Heavy Copper Longsword — Transmog Set Guide

Heavy Copper Longsword is an uncommon-quality one-handed sword that appeared in World of Warcraft with patch 2.3.0. It is a simple, low-level Blacksmithing blade: a broad straight edge with a coppery sheen and a short, undecorated crossguard. In terms of stats it is an item level 5 weapon, but its appeal lies not in the numbers but in the look.

The model's main feature is that the sword is sheathed on the back rather than at the hip, unlike most one-handed blades. This behavior is rare among swords of this silhouette, so the item is prized by transmog collectors who gather unusual weapon-carrying styles. The sword suits classes that wield one-handed swords: Warriors, Paladins, Rogues, Demon Hunters, as well as any character who equips this weapon type for the look.

The appearance is obtained only through crafting via the Blacksmithing profession. The finished item is created from a plan, and the plan itself was once awarded for completing a profession quest.

• The recipe Plans: Heavy Copper Longsword requires Blacksmithing at skill level 35.
• The plan was a reward for the quest Supplying the Front — an Alliance-faction Blacksmithing chain.
• The quest was started by Tormus Deepforge in Ironforge, in the Great Forge area. The objective required delivering 6 copper axes and 6 copper-weave belts to Thorvald Deepforge at the southern guard tower in Loch Modan.
• Crafting the sword itself requires reagents: Copper Bar x10, Tigerseye and Rough Grinding Stone x2.

Important to note: the "Supplying the Front" quest was removed from the live game in the Cataclysm expansion (patch 4.0.3a). On modern Midnight servers you can no longer obtain the plan this way — the appearance remains available only to those who learned the recipe earlier.

• Fits early mail and plate sets of starting levels — a simple blade without ornate decoration harmonizes with basic armor.
• Pairs with copper and bronze gear tones thanks to the warm metallic hue of the blade.
• Great for minimalist "ordinary soldier" or militiaman looks, where flashy enchanted weapons are not needed.
• Contrasts with heavy gothic sets — a debatable but recognizable choice due to the atypical back-carry.