This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Wand Ranged, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 14g 89s 94c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 6g 41s. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 6g 41s. In MoP Classic it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 6g 41s.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 14g 58s 20c |
| Classic Era | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 14g 89s 94c |
| The Burning Crusade | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 41s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 41s |
| MoP Classic | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 41s |
Appearance ID: 6099. 5 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name wands among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Wand of the Whispering Dead (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Wand, from item level 25 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wand of the Whispering Dead (this item) | 29 | 25 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility | Not listed |
 Antenna of Invigoration | 29 | 25 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dragon Finger | 29 | 23 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Torch of Austen | 28 | 22 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Starheart Baton | 31 | 26 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
| Wizard's Hand | 27 | 21 | 2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wand of Allistarj | 26 | 20 | 2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mechano-Wand | 32 | 26 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Flawless Wand | 32 | 27 | 2.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Ivory Wand | 26 | 20 | 2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Flaming Incinerator | 25 | 19 | 2.0 DPS, +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
Mechano-Wand has the highest item level here (32).
Next item levels up from Wand of the Whispering Dead among Weapon > Wand: Ancestral Wand (item level 43), Wavebinder's Rod (item level 58), Plundered Light-Binding Wand (item level 60), Plundered Dragonfist Wand (item level 60) and Thalassian Spellweaver's Wand (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Wand of the Whispering Dead among Weapon > Wand: Sizzling Stick (item level 14), Opaque Wand (item level 12), Smoldering Wand (item level 12), Blazing Wand (item level 10) and Deeplurk Shock Wand (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Wand of the Whispering Dead uses icon file 135481, which 9 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Wand of Fates ID 22820 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29The Black Stalk ID 29350 · Weapon - Wand · item level 32Legion Teleporter Control ID 30695 · Quest "Allows the holder to use Legion Hold's teleporter to access Invasion Point: Cataclysm."Contortion ID 39473 · Weapon - Wand · item level 35Plague Igniter ID 40284 · Weapon - Wand · item level 35Sovereign Rod ID 41366 · QuestIceshrieker's Touch ID 43186 · Weapon - Wand · item level 34Coffin Nail ID 49852 · Weapon - Wand · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 23009 (23004 to 23014) were usually added in the same batch as Wand of the Whispering Dead: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Idol of Longevity ID 23004 · Miscellaneous · item level 31
Totem of Flowing Water ID 23005 · Miscellaneous · item level 31
Libram of Light ID 23006 · Miscellaneous · item level 31
Piglet's Collar ID 23007 · Miscellaneous "Teaches you how to summon this companion."
Sealed Research Report ID 23008 · QuestSealed Research Report ID 23010 · QuestSealed Research Report ID 23011 · QuestSealed Research Report ID 23012 · QuestSealed Research Report ID 23013 · Quest
Iblis, Blade of the Fallen Seraph ID 23014 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 23009 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Wand of the Whispering Dead 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 the Whispering Dead 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 Wand of the Whispering Dead
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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