An Epic Trade Goods, item level 15. Drops from Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern and 1 other encounter.
Nether Vortex is listed at 1 gold89 silver in the latest EU region commodity Auction House snapshot, about 17% below its typical price of 2 gold28 silver. Across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jul 2026) it has ranged from 1 gold89 silver to 4 gold22 silver. About 2,141 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 17% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 2 gold28 silver.
| Drop | Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern | |
|---|---|---|
| Drop | Kael'thas Sunstrider in The Eye |
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 75 and binds when picked up. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226 and binds when picked up. In MoP Classic it is item level 75.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 15 | Epic | - | 2g |
| The Burning Crusade | 75 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g |
| MoP Classic | 75 | Epic | - | 2g |
The 20 recipes below use Nether Vortex, across Outland Blacksmithing (10), Outland Alchemy (4), Outland Leatherworking (4) and Outland Tailoring (2). The largest single use is 5 for Blazefury.
| Creates | Recipe | Profession | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
 Assassin's Alchemist StoneEpic Trinket, item level 32. Also takes 1 Alchemist Stone and 6 Primal Shadow. | Assassin's Alchemist Stone | Outland Alchemy | 2 |
| Guardian's Alchemist StoneEpic Trinket, item level 32. Also takes 1 Alchemist Stone and 6 Primal Air. | Guardian's Alchemist Stone | Outland Alchemy | 2 |
| Redeemer's Alchemist StoneEpic Trinket, item level 32. Also takes 1 Alchemist Stone and 6 Primal Life. | Redeemer's Alchemist Stone | Outland Alchemy | 2 |
| Sorcerer's Alchemist StoneEpic Trinket, item level 32. Also takes 1 Alchemist Stone and 6 Primal Fire. | Sorcerer's Alchemist Stone | Outland Alchemy | 2 |
 BlazefuryEpic One-Handed Sword One-Hand, item level 32. Also takes 1 Blazeguard. | Blazefury | Outland Blacksmithing | 5 |
 BloodmoonEpic Two-Handed Axe Two-Hand, item level 32. Also takes 1 Mooncleaver. | Bloodmoon | Outland Blacksmithing | 5 |
 DragonstrikeEpic One-Handed Mace One-Hand, item level 32. Also takes 1 Dragonmaw. | Dragonstrike | Outland Blacksmithing | 5 |
 Lionheart ExecutionerEpic Two-Handed Sword Two-Hand, item level 32. Also takes 1 Lionheart Champion. | Lionheart Executioner | Outland Blacksmithing | 5 |
 StormheraldEpic Two-Handed Mace Two-Hand, item level 32. Also takes 1 Deep Thunder. | Stormherald | Outland Blacksmithing | 5 |
 Wicked Edge of the PlanesEpic One-Handed Axe One-Hand, item level 32. Also takes 1 Black Planar Edge. | Wicked Edge of the Planes | Outland Blacksmithing | 5 |
 Belt of the GuardianEpic Plate Waist, item level 32. Also takes 5 Hardened Adamantite Bar, 10 Primal Water and 5 Primal Earth. | Belt of the Guardian | Outland Blacksmithing | 2 |
 Bulwark of the Ancient KingsEpic Plate Chest, item level 33. Also takes 1 Bulwark of Kings. | Bulwark of the Ancient Kings | Outland Blacksmithing | 2 |
 Embrace of the Twisting NetherEpic Mail Chest, item level 33. Also takes 1 Twisting Nether Plate Shirt. | Embrace of the Twisting Nether | Outland Blacksmithing | 2 |
 Red Belt of BattleEpic Plate Waist, item level 32. Also takes 5 Hardened Adamantite Bar and 10 Primal Fire. | Red Belt of Battle | Outland Blacksmithing | 2 |
 Belt of Deep ShadowEpic Leather Waist, item level 32. Also takes 4 Heavy Knothide Leather, 10 Primal Shadow, 2 Rune Thread and 10 Primal Air. | Belt of Deep Shadow | Outland Leatherworking | 2 |
 Belt of Natural PowerEpic Leather Waist, item level 32. Also takes 4 Heavy Knothide Leather, 10 Primal Life, 2 Rune Thread and 10 Primal Air. | Belt of Natural Power | Outland Leatherworking | 2 |
 Belt of the Black EagleEpic Mail Waist, item level 32. Also takes 4 Heavy Knothide Leather, 10 Primal Air, 10 Wind Scales and 2 Rune Thread. | Belt of the Black Eagle | Outland Leatherworking | 2 |
 Monsoon BeltEpic Mail Waist, item level 32. Also takes 4 Heavy Knothide Leather, 10 Primal Water, 6 Wind Scales and 2 Rune Thread. | Monsoon Belt | Outland Leatherworking | 2 |
| Belt of BlastingEpic Cloth Waist, item level 32. Also takes 4 Bolt of Imbued Netherweave, 15 Primal Fire and 2 Rune Thread. | Belt of Blasting | Outland Tailoring | 2 |
 Belt of the Long RoadEpic Cloth Waist, item level 32. Also takes 4 Bolt of Imbued Netherweave, 10 Primal Life, 2 Rune Thread and 10 Primal Water. | Belt of the Long Road | Outland Tailoring | 2 |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Nether Vortex in the loot of 2 encounters.
Lady Vashj in Serpentshrine Cavern
Also drops from this encounter (16 other items):
Helm of the Vanquished ChampionHelm of the Vanquished DefenderHelm of the Vanquished Hero
Glorious Gauntlets of Crestfall
Runetotem's Mantle
Coral Band of the Revived
Ring of Endless Coils
Lightfathom ScepterSee all 17 items in the Lady Vashj loot table
Grand Astromancer Capernian, Kael'thas Sunstrider, Lord Sanguinar, Master Engineer Telonicus in The Eye
Also drops from this encounter (16 other items):
Chestguard of the Vanquished ChampionChestguard of the Vanquished DefenderChestguard of the Vanquished Hero
Royal Gauntlets of Silvermoon
Band of the Ranger-General
Rod of the Sun King
Leggings of Murderous Intent
Thalassian WildercloakSee all 17 items in the Grand Astromancer Capernian loot table
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
The 10 items nearest to Nether Vortex among Trade Goods > Elemental, all from The Burning Crusade like Nether Vortex.
| Item | Item Level | Details | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nether Vortex (this item) | 15 | Used in 20 recipes, including Embrace of the Twisting Nether and Bulwark of the Ancient Kings | 2 gold |
 Primal Might | 15 | Crafted with Outland Alchemy; Used in 48 recipes, including Alchemist Stone and Gauntlets of the Iron Tower | 1,388 gold |
 Primal Nether | 15 | Used in 112 recipes, including Gauntlets of the Iron Tower and Felfury Gauntlets | 1 gold |
 Primal Fire | 15 | Crafted with Outland Alchemy; Used in 80 recipes, including Spellfire Belt and Spellfire Gloves | 515 gold |
 Primal Water | 15 | Crafted with Outland Alchemy; Used in 61 recipes, including Primal Mooncloth and Frozen Shadoweave Shoulders | 139 gold |
 Primal Life | 15 | Crafted with Outland Alchemy; Used in 74 recipes, including Primal Mooncloth and Primal Mooncloth Belt | 118 gold |
 Primal Air | 15 | Crafted with Outland Alchemy; Used in 61 recipes, including Primal Fire and Swiftsteel Gloves | 490 gold |
 Primal Earth | 15 | Crafted with Outland Alchemy; Used in 60 recipes, including Primal Water and Primal Life | 6 gold |
 Primal Shadow | 15 | Crafted with Outland Alchemy; Used in 63 recipes, including Major Shadow Protection Potion and Primal Water | 37 gold |
 Primal Mana | 15 | Crafted with Outland Alchemy; Used in 60 recipes, including Primal Mooncloth Robe and Major Arcane Protection Potion | 338 gold |
 Mote of Air | 15 | Use: Create Primal Air | 49 gold |
The lowest listed price among them is Primal Nether at 1 gold in the EU Auction House.
Nether Vortex has a current Auction House listing in 2 regions. The lowest listed price is in Europe.
| Region | Lowest Listed Price | Listed On | Cheapest Realms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe | 2 gold | Region-wide | |
| United States | 2 gold | Region-wide |
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nether Vortex uses icon file 132842, which 17 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Random Volatile Element ID 54464 · Trade Goods · item level 30 "Air, water, fire, or earth."Ricket's Magnetic Fireball ID 70144 · Armor · item level 37Hardened Sap of Kri'vess ID 86517 · MiscellaneousRelinquished Holy Relic ID 153064 · Consumable · item level 50[DNT] [REUSE ME] ID 176616 · Trade Goods "Collected by Engineers, it will dissapate unless contained within a Soul Battery."Lingering Sunmote ID 178850 · Armor · item level 158Brokers' Tailoring Mote of Potentiation ID 187569 · Miscellaneous "Contains a large assortment of Shadowlands cloth of all qualities."Brokers' Skinning Mote of Potentiation ID 187570 · Miscellaneous "Contains a large assortment of Shadowlands skins of all qualities."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 30183 (30175 to 30188) were usually added in the same batch as Nether Vortex: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gor'drek's Ointment ID 30175 · Quest
Stronglimb Deeproot's Trunk ID 30177 · Quest "Now how are you supposed to carry this back to Thunderlord Stronghold?"
Thunderlord Dire Wolf Tail ID 30184 · Quest "Dire must mean big."
Cataclysm Chestplate ID 30185 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Gladiator's Felweave Amice ID 30186 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Gladiator's Felweave Cowl ID 30187 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Gladiator's Felweave Handguards ID 30188 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 30183 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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