This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Two-Handed Mace, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Majordomo Executus in Molten Core.
| Drop | Majordomo Executus in Molten Core |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 13g 55s 94c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 9g 48s 76c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 9g 48s 76c. In MoP Classic it is item level 70, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 9g 48s 76c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 58s 76c |
| Classic Era | 70 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 55s 94c |
| The Burning Crusade | 70 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 9g 48s 76c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 70 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 9g 48s 76c |
| MoP Classic | 70 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 9g 48s 76c |
In the Appearances collection, Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5308. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger in the loot of 1 encounter.
Flamewaker Elite, Flamewaker Healer, Majordomo Executus in Molten Core
Also drops from this encounter (9 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 maces among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 28 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger (this item) | 29 | 25 | 2.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +9 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Sulfuron Hammer | 29 | 25 | 5.4 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Gurubashi Crusher | 29 | 25 | 5.4 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Edict of the Redeemed Crusader | 29 | 25 | 2.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +7 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Hammer of the Titans | 29 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +6 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Stone Trogg Crusher | 29 | 29 | 5.1 DPS. Vendor | Not listed |
 The Stoppable Force | 29 | 26 | 3.2 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Strength of Menethil | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +10 Stamina, +4 Strength, +9 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Ragehammer | 28 | 21 | 5.1 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Giant's Leg Bone | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 The Hammer of Destiny | 31 | 27 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Strength, +6 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
The Hammer of Destiny has the highest item level here (31).
Next item levels up from Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger among Weapon > Mace: Stormherald, Reborn (item level 39), Lerah's Ribsmasher (item level 39), Howling Hammer (item level 44), Monel-Hardened Deckpounder (item level 52) and Sinister Combatant's Deckpounder (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger among Weapon > Mace: Viscous Hammer (item level 20), War Hammer (item level 20), Bronze Warhammer (item level 16), Rakzur Club (item level 13) and Heavy Copper Maul (item level 9).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger uses icon file 132996, which 28 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Steam Pump Part ID 23981 · Quest "A little rusty, but it appears to be in working order."Zeppelin Debris ID 28116 · QuestRobo-Mechanical Guts ID 9309 · QuestFel Reaver Part ID 28551 · Quest "Small is a relative term. Maybe Mama Wheeler would like to lug these around?"Gaffer Jack ID 6717 · QuestDelicate Car Parts ID 5802 · QuestWhirring Bronze Gizmo ID 4375 · Trade Goods · item level 10Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 18803 (18796 to 18808) were usually added in the same batch as Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Horn of the Swift Brown Wolf ID 18796 · Miscellaneous · item level 10 "Teaches you how to summon this mount."
Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf ID 18797 · Miscellaneous · item level 10 "Teaches you how to summon this mount."Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf ID 18798 · Miscellaneous · item level 10 "Teaches you how to summon this mount."
Charger's Redeemed Soul ID 18799 · Quest
Shadowy Potion ID 18802 · Quest
Lord Grayson's Satchel ID 18804 · Quest "Your finished Divination Scryer and Blessed Arcanite Barding are inside the satchel."
Core Hound Tooth ID 18805 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Core Forged Greaves ID 18806 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Helm of Latent Power ID 18807 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Gloves of the Hypnotic Flame ID 18808 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 18803 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger 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 Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger 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 Hyperthermically Insulated Lava Dredger
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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