• If you want a darker, "charred" bark shade, take a look at fire- and Fel-themed weapons - they contrast nicely with the image of a dying forest.

Exact recolors of this specific model are not confirmed at the time of writing, so the Gnarlroot Spinecleaver itself is taken as the basis.

• Harmonizes with nature-themed sets - druidic looks, Emerald Dream sets, and green outfits with plant motifs.
• Complements haranir looks and any "forest" concepts emphasizing roots, bark, and glow.
• Contrasts with heavy metallic plate armor - a debatable but expressive choice for a death knight or warrior playing on the theme of "corrupted nature."
• Fits a brown-green and swampy palette: leather and mail sets in earthy tones highlight the blade's woody texture.