A Rare Trade Goods, item level 20. Drops from Algalon the Observer in Ulduar and 12 other encounters.
Runed Orb is listed at 35 silver in the latest EU region commodity Auction House snapshot, about 24% below its typical price of 46 silver7 copper. Across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jul 2026) it has ranged from 20 silver42 copper to 5 gold90 silver. About 7,729 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 24% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 46 silver7 copper.
| Drop | Algalon the Observer in Ulduar | Normal |
|---|---|---|
| Drop | Auriaya in Ulduar | |
| Drop | Flame Leviathan in Ulduar | |
| Drop | General Vezax in Ulduar | |
| Drop | Hodir in Ulduar | |
| Drop | Ignis the Furnace Master in Ulduar | |
| Drop | Kologarn in Ulduar | |
| Drop | Mimiron in Ulduar | |
| Drop | Razorscale in Ulduar | |
| Drop | The Assembly of Iron in Ulduar | |
| Drop | Thorim in Ulduar | |
| Drop | XT-002 Deconstructor in Ulduar | |
| Drop | Yogg-Saron in Ulduar |
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 80, binds when picked up and sells to vendors for 5g. In MoP Classic it is item level 80 and sells to vendors for 5g.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 20 | Rare | - | 20s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 80 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 5g |
| MoP Classic | 80 | Rare | - | 5g |
The 20 recipes below use Runed Orb, across Northrend Blacksmithing (8), Northrend Leatherworking (8) and Northrend Tailoring (4). The largest single use is 6 for Battlelord's Plate Boots.
| Creates | Recipe | Profession | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
 Battlelord's Plate BootsEpic Plate Feet, item level 35. Also takes 5 Titansteel Bar. | Battlelord's Plate Boots | Northrend Blacksmithing | 6 |
 Belt of the TitansEpic Plate Waist, item level 35. Also takes 5 Titansteel Bar. | Belt of the Titans | Northrend Blacksmithing | 6 |
 Indestructible Plate GirdleEpic Plate Waist, item level 35. Also takes 5 Titansteel Bar. | Indestructible Plate Girdle | Northrend Blacksmithing | 6 |
 Plate Girdle of RighteousnessEpic Plate Waist, item level 35. Also takes 5 Titansteel Bar. | Plate Girdle of Righteousness | Northrend Blacksmithing | 6 |
| Spiked DeathdealersEpic Plate Feet, item level 35. Also takes 5 Titansteel Bar. | Spiked Deathdealers | Northrend Blacksmithing | 6 |
 Treads of DestinyEpic Plate Feet, item level 35. Also takes 5 Titansteel Bar. | Treads of Destiny | Northrend Blacksmithing | 6 |
 Dalaran Runic AnvilAlso takes 8 Coldwind Lumber, 5 Titansteel Bar and 2 Eternal Earth. | Dalaran Runic Anvil | Northrend Blacksmithing | 2 |
 Dalaran Sewer GateAlso takes 15 Coldwind Lumber, 4 Titansteel Bar and 1 Eternal Water. | Dalaran Sewer Gate | Northrend Blacksmithing | 2 |
 Belt of Arctic LifeEpic Leather Waist, item level 35. Also takes 4 Heavy Borean Leather and 3 Arctic Fur. | Belt of Arctic Life | Northrend Leatherworking | 6 |
 Belt of DragonsEpic Mail Waist, item level 35. Also takes 3 Arctic Fur and 20 Icy Dragonscale. | Belt of Dragons | Northrend Leatherworking | 6 |
 Blue Belt of ChaosEpic Mail Waist, item level 35. Also takes 3 Arctic Fur and 20 Nerubian Chitin. | Blue Belt of Chaos | Northrend Leatherworking | 6 |
 Boots of Living ScaleEpic Mail Feet, item level 35. Also takes 3 Arctic Fur and 20 Jormungar Scale. | Boots of Living Scale | Northrend Leatherworking | 6 |
 Boots of Wintry EnduranceEpic Leather Feet, item level 35. Also takes 3 Arctic Fur and 20 Icy Dragonscale. | Boots of Wintry Endurance | Northrend Leatherworking | 6 |
 Death-Warmed BeltEpic Leather Waist, item level 35. Also takes 3 Arctic Fur and 4 Eternal Shadow. | Death-warmed Belt | Northrend Leatherworking | 6 |
 Footpads of SilenceEpic Leather Feet, item level 35. Also takes 3 Arctic Fur and 2 Eternal Shadow. | Footpads of Silence | Northrend Leatherworking | 6 |
 Lightning Grounded BootsEpic Mail Feet, item level 35. Also takes 3 Arctic Fur and 20 Icy Dragonscale. | Lightning Grounded Boots | Northrend Leatherworking | 6 |
 Cord of the White DawnEpic Cloth Waist, item level 35. Also takes 8 Moonshroud. | Cord of the White Dawn | Northrend Tailoring | 6 |
 Sash of Ancient PowerEpic Cloth Waist, item level 35. Also takes 4 Spellweave and 4 Ebonweave. | Sash of Ancient Power | Northrend Tailoring | 6 |
 Savior's SlippersEpic Cloth Feet, item level 35. Also takes 8 Moonshroud. | Savior's Slippers | Northrend Tailoring | 6 |
 Spellslinger's SlippersEpic Cloth Feet, item level 35. Also takes 4 Spellweave and 4 Ebonweave. | Spellslinger's Slippers | Northrend Tailoring | 6 |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Runed Orb in the loot of 13 encounters. 6 with a boss page are listed here.
Algalon the Observer in Ulduar
Also drops from this encounter (32 other items):
Fragment of Val'anyr
Skyforge Crossbow
Bulwark of Algalon
Legplates of the Endless VoidSabatons of Lifeless Night
Fang of Oblivion
Comet's Trail
Boundless GazeSee all 33 items in the Algalon the Observer loot table
Also drops from this encounter (48 other items):
Fragment of Val'anyr
Stonerender
Cloak of the Makers
Shoulderplates of the Eternal
Gloves of the Stonereaper
Platinum Band of the Aesir
Siren's Cry
Unbreakable ChestguardSee all 49 items in the Auriaya loot table
Also drops from this encounter (58 other items):
Strength of the Automaton
Iron Riveted War Helm
Mechanist's Bindings
Gloves of the Fiery Behemoth
Titanguard
Mimiron's Inferno Couplings
The Leviathan's Coil
Glowing Ring of ReclamationSee all 59 items in the Flame Leviathan loot table
Also drops from this encounter (61 other items):
Fragment of Val'anyr
Lotrafen, Spear of the DamnedBoots of the Underdweller
Helm of the Faceless
Metallic Loop of the Sufferer
Darkcore Leggings
Belt of Clinging Hope
The General's HeartSee all 62 items in the General Vezax loot table
Also drops from this encounter (72 other items):
Fragment of Val'anyr
Northern Barrier
Frozen Loop
Frostplate Greaves
Winter's Icy Embrace
Frost-Bound Chain Bracers
Staff of Endless Winter
StormedgeSee all 73 items in the Hodir loot table
Ignis the Furnace Master in Ulduar
Also drops from this encounter (48 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
The 10 items nearest to Runed Orb among Trade Goods > Other; 7 of them also come from Wrath of the Lich King.
| Item | Item Level | Details | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runed Orb (this item) | 20 | Used in 20 recipes, including Belt of the Titans and Battlelord's Plate Boots | 30 silver |
 Frozen Orb | 20 | Used in 71 recipes, including Frosthide Leg Armor and Icescale Leg Armor | 42 gold |
 Crusader Orb | 20 | Used in 36 recipes, including Royal Moonshroud Robe and Royal Moonshroud Bracers | 1 gold |
 Primordial Saronite | 20 | Used in 18 recipes, including Leggings of Woven Death and Deathfrost Boots | 7 gold |
 Pygmy Oil | 20 | Crafted with Northrend Alchemy; Used in 5 recipes (Northrend Alchemy), including Guru's Elixir and Flask of Pure Mojo | 80 silver |
 Pygmy Suckerfish | 20 | Used in Pygmy Oil (Northrend Alchemy) | 90 silver |
 Northern Spices | 20 | Used in 24 recipes (Northrend Cooking), including Mega Mammoth Meal and Tender Shoveltusk Steak | 1 gold |
 Ethereal Oil | 20 | Crafted with Northrend Alchemy; Used in 2 recipes, including Elixir of Water Walking | 27 gold |
 Big-Mouth Clam | 17 | 14 gold | |
 Common Parchment | 17 | 4,900 gold | |
 Melted Vial | 23 | 99 gold |
The lowest listed price among them is Pygmy Oil at 80 silver in the EU Auction House.
Runed Orb has a current Auction House listing in 2 regions. The lowest listed price is in United States.
| Region | Lowest Listed Price | Listed On | Cheapest Realms |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 21 silver | Region-wide | |
| Europe | 30 silver | Region-wide |
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Runed Orb uses icon file 254118, which 11 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Titan Power Core ID 62055 · Quest "Simply looking at the core instills you with a feeling of complete serenity."Glass Fishing Bobber ID 67404 · ConsumableDud Holy Hand Grenade ID 76748 · Miscellaneous "Unfortunately for the user, it didn't work."Engraved Jade Disk ID 87814 · Miscellaneous · item level 35 "A beautiful poem engraved in jade by a scribe of great skill."Falanaar Orb ID 141639 · Consumable "Rare Falanaar artifact of extreme power."Gral-Adorned Astrolabe ID 162979 · Miscellaneous · item level 50 "A reminder that the shark loa watches over every voyage."Sculpted Elethium Orb ID 187499 · Miscellaneous "Some portions of the orb resemble the terrain of some of the Shadowlands realms you have visited, while..."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 45087 (45080 to 45092) were usually added in the same batch as Runed Orb: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Large Femur ID 45080 · Quest
Murderer's Toolkit ID 45082 · Quest "A bag full of ropes, bloody knives, poisons, gags, and fire starting materials."
Enchanted Bridle ID 45083 · Quest
Titansteel Spellblade ID 45085 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35
Rising Sun ID 45086 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 35
Plans: Belt of the Titans ID 45088 · Recipe · item level 32 "Teaches you how to forge a Belt of the Titans."Plans: Battlelord's Plate Boots ID 45089 · Recipe · item level 32 "Teaches you how to forge Battlelord's Plate Boots."Plans: Plate Girdle of Righteousness ID 45090 · Recipe · item level 32 "Teaches you how to forge a Plate Girdle of Righteousness."Plans: Treads of Destiny ID 45091 · Recipe · item level 32 "Teaches you how to forge Treads of Destiny."Plans: Indestructible Plate Girdle ID 45092 · Recipe · item level 32 "Teaches you how to forge an Indestructible Plate Girdle."The raw ItemSparse values for item 45087 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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