This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
Thorny Bough of the Light is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. Its first-party game data (identity, effects and sources) is read from the official World of Warcraft client build.
In the Appearances collection, Thorny Bough of the Light is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9679. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name staves among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Thorny Bough of the Light (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Staff, from item level 30 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorny Bough of the Light (this item) | 33 | 2.9 DPS, +8 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +14 Versatility. Quest | Not listed | |
 The Bringer of Death | 32 | 27 | 2.9 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +14 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Taiji Quarterstaff | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Tanjo Staff | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Starshine Staff | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Vengeance Staff | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Braxxis' Staff of Slumber | 31 | 26 | 2.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Robble's Wobbly Staff | 35 | 28 | 3.6 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Straight Hardwood Staff | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Hanbo Staff | 30 | 25 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Brutal Scar-Limb | 30 | 24 | 5.4 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Robble's Wobbly Staff has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from Thorny Bough of the Light among Weapon > Staff: Gorian Staff (item level 43), Etched-Blade Warstaff (item level 44), Rubellite Staff of Intuition (item level 52), Viridium Staff of Alacrity (item level 52) and Handmaiden's Longstaff (item level 58).
Nearest lower item levels below Thorny Bough of the Light among Weapon > Staff: Monk's Staff (item level 23), Black Duskwood Staff (item level 21), Staff of the Shade (item level 20), Gnarled Ash Staff (item level 19) and Dwarven Magestaff (item level 17).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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