This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Staff Two-Hand, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up. Drops from Kael'thas Sunstrider in The Eye.
| Drop | Kael'thas Sunstrider in The Eye |
|---|
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 141, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 17g 25s 26c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 17g 25s 26c. In MoP Classic it is item level 141, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 17g 25s 26c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 14g 59s 54c |
| The Burning Crusade | 141 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 17g 25s 26c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 17g 25s 26c |
| MoP Classic | 141 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 17g 25s 26c |
In the Appearances collection, The Nexus Key is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 7735. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists The Nexus Key in the loot of 1 encounter.
Grand Astromancer Capernian, Kael'thas Sunstrider, Lord Sanguinar, Master Engineer Telonicus in The Eye
Also drops from this encounter (16 other items):
Gauntlets of the Sun King
Sunshower Light Cloak
Crown of the Sun
Sunhawk Leggings
Royal Cloak of the Sunstriders
Twinblade of the Phoenix
Thalassian Wildercloak
Leggings of Murderous IntentSee all 17 items in the Grand Astromancer Capernian loot table
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 staves among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to The Nexus Key (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Staff, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Nexus Key (this item) | 32 | 27 | 2.9 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +11 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Exodar Life-Staff | 32 | 27 | 2.9 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +12 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 The Bringer of Death | 32 | 27 | 2.9 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +14 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Braxxis' Staff of Slumber | 31 | 26 | 2.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Starshine Staff | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Soulscryer | 30 | 25 | 2.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Classic Inscription | Not listed |
 Elemental Mage Staff | 29 | 23 | 2.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Solstice Staff | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Rattan Bo Staff | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wanderer's Guide | 29 | 2.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Inscription | Not listed | |
 Robble's Wobbly Staff | 35 | 28 | 3.6 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
Robble's Wobbly Staff has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from The Nexus Key among Weapon > Staff: Gorian Staff (item level 43), Crystalfire Spellstaff (item level 44), Kihrawr's Scratching Post (item level 44), Howling Staff (item level 44) and Rubellite Staff of Intuition (item level 52).
Nearest lower item levels below The Nexus Key among Weapon > Staff: Black Duskwood Staff (item level 21), Battle Staff (item level 21), Staff of the Shade (item level 20), Gnarled Ash Staff (item level 19) and Staff of the Friar (item level 16).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called The Nexus Key. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
The Nexus Key ID 171485 · Weapon - Staff · item level 60The Nexus Key uses icon file 135180, which 5 other items also use. The 1 closest by item ID:
The Nexus Key ID 171485 · Weapon - Staff · item level 60Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 29988 (29983 to 29993) were usually added in the same batch as The Nexus Key: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Fel-Steel Warhelm ID 29983 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Girdle of Zaetar ID 29984 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Void Reaver Greaves ID 29985 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Cowl of the Grand Engineer ID 29986 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Gauntlets of the Sun King ID 29987 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Sunshower Light Cloak ID 29989 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Crown of the Sun ID 29990 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Sunhawk Leggings ID 29991 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Royal Cloak of the Sunstriders ID 29992 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Twinblade of the Phoenix ID 29993 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 29988 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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