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Shadow Oil
Item Level 14Consumable
Requires Level 11
Use: Shadow Oil
Sell price: 1 silver50 copper
Current price
112 gold49 silver
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I'd daresay the proc rate is 15%.
No, all weapon enchants last through death.
At the release of Lich King, temporary weapon enhancements (oils & stones) worked on items all the way to those requiring level 80 (I applied it to Totemic Purification Rod with no problems), this was changed by Blizzard within weeks of release. After much experimenting I found that (at version 3.0.9) the current cut off for using these is any weapon with item value of 162 (as rated in the Armory). Any weapon at or above 166 will alert the user that the attempt failed but will not consume the object. I was able to apply oil to a Levitating Dagger (BOE green) which requires level 75 to use.
- Right now 721 units listed across 3 price tiers.live market
- Listings cluster between 112 gold and 112 gold: a 0% spread reads as a steady market.live market
- Listings are up 180% from their 7 day average (721 vs 257 units).live market
- Today's price is on the high side: only 1% of recorded snapshots were pricier.live market
Shadow Oil Price History
EU Region (Commodity)Supply & Availability
EU Region (Commodity)721Units listed
12Sellers
112 gold49 silverCheapest now
Deep supply
Shadow Oil is listed at 112 gold49 silver in the latest EU region commodity Auction House snapshot, about 161% above its typical price of 43 gold4 silver. Across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jul 2026) it has ranged from 22 gold31 silver to 87 gold50 silver. About 721 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 161% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 43 gold4 silver.
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- Used in 7 recipes across Alchemy, Blacksmithing, Jewelcrafting, Leatherworking and Tailoring: Greater Shadow Protection Potion, Shadow Crescent Axe, Wicked Moonstone Ring and more.crafting
Shadow Oil Effects
- Use: Shadow Oil
When applied to a melee weapon it gives a 15% chance of casting Shadow Bolt at the opponent when it hits. Lasts 30 minutes. Cannot be applied to items higher than level $ecix.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
Crafted By
The Classic Alchemy recipe Shadow Oil takes 2 Grave Moss and 1 Crystal Vial.
Used In
The 7 recipes below use Shadow Oil, across Classic Leatherworking (3), Classic Alchemy (1), Classic Blacksmithing (1), Classic Jewelcrafting (1) and Classic Tailoring (1). The largest single use is 2 for Shadow Crescent Axe.
| Creates | Recipe | Profession | Needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Shadow Protection PotionAlso takes 1 Dreamfoil and 1 Crystal Vial. | Greater Shadow Protection Potion | Classic Alchemy | 1 |
 Shadow Crescent AxeUncommon Two-Handed Axe Two-Hand, item level 22. Also takes 10 Steel Bar and 2 Citrine. | Shadow Crescent Axe | Classic Blacksmithing | 2 |
 Wicked Moonstone RingUncommon Finger, item level 19. Also takes 1 Lesser Moonstone and 4 Iron Bar. | Wicked Moonstone Ring | Classic Jewelcrafting | 1 |
 Dusky Leather ArmorUncommon Leather Chest, item level 20. Also takes 10 Heavy Leather and 2 Fine Thread. | Dusky Leather Armor | Classic Leatherworking | 1 |
 Guardian ArmorUncommon Leather Chest, item level 20. Also takes 2 Cured Heavy Hide, 12 Heavy Leather and 2 Fine Thread. | Guardian Armor | Classic Leatherworking | 1 |
 Heavy Scale ShirtUncommon Mail Chest, item level 20. Also takes 10 Heavy Leather and 2 Fine Thread. | Heavy Scale Shirt | Classic Leatherworking | 1 |
 Shadow HoodUncommon Cloth Head, item level 20. Also takes 4 Bolt of Silk Cloth and 1 Silken Thread. | Shadow Hood | Classic Tailoring | 1 |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Similar Items
The 10 items nearest to Shadow Oil among Consumable > Other, all from Classic like Shadow Oil.
| Item | Item Level | Details | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Oil (this item) | 14 | Crafted with Classic Alchemy; Used in 7 recipes, including Shadow Crescent Axe and Guardian Armor | 32 gold |
 Empty Poison Vial | 14 | 2 gold | |
 Scroll of Intellect III | 13 | Crafted with Classic Inscription; Use: Intellect | 5 gold |
 Scroll of Protection III | 13 | Use: Armor | 990 gold |
| Scroll of Stamina III | 13 | Crafted with Classic Inscription; Use: Stamina | 99 silver |
| Scroll of Versatility III | 13 | Crafted with Classic Inscription; Use: Versatility | 75 silver |
 Scroll of Agility III | 13 | Crafted with Classic Inscription; Use: Agility | 90 silver |
| Scroll of Strength III | 13 | Crafted with Classic Inscription; Use: Strength | 50 silver |
 Burning Charm | 15 | Use: Banish Thundering Exile | 30 gold |
 Thundering Charm | 15 | Use: Banish Cresting Exile | 13 silver |
 Cresting Charm | 15 | Use: Banish Burning Exile | 1,958 gold |
The lowest listed price among them is Thundering Charm at 13 silver in the EU Auction House.
Across Regions
Shadow Oil 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 | 32 gold | Region-wide | |
| United States | 60 gold | Region-wide |
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shadow Oil in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever
Shadow Oil 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 Shadow Oil next to the live retail market on this page.
- Is Shadow Oil in World of Warcraft: Forever?
- Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Shadow Oil is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
- Where do you get Shadow Oil in WoW Classic?
- In Classic Era, Shadow Oil is created by Shadow Oil.
- What level is Shadow Oil in WoW Classic?
- In Classic Era, Shadow Oil is Common quality, item level 34 and requires level 24.
- What does Shadow Oil sell for to a vendor in Classic?
- A vendor pays 1s 50c for one Shadow Oil in Classic Era.
- What is Shadow Oil used for in WoW Classic?
- Shadow Oil is a reagent in 6 Classic Era recipes, including Dusky Boots, Dusky Leather Armor, Greater Shadow Protection Potion, Guardian Armor and 2 more.
- How much is Shadow Oil on the auction house right now?
- 112g 49s on the EU region auction house, on live retail servers, from the latest Blizzard auction house snapshot. Blizzard publishes no Classic Era auction house feed, and Forever has not launched, so those two have no price here yet.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's Professions, Legacy, Camping and Honor changes · Classic Era page for Shadow Oil