This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Wand Ranged, item level 29, requires level 24, binds when picked up. Drops from Gehennas in Molten Core and 3 other encounters.
| Drop | Gehennas in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Drop | Lucifron in Molten Core | |
| Drop | Shazzrah in Molten Core | |
| Drop | Sulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core | |
| Vendor | NPC #57983 | Darkmoon Island 47.6, 66.0 |
The game's collection data lists Crimson Shocker as sold by a vendor NPC in Darkmoon Island. The vendor stands at 47.6, 66.0 on the Darkmoon Island map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #57983 | Darkmoon Island | 47.6, 66.0 | /way #407 47.6 66.0 | 71 |
Darkmoon Island 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 5g 97s 41c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 5g 37s 71c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 5g 37s 71c. In MoP Classic it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 5g 37s 70c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 24 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 13s 1c |
| Classic Era | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 97s 41c |
| The Burning Crusade | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 37s 71c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 37s 71c |
| MoP Classic | 63 | 58 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 37s 70c |
In the Appearances collection, Crimson Shocker is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5122. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Crimson Shocker in the loot of 4 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (15 other items):
Sabatons of Might
Lawbringer Gauntlets
Giantstalker's Boots
Earthfury Gauntlets
Nightslayer Gloves
Gloves of Prophecy
Flamewaker Legplates
Helm of the LifegiverSee all 16 items in the Gehennas loot table
Also drops from this encounter (16 other items):
Choker of Enlightenment
Gauntlets of Might
Lawbringer Boots
Earthfury Boots
Cenarion Boots
Felheart Gloves
Arcanist BootsFlamewaker LegplatesSee all 17 items in the Lucifron loot table
Also drops from this encounter (15 other items):
Giantstalker's Gloves
Cenarion GlovesNightslayer BootsBoots of Prophecy
Felheart SlippersArcanist GlovesFlamewaker LegplatesHelm of the LifegiverSee all 16 items in the Shazzrah loot table
Flamewaker Priest, Sulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core
Also drops from this encounter (15 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:
The 10 items nearest to Crimson Shocker (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Wand, from item level 25 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimson Shocker (this item) | 29 | 24 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Antenna of Invigoration | 29 | 25 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dragon Finger | 29 | 23 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Torch of Austen | 28 | 22 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Starheart Baton | 31 | 26 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
| Wizard's Hand | 27 | 21 | 2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wand of Allistarj | 26 | 20 | 2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mechano-Wand | 32 | 26 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Flawless Wand | 32 | 27 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Ivory Wand | 26 | 20 | 2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Flaming Incinerator | 25 | 19 | 2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
Mechano-Wand has the highest item level here (32).
Next item levels up from Crimson Shocker among Weapon > Wand: Ancestral Wand (item level 43), Wavebinder's Rod (item level 58), Plundered Light-Binding Wand (item level 60), Plundered Dragonfist Wand (item level 60) and Thalassian Spellweaver's Wand (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Crimson Shocker among Weapon > Wand: Sizzling Stick (item level 14), Opaque Wand (item level 12), Smoldering Wand (item level 12), Blazing Wand (item level 10) and Deeplurk Shock Wand (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Crimson Shocker is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 57983 stands in Darkmoon Island at map coordinates 47.6, 66.0.
1 other item in the current build is also called Crimson Shocker. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Crimson Shocker ID 225197 · Weapon - Wand · item level 164Crimson Shocker uses icon file 135150, which 54 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Bloodwoven Rod ID 15982 · Armor · item level 26Staff of Dominance ID 18842 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29Shadow Wing Focus Staff ID 19355 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29Abyssal Scepter ID 20515 · QuestArgent Crusader ID 13249 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 17077 (17072 to 17104) were usually added in the same batch as Crimson Shocker: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Blastershot Launcher ID 17072 · Weapon - Gun · item level 29
Earthshaker ID 17073 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29
Shadowstrike ID 17074 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 29
Vis'kag the Bloodletter ID 17075 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Bonereaver's Edge ID 17076 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29
Sapphiron Drape ID 17078 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Shard of the Flame ID 17082 · Armor · item level 29
Cloak of the Shrouded Mists ID 17102 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Azuresong Mageblade ID 17103 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Spinal Reaper ID 17104 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 17077 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Crimson Shocker 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 Crimson Shocker 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 Crimson Shocker
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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