This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare One-Handed Mace, item level 14, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 23 and sells to vendors for 25s 67c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 14 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 40s 74c |
| MoP Classic | 23 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 25s 67c |
In the Appearances collection, Preemptive Striker is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 227. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Preemptive Striker among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Preemptive Striker uses icon file 133045, which 21 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Discontinuer's Hammer ID 65707 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 16Lilith the Lithe's Little Hammer ID 67164 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 27Gavel of Unearthed Secrets ID 30832 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 31Halaani Hammer ID 25141 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 32Persuader ID 22384 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Fierce Mauler ID 15266 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29Sequoia Hammer ID 15225 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 19Battlesmasher ID 15224 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 16Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 56661 (56656 to 56666) were usually added in the same batch as Preemptive Striker: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Faithful Treads ID 56656 · Armor - Leather · item level 14
Gloves of Unforgotten Vows ID 56657 · Armor - Plate · item level 14
Eventide Bow ID 56658 · Weapon - Bow · item level 14
Gloaming Band ID 56659 · Armor · item level 14
Dusk-Stained Cloak ID 56660 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14
Staff of Fiery Fate ID 56662 · Weapon - Staff · item level 14
Leggings of Hellscream's Watch ID 56663 · Armor - Leather · item level 14
Shael'dryn's Bracers ID 56664 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14
Possumfoot Boots ID 56665 · Armor - Leather · item level 14
Dissembling Bracers ID 56666 · Armor - Plate · item level 14The raw ItemSparse values for item 56661 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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