This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Neck, item level 22, requires level 14, binds when picked up. Drops from Princess Theradras in Maraudon.
| Drop | Princess Theradras in Maraudon | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #44245 | Stormwind City 78.7, 69.1 |
| Vendor | NPC #46556 | Orgrimmar 48.7, 71.7 |
The game's collection data lists Gemshard Heart as sold by 2 vendor NPCs in Stormwind City and Orgrimmar. The first vendor stands at 78.7, 69.1 on the Stormwind City map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #44245 | Stormwind City | 78.7, 69.1; 76.1, 66.8; 79.1, 69.4 | /way #84 78.7 69.1 | 345 |
| NPC #46556 | Orgrimmar | 48.7, 71.7 | /way #85 48.7 71.7 | 345 |
Stormwind City 3 placements
VendorVendorVendorOrgrimmar 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 54 and requires level 49. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 54 and requires level 48. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 54, requires level 48 and sells to vendors for 1g. In MoP Classic it is item level 39 and requires level 34.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 22 | 14 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 16s 31c |
| Classic Era | 54 | 49 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 16s 31c |
| The Burning Crusade | 54 | 48 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 16s 31c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 54 | 48 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g |
| MoP Classic | 39 | 34 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 16s 31c |
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Gemshard Heart in the loot of 1 encounter.
Princess Theradras in Maraudon
Also drops from this encounter (6 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
The 5 items nearest to Gemshard Heart (item level 22) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Neck slot, from item level 19 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemshard Heart (this item) | 22 | 14 | +5 Stamina, +13 Haste, +6 Versatility | Not listed |
 Greenstone Talisman | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina | Not listed |
 Basalt Necklace | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina | Not listed |
| Jungle Necklace | 29 | 23 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina | 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 |
Necklace of the Deep has the highest item level here (31).
Next item levels up from Gemshard Heart among Armor > Miscellaneous, Neck slot: Jade Dagger Pendant (item level 34), Wodin's Lucky Necklace (item level 35), Blood Sun Necklace (item level 35), Immaculate Amulet (item level 38) and Deep Amber Pendant (item level 48).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Gemshard Heart is listed at 2 vendor placements. NPC 44245 stands in Stormwind City at map coordinates 78.7, 69.1.
Gemshard Heart uses icon file 135227, which 13 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Frostmaul E'ko ID 12436 · QuestIce Thistle E'ko ID 12435 · QuestChillwind E'ko ID 12434 · QuestWildkin E'ko ID 12433 · QuestShardtooth E'ko ID 12432 · QuestWinterfall E'ko ID 12431 · QuestFrostsaber E'ko ID 12430 · QuestEssence of the Exile ID 6851 · ConsumableBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 17707 (17702 to 17712) were usually added in the same batch as Gemshard Heart: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Celebrian Rod ID 17702 · Quest
Celebrian Diamond ID 17703 · Quest
Edge of Winter ID 17704 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 21
Thrash Blade ID 17705 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 22
Plans: Edge of Winter ID 17706 · Recipe "Teaches you how to make the Edge of Winter."
Elixir of Frost Power ID 17708 · Consumable · item level 16
Recipe: Elixir of Frost Power ID 17709 · Recipe "Teaches you how to make an Elixir of Frost Power."
Charstone Dirk ID 17710 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 22
Elemental Rockridge Leggings ID 17711 · Armor - Plate · item level 22
Winter Veil Disguise Kit ID 17712 · Miscellaneous "For when the weather outside is frightful..."The raw ItemSparse values for item 17707 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Gemshard Heart 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 Gemshard Heart 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 Gemshard Heart
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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