This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Poor One-Handed Mace, item level 20, requires level 13, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 34 and requires level 29. In Classic Era it is item level 34 and requires level 29. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 34 and requires level 29. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 34 and requires level 29. In MoP Classic it is item level 34 and requires level 29.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 20 | 13 | Poor | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| WoW Forever | 34 | 29 | Poor | Binds when picked up | - |
| Classic Era | 34 | 29 | Poor | Binds when picked up | - |
| The Burning Crusade | 34 | 29 | Poor | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 34 | 29 | Poor | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 34 | 29 | Poor | Binds when picked up | - |
In the Appearances collection, Noboru's Cudgel is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 551. 4 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 Noboru's Cudgel (item level 20) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 14 to 25.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noboru's Cudgel (this item) | 20 | 13 | 2.1 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Looming Gavel | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS, +5 Stamina, +2 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Iridescent Hammer | 18 | 11 | 3.1 DPS, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Agility or Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Excavator's Brand | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Goblin Nutcracker | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ardent Custodian | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Dodge, +3 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Heavy Bronze Mace | 16 | 10 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 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 |
 Skullcrusher Mace | 25 | 18 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Bronze Mace | 14 | 8 | 2.1 DPS, +2 Strength, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Skullcrusher Mace has the highest item level here (25).
Next item levels up from Noboru's Cudgel among Weapon > Mace: Spirit-Clad Mace (item level 31), Lesser Sledgemace (item level 31), The Essence Focuser (item level 32), Titansteel Bonecrusher (item level 35) and Titansteel Guardian (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Noboru's Cudgel among Weapon > Mace: Jiro Tuning Hammer (item level 1), Mace of Renewed Purpose (item level 1), Gavel of Lost Purpose (item level 1), Lost Sunset Scepter (item level 1) and Umbralwarden's Soul Gavel (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Noboru's Cudgel uses icon file 133485, which 245 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Primitive Club ID 4924 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 2Bruiser Club ID 4439 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 14Spiked Wooden Plank ID 3329 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 5Deadman Club ID 3294 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 2Club ID 2130 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 2Bludgeoning Cudgel ID 1823 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 14Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 6196 (6190 to 6201) were usually added in the same batch as Noboru's Cudgel: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Draenethyst Shard ID 6190 · Quest
Kimbra Boots ID 6191 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14
Bundle of Atal'ai Artifacts ID 6193 · Quest
Barreling Reaper ID 6194 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 19
Wax-Polished Armor ID 6195 · Armor - Mail · item level 8
Loch Croc Hide Vest ID 6197 · Armor - Leather · item level 14
Jurassic Wristguards ID 6198 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Black Widow Band ID 6199 · Armor · item level 15
Garneg's War Belt ID 6200 · Armor - Mail · item level 18Lithe Boots ID 6201 · Armor - Leather · item level 5The raw ItemSparse values for item 6196 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Noboru's Cudgel 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 Noboru's Cudgel 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 Noboru's Cudgel
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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