This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Wand Ranged, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when picked up. Drops from Loken in Halls of Lightning.
| Drop | Loken in Halls of Lightning | Normal, Heroic |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 187, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 10s 46c. In MoP Classic it is item level 187, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 10g 46s 28c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 29 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 105g 36s 2c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 187 | 78 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 10s 46c |
| MoP Classic | 187 | 78 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 10g 46s 28c |
In the Appearances collection, Ancient Measuring Rod is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 9702. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Ancient Measuring Rod.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Ancient Measuring Rod in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (23 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name wands among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ancient Measuring Rod uses icon file 135434, which 17 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Flickering Torch ID 39559 · MiscellaneousBrave's Torch ID 33343 · QuestSergeant's Torch ID 33321 · QuestBleeding Hollow Torch ID 31347 · QuestTurkey Shooter ID 44812 · ConsumableTo'kini's Blowgun ID 44890 · QuestOld Elekk Prod ID 26049 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 5Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36989 (36983 to 36995) were usually added in the same batch as Ancient Measuring Rod: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Cape of Seething Steam ID 36983 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Eternally Folded Blade ID 36984 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Volkhan's Hood ID 36985 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Kilt of Molten Golems ID 36986 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Chaotic Spiral Amulet ID 36988 · Armor · item level 35
Raiments of the Titans ID 36991 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Leather-Braced Chain Leggings ID 36992 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Seal of the Pantheon ID 36993 · Armor · item level 35
Projectile Activator ID 36994 · Weapon - Gun · item level 35
Fists of Loken ID 36995 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 36989 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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