This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Mace, item level 41, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 541, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 50g 83s 14c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 41 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 119g 34s 7c |
| MoP Classic | 541 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 50g 83s 14c |
Appearance ID: 20228. 5 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 the Dark Animus (item level 41) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 32 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand of the Dark Animus (this item) | 41 | 35 | 4.8 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +5 Haste | Not listed |
 Tremendous Tankard O' Terror | 44 | 40 | 5.2 DPS, +5 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Steelforged Hammer | 44 | 35 | 5.2 DPS, +5 Agility, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Howling Mace | 44 | 40 | 5.2 DPS, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Immaculate Scepter | 38 | 34 | 2.3 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gurubashi Punisher | 37 | 32 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Titansteel Bonecrusher | 35 | 30 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength, +4 Critical Strike, +6 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Titansteel Guardian | 35 | 30 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Adamant Mallet | 34 | 29 | 4.4 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Serene Hammer | 34 | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 The Essence Focuser | 32 | 27 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +11 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
Howling Mace has the highest item level here (44).
Next item levels up from Hand of the Dark Animus among Weapon > Mace: Flanged Mace (item level 58), Precision Attitude Adjuster (item level 59), Notorious Combatant's Discombobulator (item level 60), Stinkrot Smasher (item level 60) and Plundered Mogu Scepter (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Hand of the Dark Animus among Weapon > Mace: Silvermoon War-Mace (item level 30), Hand of Edward the Odd (item level 29), Gurubashi Hexxer (item level 29), The Final Dream (item level 29) and Replaced Servo Arm (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
4 other items in the current build are also called Hand of the Dark Animus. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Hand of the Dark Animus ID 94954 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 40Hand of the Dark Animus ID 95770 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 39Hand of the Dark Animus ID 96142 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 40Hand of the Dark Animus ID 96514 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 41Hand of the Dark Animus uses icon file 794752, which 12 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Hand of the Dark Animus ID 96514 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 41Hand of the Dark Animus ID 96142 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 40Hand of the Dark Animus ID 95770 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 39Hand of the Dark Animus ID 94954 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 40Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 96886 (96881 to 96891) were usually added in the same batch as Hand of the Dark Animus: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Clear-Mind Helm ID 96881 · Armor - Mail · item level 41
Bonemender Bracers ID 96882 · Armor - Plate · item level 41
Spaulders of Primordial Growth ID 96883 · Armor - Plate · item level 41
Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 96884 · Armor - Shield · item level 41
Gore-Soaked Gear ID 96885 · Armor · item level 41
Hood of the Crimson Wake ID 96887 · Armor - Cloth · item level 41
Cha-Ye's Essence of Brilliance ID 96888 · Armor · item level 41
Constantly Accelerating Cloak ID 96889 · Armor - Cloth · item level 41
Athame of the Sanguine Ritual ID 96890 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 41
Worldbinder Leggings ID 96891 · Armor - Leather · item level 41The raw ItemSparse values for item 96886 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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