Saber Slash Rune – Season of Discovery (SoD)

Author: Luxrah
Date: November 1, 2024
Updated: December 20, 2024
Expansion: WoW Classic

This guide will cover how to get the Saber Slash rune for Rogues in Season of Discovery. We’ll go over all of the locations and requirements in the walkthrough below as well as any useful tips and tricks.

Rune: Saber Slash
Engraving: Engrave Gloves – Saber Slash
Class: Rogue
Slot: Hands
Added: Phase 1
Level: 16 (Recommended)

How to Get the Saber Slash Rune

As of Phase 6, all runes and skill books can be purchased from Rune Brokers in starting zones and major cities for 1 copper a piece. Each of these vendors is simply named “Rune Broker” and can be easily spotted by their purple glow, lurking very close to where new characters enter the game. You can see all of their locations in our guide below.

Rune Broker Locations

Original Discovery Method

This rune can be obtained in Darkshore, Loch Modan, Silverpine Forest, The Barrens, or Westfall.

Darkshore ( Alliance Zone)

To acquire the Saber Slash rune, head out to the lighthouse near Auberdine in Darkshore. At (32.8, 37.1) is a mound of dirt where you can loot a Rune of Saber Slash. You can right-click this item to learn the rune.

where to find rogue saber slash darkshore alliance — Location of the mound of dirt at 32.8, 37.1.

saber slash sod rune wow rogue location auberdine dirt mound — Location of the mound of dirt at 32.8, 37.1.

Loch Modan ( Alliance Zone)

To acquire the Saber Slash rune, head to Stonewrought Dam on the northern shore of The Loch in Loch Modan. You’ll find a Stonemason’s Toolbox on a ledge around (46.4, 12.7). Jump down and loot it to get a Rune of Saber Slash. You can right-click this item to learn the rune. You can click on the rope nearby when you’re ready to climb back up.

where to find rogue saber slash loch modan alliance — Location of the Stonemason’s Toolbox on a ledge around 46.4, 12.7.

Silverpine Forest ( Horde Zone)

To acquire the Saber Slash rune, head to Shadowfang Keep in Silverpine Forest. Standing on the bridge at the entrance and you’ll see a small platform with a chest to your left. Use Sprint to jump to it. Open the chest to loot a Rune of Saber Slash. You can right-click this item to learn the rune.

The Barrens ( Horde Zone)

You will need a Lockpicking skill of 80 for this method. That requires your character to be at least level 16.

To acquire the Saber Slash rune, head to Northwatch Hold in The Barrens. Look for a stable with a chest on the roof near the main gate. You can go around to the right and jump down onto the wall behind it, then jump up to the roof. Open the chest to loot a Rune of Saber Slash. You can right-click this item to learn the rune.

Westfall ( Alliance Zone)

To acquire the Saber Slash rune, head to Sentinel Hill in Westfall. Look on the hill behind the inn for a Defias Scout with an Escape Plan buff. Approach them in stealth and use Pick Pocket to get a Rune of Saber Slash. You can right-click this item to learn the rune.

About the Author

Luxrah

I've been playing World of Warcraft on and off since vanilla, usually as a healer or caster and often as a guild leader. I play both retail and classic. I also love RPGs, sandboxes, and sims.