This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Staff Two-Hand, item level 32, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 138 and sells to vendors for 11g 2s 46c. In MoP Classic it is item level 138 and sells to vendors for 11g 2s 46c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 86g 71s 3c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 138 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 11g 2s 46c |
| MoP Classic | 138 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 11g 2s 46c |
In the Appearances collection, Writhing Longstaff is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9612. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 quests list Writhing Longstaff among their rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 Writhing Longstaff (item level 32) in item level among Weapon > Staff, from item level 29 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writhing Longstaff (this item) | 32 | 5.6 DPS, +9 Agility, +15 Stamina. Quest | Not listed | |
 The Bringer of Death | 32 | 27 | 2.9 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +14 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Exodar Life-Staff | 32 | 27 | 2.9 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +12 Versatility. 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 |
 Brutal Scar-Limb | 30 | 24 | 5.4 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 |
 Solstice Staff | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Writhing Longstaff 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 Writhing Longstaff among Weapon > Staff: Monk's Staff (item level 23), Staff of Jordan (item level 22), Battle Staff (item level 21), Staff of the Shade (item level 20) and Gnarled Ash Staff (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Writhing Longstaff uses icon file 135211, which 21 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Spirit Channeller's Rod ID 37026 · Weapon - Staff · item level 32Snow Blossom Staff ID 36708 · Weapon - Staff · item level 34Hive Comb Staff ID 36704 · Weapon - Staff · item level 33Tusked Greatstaff ID 36703 · Weapon - Staff · item level 33Iceberg Staff ID 36699 · Weapon - Staff · item level 32Cursed Staff ID 36554 · Weapon - Staff · item level 34Ritual Greatstaff ID 36551 · Weapon - Staff · item level 34Jester's Stick ID 36547 · Weapon - Staff · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36878 (36873 to 36883) were usually added in the same batch as Writhing Longstaff: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Drakkari Spirit Dust ID 36873 · Quest
Horn of the Herald ID 36874 · Armor · item level 32
Shovelhorn Steak ID 36875 · Quest
Scorched Holy Symbol ID 36876 · Quest
Folded Letter ID 36877 · Consumable
Soldier's Spiked Mace ID 36879 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32
Vicious Spellblade ID 36880 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
Medic's Morning Star ID 36881 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32
Warsong Longbow ID 36882 · Weapon - Bow · item level 32
Combatant Greatsword ID 36883 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 36878 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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