A Rare One-Handed Mace, item level 27, requires level 21, binds when equipped.
On Viking Warhammer's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 602 gold37 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 602 gold34 silver to 2,789 gold36 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 54, requires level 49 and sells to vendors for 3g 58s 15c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 54, requires level 49 and sells to vendors for 3g 58s 15c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 54, requires level 49 and sells to vendors for 3g 58s 15c. In MoP Classic it is item level 54, requires level 49 and sells to vendors for 3g 58s 15c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 27 | 21 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 69g 97s 75c |
| Classic Era | 54 | 49 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 58s 15c |
| The Burning Crusade | 54 | 49 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 58s 15c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 54 | 49 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 58s 15c |
| MoP Classic | 54 | 49 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 58s 15c |
In the Appearances collection, Viking Warhammer is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 489. 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 maces among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Viking Warhammer (item level 27) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 25 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Warhammer (this item) | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +6 Stamina, +3 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bonesnapper | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +6 Strength, +3 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hammer of the Northern Wind | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS. World Drop | Not listed |
 Smashing Star | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Volcanic Hammer | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Sceptre of Hexing | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +3 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Gurubashi Grinder | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Hand of Edward the Odd | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gurubashi Hexxer | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Skullcrusher Mace | 25 | 18 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Diamond-Tip Bludgeon | 25 | 19 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Hand of Edward the Odd has the highest item level here (29).
Next item levels up from Viking Warhammer among Weapon > Mace: Gurubashi Punisher (item level 37), Immaculate Scepter (item level 38), Dragonstrike, Reborn (item level 39), Tremendous Tankard O' Terror (item level 44) and Flaming Gavel of Truth (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Viking Warhammer among Weapon > Mace: Dreamslayer (item level 19), Looming Gavel (item level 19), Heavy Bronze Mace (item level 16), Bronze Mace (item level 14) and Jiro Tuning Hammer (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Viking Warhammer uses icon file 133046, which 40 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Bulky Bludgeon ID 1825 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 18Rock Maul ID 1826 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 17Rock Hammer ID 2026 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 13Cracked Sledge ID 1414 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 4Kobold Mining Mallet ID 1389 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 3Gnoll Punisher ID 1214 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 10Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 1721 (1715 to 1728) were usually added in the same batch as Viking Warhammer: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Polished Jazeraint Armor ID 1715 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Robe of the Magi ID 1716 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22
Double Link Tunic ID 1717 · Armor - Mail · item level 18
Basilisk Hide Pants ID 1718 · Armor - Leather · item level 23
Tanglewood Staff ID 1720 · Weapon - Staff · item level 24
Thornstone Sledgehammer ID 1722 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 23
Large Knapsack ID 1725 · Container · item level 20
Poison-Tipped Bone Spear ID 1726 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 21
Sword of Decay ID 1727 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 20
Teebu's Blazing Longsword ID 1728 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 1721 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Viking Warhammer 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 Viking Warhammer next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Viking Warhammer
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
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