This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Neck, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Fankriss the Unyielding in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.
| Drop | Fankriss the Unyielding in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj |
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First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 77 and requires level 60. In Classic Era it is item level 77 and requires level 60. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 77 and requires level 60. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 264 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 77 and requires level 60.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 64s 43c |
| WoW Forever | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 64s 43c |
| Classic Era | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 64s 43c |
| The Burning Crusade | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 64s 43c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 264 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 64s 43c |
| MoP Classic | 77 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 64s 43c |
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Barbed Choker in the loot of 1 encounter.
Fankriss the Unyielding in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj
Also drops from this encounter (12 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Barbed Choker carries Agility or Strength, the primary stat of Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Protection and Retribution Paladin; Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight; Enhancement Shaman; Brewmaster and Windwalker Monk; Feral and Guardian Druid; Havoc and Vengeance Demon Hunter.
The 6 items nearest to Barbed Choker (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Neck slot, from item level 29 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbed Choker (this item) | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Agility or Strength | Not listed |
 Talisman of True Treasure Tracking | 29 | Not listed | ||
 Necklace of the Deep | 31 | 26 | +5 Agility, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Jewelcrafting | Not listed |
 Jade Dagger Pendant | 34 | 28 | +4 Agility or Strength, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Jewelcrafting | Not listed |
 Wodin's Lucky Necklace | 35 | 30 | +4 Agility, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Haste | Not listed |
 Blood Sun Necklace | 35 | 28 | +4 Intellect, +4 Haste, +6 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Jewelcrafting | Not listed |
 Firebound Gorget | 37 | 32 | +3 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Mastery, +3 Critical Strike | Not listed |
Firebound Gorget has the highest item level here (37).
Next item levels up from Barbed Choker among Armor > Miscellaneous, Neck slot: Deep Amber Pendant (item level 48), Azsunite Pendant (item level 48), Queen's Opal Pendant (item level 48), Skystone Pendant (item level 50) and Deadly Sinvyr Necklace (item level 151).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Barbed Choker uses icon file 133340, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Amulet of the Fallen God ID 21712 · Armor · item level 30Chain of the Twilight Owl ID 24121 · Armor · item level 32Barbed Choker of Discipline ID 28516 · Armor · item level 32Pendant of a Thousand Maws ID 46022 · Armor · item level 35Collar of Ceaseless Torment ID 47607 · Armor · item level 35Collar of Unending Torment ID 47849 · Armor · item level 35Collar of Ceaseless Torment ID 47915 · Armor · item level 35Collar of Unending Torment ID 47988 · Armor · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 21664 (21663 to 21669) were usually added in the same batch as Barbed Choker: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Robes of the Guardian Saint ID 21663 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Mantle of Wicked Revenge ID 21665 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Sartura's Might ID 21666 · Armor · item level 29
Legplates of Blazing Light ID 21667 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Scaled Leggings of Qiraji Fury ID 21668 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Creeping Vine Helm ID 21669 · Armor - Leather · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 21664 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Barbed Choker 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 Barbed Choker 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 Barbed Choker
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
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