This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare One-Handed Mace, item level 22, requires level 15, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 44, requires level 39 and sells to vendors for 1g 79s 22c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 44, requires level 39 and sells to vendors for 1g 79s 22c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 44, requires level 39 and sells to vendors for 1g. In MoP Classic it is item level 40 and requires level 35.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 22 | 15 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 31s 73c |
| Classic Era | 44 | 39 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 79s 22c |
| The Burning Crusade | 44 | 39 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 79s 22c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 44 | 39 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g |
| MoP Classic | 40 | 35 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 31s 73c |
Appearance ID: 2513. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name maces among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Hand of Righteousness (item level 22) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 18 to 27.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand of Righteousness (this item) | 22 | 15 | 1.7 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +6 Versatility | Not listed |
 Excavator's Brand | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ardent Custodian | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Dodge, +3 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Goblin Nutcracker | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mug O' Hurt | 24 | 18 | 3.7 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Heaven's Light | 24 | 17 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Agility or Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +16 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Looming Gavel | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS, +5 Stamina, +2 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Skullcrusher Mace | 25 | 18 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Iridescent Hammer | 18 | 11 | 3.1 DPS, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bonesnapper | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +6 Strength, +3 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hammer of the Northern Wind | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
Hammer of the Northern Wind has the highest item level here (27).
Next item levels up from Hand of Righteousness among Weapon > Mace: The Essence Focuser (item level 32), Titansteel Bonecrusher (item level 35), Titansteel Guardian (item level 35), Bladefist Mace (item level 36) and Gurubashi Punisher (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Hand of Righteousness among Weapon > Mace: Ghoul Hammer (item level 11), Jiro Tuning Hammer (item level 1), Mace of Renewed Purpose (item level 1), Gavel of Lost Purpose (item level 1) and Lost Sunset Scepter (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hand of Righteousness uses icon file 133039, which 14 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Taran Icebreaker ID 2915 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 27Blesswind Hammer ID 15229 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 28Hammer of Revitalization ID 22315 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Grand Marshal's Warhammer ID 23454 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29High Warlord's Battle Mace ID 23464 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 7721 (7715 to 7727) were usually added in the same batch as Hand of Righteousness: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Onin's Report ID 7715 · Quest
Ravager ID 7717 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 21
Herod's Shoulder ID 7718 · Armor - Plate · item level 21
Raging Berserker's Helm ID 7719 · Armor - Plate · item level 21
Whitemane's Chapeau ID 7720 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22
Triune Amulet ID 7722 · Armor · item level 22Mograine's Might ID 7723 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 22
Gauntlets of Divinity ID 7724 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Aegis of the Scarlet Commander ID 7726 · Armor - Shield · item level 22
Watchman Pauldrons ID 7727 · Armor - Leather · item level 19The raw ItemSparse values for item 7721 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Hand of Righteousness 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 Hand of Righteousness 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 Hand of Righteousness
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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