This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Wand Ranged, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Gluth in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 25g 90s 20c. In MoP Classic it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 25g 90s 20c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 112g 45s 34c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 25g 90s 20c |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 25g 90s 20c |
In the Appearances collection, Fading Glow is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10308. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Fading Glow.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Fading Glow in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
The Impossible Dream
Boots of Impetuous Ideals
Footwraps of Vile Deceit
Cowl of Innocent Delight
Grotesque Handgrips
Girdle of Unity
Vest of Vitality
Greaves of TurbulenceSee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth loot table
Also drops from this encounter (21 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 8 items nearest to Fading Glow (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Wand, from item level 25 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fading Glow (this item) | 35 | 30 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +3 Haste, +4 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Gwyneth's Runed Dragonwand | 34 | 29 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +5 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wasteland Wand | 34 | 29 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Immaculate Wand | 38 | 34 | 2.2 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mechano-Wand | 32 | 26 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Torch of Austen | 28 | 22 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Glowstar Rod | 28 | 22 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Wand of Allistarj | 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 |
Immaculate Wand has the highest item level here (38).
Next item levels up from Fading Glow among Weapon > Wand: Wavebinder's Rod (item level 58), Plundered Dragonfist Wand (item level 60), Plundered Wand of Tentacle Horrors (item level 60), Thalassian Spellweaver's Wand (item level 197) and Nightfall Darkcaster's Wand (item level 610).
Nearest lower item levels below Fading Glow among Weapon > Wand: Umbral Wand (item level 24), Jaina's Firestarter (item level 23), Earthen Rod (item level 22), Ember Wand (item level 22) and Starfaller (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Fading Glow uses icon file 135482, which 8 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Wand of the Archlich ID 39426 · Weapon - Wand · item level 35Soulsplinter ID 50291 · Weapon - Wand · item level 35Surveying Markers ID 29445 · QuestDoomfinger ID 22821 · Weapon - Wand · item level 30Shadowguard Harvester ID 152431 · Consumable · item level 45Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40245 (40240 to 40250) were usually added in the same batch as Fading Glow: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Greaves of Turbulence ID 40240 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Girdle of Unity ID 40241 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Grotesque Handgrips ID 40242 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Footwraps of Vile Deceit ID 40243 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The Impossible Dream ID 40244 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35Boots of Impetuous Ideals ID 40246 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Cowl of Innocent Delight ID 40247 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Eternal Might ID 40248 · Trade Goods · item level 20Vest of Vitality ID 40249 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Aged Winter Cloak ID 40250 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40245 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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