An Uncommon Wand Ranged, item level 19, binds when picked up. Sold by 3 vendor NPCs.

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Where it comes from

Vendor	NPC #34037	Orgrimmar 37.9, 70.8
Vendor	NPC #34058	Orgrimmar 38.5, 69.8
Vendor	NPC #34074	Stormwind City 75.0, 67.8

Sold By

The game's collection data lists Research Assistant's Wand as sold by 5 vendor NPCs in Orgrimmar and Stormwind City. The first vendor stands at 37.9, 70.8 on the Orgrimmar map. The 3 with the most spawn points are shown.

Vendor	Zone	Map	Waypoint	Other items it sells
NPC #34037	Orgrimmar	37.9, 70.8	`/way #85 37.9 70.8`	36
NPC #34058	Orgrimmar	38.5, 69.8	`/way #85 38.5 69.8`	36
NPC #34074	Stormwind City	75.0, 67.8	`/way #84 75.0 67.8`	36

Orgrimmar 1 placement

Orgrimmar 1 placement

Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.

Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from Prime Slime in The Hinterlands.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 32 and sells to vendors for 41s 63c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	19	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	2g 6s 85c
MoP Classic	32	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	41s 63c

Research Assistant's Wand Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Research Assistant's Wand is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 3877. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Banshee Finger

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Research Assistant's Wand Comes From

Quests That Reward Research Assistant's Wand

1 quest lists Research Assistant's Wand among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Prime Slime with Slime Hunter Headguard, Skulk Rock Belt, Goopy Mallet, Slime Hunter Headgear

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Research Assistant's Wand Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name wands among their preferred weapons:

Discipline Priest: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Mace
Holy Priest: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Mace
Shadow Priest: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Mace
Arcane Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Fire Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Frost Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Affliction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Demonology Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Destruction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword

Similar Items

The 8 items nearest to Research Assistant's Wand (item level 19) in item level among Weapon > Wand, from item level 20 to 28.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Research Assistant's Wand (this item)	19		1.5 DPS, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina. Quest	Not listed
Starfaller	20	13	1.8 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Ember Wand	22	15	1.8 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Earthen Rod	22	15	1.8 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Umbral Wand	24	17	2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Flaming Incinerator	25	19	2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop	Not listed
Ivory Wand	26	20	2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Wand of Allistarj	26	20	2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Torch of Austen	28	22	2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed

Torch of Austen has the highest item level here (28).

Next item levels up from Research Assistant's Wand among Weapon > Wand: Mechano-Wand (item level 32), Gwyneth's Runed Dragonwand (item level 34), Wasteland Wand (item level 34), Mindless Wand (item level 35) and Blackwolf Wand (item level 36).

Nearest lower item levels below Research Assistant's Wand among Weapon > Wand: Deeplurk Shock Wand (item level 1), Crystal Focus Spellslinger (item level 1), Voodoo Hex Stick (item level 1), Spell-Infused Wriggling Tentacles (item level 1) and Ritual Weaver's Spellstick (item level 1).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Research Assistant's Wand Fits

Where to Buy Research Assistant's Wand

Research Assistant's Wand is listed at 5 vendor placements; the first 4 are below. NPC 34074 stands in Stormwind City at map coordinates 75.0, 67.8.

NPC 34074 in Stormwind City at 75.0, 67.8
NPC 34076 in Stormwind City at 74.6, 67.1
NPC 34037 in Orgrimmar at 37.9, 70.8
NPC 34058 in Orgrimmar at 38.5, 69.8

Items That Share Research Assistant's Wand's Icon

Research Assistant's Wand uses icon file 135645, which 20 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Submariner Killer ID 62869 · Weapon - Wand · item level 8
Softknuckle Poker ID 38467 · Quest
Splendid Antler ID 81222 · Miscellaneous · item level 32 "As majestic as the animal to which it belonged, its sight nonetheless fills you with sorrow for the..."
Brittle Root ID 91906 · Miscellaneous
Satyr's Lash ID 17752 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 20
Glyphed Oaken Branch ID 12663 · Quest "Glyphs of a druidic nature adorn the branch."
Felled Totem ID 113358 · Miscellaneous · item level 50
Shadow Wand ID 5071 · Weapon - Wand · item level 7

Items Numbered Next to Research Assistant's Wand

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 59277 (59272 to 59282) were usually added in the same batch as Research Assistant's Wand: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Helm of Aerie Peak ID 59272 · Armor - Plate · item level 20
Luring Necklace ID 59273 · Armor · item level 19
Katoom's Mask ID 59274 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19
Stomachache Belt ID 59275 · Armor - Leather · item level 19
Snapjaw Bracers ID 59276 · Armor - Plate · item level 19
Slime Hunter Headguard ID 59278 · Armor - Leather · item level 19
Skulk Rock Belt ID 59279 · Armor - Plate · item level 19
Voice Stealer ID 59280 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 19
Elder's Wristwraps ID 59281 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19
Encroaching Treads ID 59282 · Armor - Leather · item level 19