An Epic One-Handed Mace, item level 23, requires level 16, binds when equipped.
On Ardent Custodian's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 35,000 gold over the last 30 days, ranging from 20,000 gold to 48,000 gold, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 2g 15s 32c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 2g 15s 33c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 2g 15s 33c. In MoP Classic it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 2g 15s 33c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | 16 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 34g 57s 38c |
| Classic Era | 43 | 38 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 15s 32c |
| The Burning Crusade | 43 | 38 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 15s 33c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 43 | 38 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 15s 33c |
| MoP Classic | 43 | 38 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 15s 33c |
In the Appearances collection, Ardent Custodian is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 271. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name maces among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Ardent Custodian (item level 23) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 19 to 27.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent Custodian (this item) | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Dodge, +3 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Goblin Nutcracker | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mug O' Hurt | 24 | 18 | 3.7 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Excavator's Brand | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Big Black Mace | 24 | 18 | 3.7 DPS, +6 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Skullcrusher Mace | 25 | 18 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Diamond-Tip Bludgeon | 25 | 19 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bonesnapper | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +6 Strength, +3 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dreamslayer | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS, +5 Strength, +3 Haste | Not listed |
 Looming Gavel | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS, +5 Stamina, +2 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Smashing Star | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Bonesnapper has the highest item level here (27).
Next item levels up from Ardent Custodian among Weapon > Mace: Serene Hammer (item level 34), Gurubashi Punisher (item level 37), Immaculate Scepter (item level 38), Dragonstrike, Reborn (item level 39) and Tremendous Tankard O' Terror (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Ardent Custodian among Weapon > Mace: Bronze Mace (item level 14), Jiro Tuning Hammer (item level 1), Mace of Renewed Purpose (item level 1), Gavel of Lost Purpose (item level 1) and Lost Sunset Scepter (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ardent Custodian uses icon file 133488, which 18 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Dense Triangle Mace ID 3203 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 18Mograine's Might ID 7723 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 22Thaurissan's Royal Scepter ID 11928 · Armor · item level 28Viscous Hammer ID 13045 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 20Twig of the World Tree ID 13047 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 28Energetic Rod ID 18321 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 22Grand Marshal's Punisher ID 18865 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 868 (863 to 873) were usually added in the same batch as Ardent Custodian: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gloom Reaper ID 863 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 21
Knightly Longsword ID 864 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 21
Leaden Mace ID 865 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 19
Monk's Staff ID 866 · Weapon - Staff · item level 23
Gloves of Holy Might ID 867 · Armor - Leather · item level 23
Dazzling Longsword ID 869 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 22
Fiery War Axe ID 870 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 22
Flurry Axe ID 871 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 25
Rockslicer ID 872 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 12
Staff of Jordan ID 873 · Weapon - Staff · item level 22The raw ItemSparse values for item 868 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Ardent Custodian is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Ardent Custodian next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Ardent Custodian
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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