An Uncommon Trade Goods, item level 10. Crafted with Transmute: Water to Undeath.
Essence of Undeath is listed at 88 gold21 silver in the latest EU region commodity Auction House snapshot, about 30% above its typical price of 67 gold94 silver. Across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jul 2026) it has ranged from 11 gold40 silver to 175 gold13 silver. About 1,693 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 30% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 67 gold94 silver.
| Crafted | Transmute: Water to Undeath | Recipe |
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First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 55. In Classic Era it is item level 55. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 55. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 55. In MoP Classic it is item level 55.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 10 | Uncommon | 10s |
| WoW Forever | 55 | Uncommon | 10s |
| Classic Era | 55 | Uncommon | 10s |
| The Burning Crusade | 55 | Uncommon | 10s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 55 | Uncommon | 10s |
| MoP Classic | 55 | Uncommon | 10s |
The Classic Alchemy recipe Transmute: Water to Undeath takes 1 Essence of Water.
The 25 recipes below use Essence of Undeath, across Classic Blacksmithing (9), Classic Inscription (3), Classic Tailoring (3), Classic Enchanting (2), Classic Jewelcrafting (2), Classic Leatherworking (2), Classic Alchemy (1), Classic Engineering (1) and Northrend Cooking (1). The largest single use is 40 for Death's Gamble.
| Creates | Recipe | Profession | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
 Apothecary's WorktableAlso takes 8 Ironwood Lumber, 2 Arcanite Bar, 1 Black Lotus and 6 Crystal Vial. | Apothecary's Worktable | Classic Alchemy | 3 |
 Death's GambleEpic Shield, item level 29. Also takes 60 Wartorn Scrap, 20 Huge Emerald, 60 Ghost Dye and 12 Arcanite Bar. | Death's Gamble | Classic Blacksmithing | 40 |
 Belt of the MentorEpic Plate Waist, item level 30. Also takes 15 Wartorn Scrap, 45 Truesilver Bar, 8 Arcanite Bar and 4 Azerothian Diamond. | Belt of the Mentor | Classic Blacksmithing | 30 |
 Blade of Unholy MightEpic Two-Handed Sword Two-Hand, item level 29. Also takes 80 Wartorn Scrap, 20 Arcanite Bar, 40 Gold Bar and 4 Golden Pearl. | Blade of Unholy Might | Classic Blacksmithing | 20 |
 Dawn of DemiseEpic One-Handed Sword One-Hand, item level 30. Also takes 40 Wartorn Scrap, 8 Large Fang, 16 Enchanted Thorium Bar, 6 Dark Rune and 12 Arcanite Bar. | Dawn of Demise | Classic Blacksmithing | 20 |
 Blade of the Fallen SeraphEpic One-Handed Sword One-Hand, item level 29. Also takes 40 Wartorn Scrap, 30 Enchanted Thorium Bar, 2 Pristine Black Diamond, 8 Frozen Rune and 20 Large Brilliant Shard. | Blade of the Fallen Seraph | Classic Blacksmithing | 16 |
 Harbinger of DeathEpic Dagger One-Hand, item level 29. Also takes 40 Wartorn Scrap, 40 Dense Grinding Stone, 8 Arcanite Bar and 6 Pristine Black Diamond. | Harbinger of Death | Classic Blacksmithing | 16 |
 AnnihilatorRare One-Handed Axe One-Hand, item level 29. Also takes 40 Thorium Bar, 12 Arcanite Bar, 8 Huge Emerald, 2 Dense Grinding Stone and 4 Enchanted Leather. | Annihilator | Classic Blacksmithing | 10 |
 Axe of Sundered BoneEpic One-Handed Axe One-Hand, item level 29. Also takes 40 Wartorn Scrap, 16 Large Opal, 8 Arcanite Bar and 60 Thorium Bar. | Axe of Sundered Bone | Classic Blacksmithing | 8 |
| CorruptionRare Two-Handed Sword Two-Hand, item level 28. Also takes 40 Thorium Bar, 2 Arcanite Bar, 16 Demonic Rune, 2 Blue Sapphire, 2 Dense Grinding Stone and 4 Rugged Leather. | Corruption | Classic Blacksmithing | 8 |
 Darkmaster's Mystical BrazierAlso takes 12 Ironwood Lumber, 6 Large Brilliant Shard, 5 Greater Eternal Essence and 2 Dark Rune. | Darkmaster's Mystical Brazier | Classic Enchanting | 5 |
| LifestealingAlso takes 4 Large Brilliant Shard and 4 Living Essence. | Lifestealing | Classic Enchanting | 4 |
 Gnomish Death RayCommon Trinket, item level 25. Also takes 2 Mithril Tube, 1 Unstable Trigger, 4 Ichor of Undeath and 1 Inlaid Mithril Cylinder. | Gnomish Death Ray | Classic Engineering | 1 |
 Encased Frigid HeartEpic Held In Off-hand, item level 29. Also takes 16 Frozen Rune, 6 Arcanite Bar, 20 Dark Rune and 16 Truesilver Bar. | Encased Frigid Heart | Classic Inscription | 20 |
 Brill CoffinAlso takes 10 Ironwood Lumber, 5 Essence of Earth and 3 Ink of the Sky. | Brill Coffin | Classic Inscription | 5 |
 Brill Coffin LidAlso takes 8 Ironwood Lumber, 2 Essence of Earth and 1 Ink of the Sky. | Brill Coffin Lid | Classic Inscription | 2 |
 Frostwyrm's Frigid StareEpic Held In Off-hand, item level 30. Also takes 20 Wartorn Scrap, 8 Frozen Rune, 10 Blue Sapphire and 15 Ghost Dye. | Frostwyrm's Frigid Stare | Classic Jewelcrafting | 40 |
 Frostwyrm's Icy GazeEpic Held In Off-hand, item level 30. Also takes 20 Wartorn Scrap, 8 Frozen Rune, 2 Pristine Black Diamond and 15 Ghost Dye. | Frostwyrm's Icy Gaze | Classic Jewelcrafting | 40 |
 Languished LeatherAlso takes 50 Wartorn Scrap, 40 Enchanted Leather, 2 Dark Rune and 1 Frozen Rune. | Languished Leather | Classic Leatherworking | 6 |
 Lucien's Lost SolesRare Leather Feet, item level 24. Also takes 16 Rugged Leather, 4 Cured Rugged Hide and 6 Rune Thread. | Lucien's Lost Soles | Classic Leatherworking | 6 |
 Bindings of the Harvested SoulEpic Cloth Wrist, item level 29. Also takes 15 Wartorn Scrap, 8 Felcloth, 6 Bolt of Runecloth, 4 Frozen Rune and 5 Dark Rune. | Bindings of the Harvested Soul | Classic Tailoring | 10 |
 Felcloth GlovesRare Cloth Hands, item level 29. Also takes 12 Bolt of Runecloth, 20 Felcloth, 6 Demonic Rune and 2 Rune Thread. | Felcloth Gloves | Classic Tailoring | 8 |
 Cursed ClothAlso takes 50 Wartorn Scrap, 20 Felcloth, 2 Dark Rune and 1 Frozen Rune. | Cursed Cloth | Classic Tailoring | 6 |
 Haunted HerringAlso takes 1 Fangtooth Herring. | Haunted Herring | Northrend Cooking | 1 |
 Spectral EssenceUncommon Trinket, item level 29. Also takes 3 Dark Rune. | Empower Spectral Essence | 5 |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest EU listings, the reagents for one craft cost 99g 79s. Essence of Undeath lists from 89g each, so one craft sold at that price returns 15g 24s less than its reagents cost, after the 5% auction cut. The Classic Alchemy recipe Transmute: Water to Undeath is taught by Recipe: Transmute Water to Undeath. It turns yellow at Classic Alchemy skill 275 and grey at 290.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Essence of Water | 1 | 99 gold79 silver | 99 gold79 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 99 gold79 silver | ||
| Essence of Undeath at its lowest listing | 89 gold | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | −15 gold24 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest EU Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The 10 items nearest to Essence of Undeath among Trade Goods > Elemental, all from Classic like Essence of Undeath.
| Item | Item Level | Details | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essence of Undeath (this item) | 10 | Crafted with Classic Alchemy; Used in 47 recipes, including Gnomish Death Ray and Corruption | 89 gold |
 Essence of Earth | 10 | Crafted with Classic Alchemy; Used in 29 recipes, including Thorium Shield Spike and Stronghold Gauntlets | 1 gold |
 Essence of Fire | 10 | Crafted with Classic Alchemy; Used in 35 recipes, including Smoking Heart of the Mountain and Fiery Plate Gauntlets | 10 silver |
| Essence of Water | 10 | Crafted with Classic Alchemy; Used in 55 recipes, including Dawnbringer Shoulders and Storm Gauntlets | 99 gold |
 Essence of Air | 10 | Crafted with Classic Alchemy; Used in 12 recipes, including Essence of Fire and Robe of the Archmage | 44 gold |
 Living Essence | 10 | Crafted with Classic Alchemy; Used in 37 recipes, including Wildthorn Mail and Bleakwood Hew | 9 gold |
 Elemental Earth | 10 | Used in 17 recipes, including Earthen Vest and Robe of Power | 47 silver |
 Elemental Fire | 10 | Crafted with Classic Alchemy; Used in 10 recipes, including Robe of Power and Crimson Silk Robe | 4 silver |
 Elemental Air | 10 | Used in 4 recipes, including Robe of Power and Greater Holy Protection Potion | 26 gold |
 Elemental Water | 10 | Used in 6 recipes, including Azure Silk Belt and Robe of Power | 4 silver |
 Core of Earth | 10 | Used in 8 recipes, including The Shatterer and Runed Mithril Hammer | 4 silver |
The lowest listed price among them is Elemental Fire at 4 silver in the EU Auction House.
Essence of Undeath has a current Auction House listing in 2 regions. The lowest listed price is in United States.
| Region | Lowest Listed Price | Listed On | Cheapest Realms |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 53 gold | Region-wide | |
| Europe | 89 gold | Region-wide |
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 12808 (12802 to 12813) were usually added in the same batch as Essence of Undeath: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Darkspear ID 12802 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 29Living Essence ID 12803 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Powerful Mojo ID 12804 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Unforged Rune Covered Breastplate ID 12806 · Quest · item level 25 "Covered in demonic runes."
Scourge Banner ID 12807 · Quest
Guardian Stone ID 12809 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Enchanted Leather ID 12810 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Righteous Orb ID 12811 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Unfired Plate Gauntlets ID 12812 · Quest · item level 25
Flask of Mystery Goo ID 12813 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 12808 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Essence of Undeath 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 Essence of Undeath next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Classic Era page for Essence of Undeath
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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