An Epic Gem, item level 32. Sold by a vendor NPC.
Etched Shadow Spinel is listed at 249 gold80 silver in the latest EU region commodity Auction House snapshot, about 28% above its typical price of 195 gold62 silver. Across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jul 2026) it has ranged from 81 gold22 silver to 1,379 gold97 silver. About 60 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 28% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 195 gold62 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #64606 | Townlong Steppes 37.9, 64.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Crafted | Etched Shadow Spinel | Recipe |
The game's collection data lists Etched Shadow Spinel as sold by a vendor NPC in Townlong Steppes. The vendor stands at 37.9, 64.6 on the Townlong Steppes map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #64606 | Townlong Steppes | 37.9, 64.6 | /way #388 37.9 64.6 | 378 |
Townlong Steppes 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 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 85 and sells to vendors for 9g.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | Epic | 90s |
| MoP Classic | 85 | Epic | 9g |
The Cataclysm Jewelcrafting recipe Etched Shadow Spinel takes 1 Shadow Spinel.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest EU listings, the reagents for one craft cost 164g. Etched Shadow Spinel lists from 498g 10s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 309g 19s after the 5% auction cut, a 188% margin over its reagents. The Cataclysm Jewelcrafting recipe Etched Shadow Spinel is taught by Design: Etched Shadow Spinel.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Shadow Spinel | 1 | 164 gold | 164 gold |
| Reagents for one craft | 164 gold | ||
| Etched Shadow Spinel at its lowest listing | 498 gold10 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 309 gold19 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.
Etched Shadow Spinel adds Strength and Critical Strike when socketed. Socket colors it matches: Red, Blue. See Etched Shadow Spinel on the gem list for every socket it fits.
The 10 items nearest to Etched Shadow Spinel among Gem > Multiple Stats, all from Cataclysm like Etched Shadow Spinel.
| Item | Item Level | Bonus | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etched Shadow Spinel (this item) | 32 | Strength and Critical Strike; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 498 gold |
 Radiant Elven Peridot | 32 | Critical Strike and Versatility; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 2,999 gold |
| Shattered Elven Peridot | 32 | Haste and Versatility; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | Not listed |
| Energized Elven Peridot | 32 | Haste and Versatility; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 2,999 gold |
 Polished Lava Coral | 32 | Agility and Dodge; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | Not listed |
| Deft Lava Coral | 32 | Agility and Haste; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 1,745 gold |
| Fierce Lava Coral | 32 | Strength and Haste; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 1,728 gold |
| Glinting Shadow Spinel | 32 | Agility and Critical Strike; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 498 gold |
| Accurate Shadow Spinel | 32 | Haste and Critical Strike; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 268 gold |
| Veiled Shadow Spinel | 32 | Intellect and Critical Strike; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 498 gold |
| Retaliating Shadow Spinel | 32 | Parry and Critical Strike; Crafted with Cataclysm Jewelcrafting | 997 gold |
The lowest listed price among them is Accurate Shadow Spinel at 268 gold in the EU Auction House. 8 of the 10 have a current listing.
Etched Shadow Spinel has a current Auction House listing in 2 regions. The lowest listed price is in Europe.
| Region | Lowest Listed Price | Listed On | Cheapest Realms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 498 gold | Region-wide | |
| United States | 3,002 gold | Region-wide |
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Etched Shadow Spinel is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 64606 stands in Townlong Steppes at map coordinates 37.9, 64.6.
Etched Shadow Spinel uses icon file 531775, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Retaliating Shadow Spinel ID 71865 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Mysterious Shadow Spinel ID 71867 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Veiled Shadow Spinel ID 71864 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Purified Shadow Spinel ID 71868 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Accurate Shadow Spinel ID 71863 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Shifting Shadow Spinel ID 71869 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Glinting Shadow Spinel ID 71862 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Guardian's Shadow Spinel ID 71870 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 71866 (71861 to 71871) were usually added in the same batch as Etched Shadow Spinel: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Resplendent Lava Coral ID 71861 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Glinting Shadow Spinel ID 71862 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Accurate Shadow Spinel ID 71863 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Veiled Shadow Spinel ID 71864 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Retaliating Shadow Spinel ID 71865 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Mysterious Shadow Spinel ID 71867 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Purified Shadow Spinel ID 71868 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Shifting Shadow Spinel ID 71869 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Guardian's Shadow Spinel ID 71870 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."Timeless Shadow Spinel ID 71871 · Gem · item level 32 "Matches any socket."The raw ItemSparse values for item 71866 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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