Is Wand of Decay in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Wand of Decay 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.

What level is Wand of Decay in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Wand of Decay is uncommon quality, item level 21 with no level requirement.

What does Wand of Decay sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 11s 75c for one Wand of Decay in Classic Era.

What slot is Wand of Decay in WoW Classic?

Wand of Decay is a Ranged Wand in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Wand of Decay - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Wand of Decay Game Data

Appearance

Appearance ID: 1828. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Necrotic Wand

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Wand of Decay Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name wands among their preferred weapons:

Discipline Priest: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Mace
Holy Priest: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Mace
Shadow Priest: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Mace
Arcane Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Fire Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Frost Mage: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Affliction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Demonology Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword
Destruction Warlock: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Sword

Similar Items

The 6 items nearest to Wand of Decay (item level 13) in item level among Weapon > Wand, from item level 14 to 23.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Wand of Decay (this item)	13		0.8 DPS, +2 Intellect, +3 Stamina	Not listed
Sizzling Stick	14		1.2 DPS, +2 Intellect, +3 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Wand of Eventide	19	12	1.5 DPS, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Starfaller	20	13	1.8 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Ember Wand	22	15	1.8 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Earthen Rod	22	15	1.8 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Jaina's Firestarter	23	16	2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Versatility. World Drop	Not listed

Jaina's Firestarter has the highest item level here (23).

Next item levels up from Wand of Decay among Weapon > Wand: Umbral Wand (item level 24), Flaming Incinerator (item level 25), Wand of Allistarj (item level 26), Ivory Wand (item level 26) and Wizard's Hand (item level 27).

Nearest lower item levels below Wand of Decay among Weapon > Wand: Deeplurk Shock Wand (item level 1), Crystal Focus Spellslinger (item level 1), Voodoo Hex Stick (item level 1), Spell-Infused Wriggling Tentacles (item level 1) and Ritual Weaver's Spellstick (item level 1).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Wand of Decay in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Wand of Decay 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 Wand of Decay next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Wand of Decay in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Wand of Decay 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.
What level is Wand of Decay in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Wand of Decay is uncommon quality, item level 21 with no level requirement.
What does Wand of Decay sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 11s 75c for one Wand of Decay in Classic Era.
What slot is Wand of Decay in WoW Classic?: Wand of Decay is a Ranged Wand in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70205, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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

3D Model

About Wand of Decay

Wand of Decay is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no Auction House price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.