An Uncommon One-Handed Mace, item level 31, requires level 26, binds when equipped.
On Ancestral Hammer's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 237 gold86 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 13 gold19 silver to 96,652 gold73 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 1709% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 237 gold86 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 105, requires level 65 and sells to vendors for 6g 48s 80c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 105, requires level 65 and sells to vendors for 6g 48s 80c. In MoP Classic it is item level 105, requires level 65 and sells to vendors for 6g 48s 80c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 31 | 26 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 64g 34s 53c |
| The Burning Crusade | 105 | 65 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 48s 80c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 105 | 65 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 48s 80c |
| MoP Classic | 105 | 65 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 48s 80c |
In the Appearances collection, Ancestral Hammer is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 268. 4 other items wear 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 Ancestral Hammer (item level 31) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 29 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancestral Hammer (this item) | 31 | 26 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 36 realms |
 Rockshard Club | 31 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 57 realms |
 Spirit-Clad Mace | 31 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 81 gold on 57 realms |
 Lesser Sledgemace | 31 | 26 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 37 gold on 51 realms |
 Queen's Insignia | 32 | 26 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 59 realms |
 Ascendant's Scepter | 32 | 27 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 9 gold on 52 realms |
 Silvermoon War-Mace | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 126 gold on 60 realms |
| The Essence Focuser | 32 | 27 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +11 Versatility. World Drop | 4 gold on 61 realms |
| Mass of McGowan | 29 | 24 | 4.0 DPS, +5 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 65 gold on 51 realms |
 Sceptre of Hexing | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +3 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,500 gold on 51 realms |
 Gurubashi Grinder | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,978 gold on 82 realms |
Queen's Insignia has the highest item level here (32). The lowest listed price among them is The Essence Focuser at 4 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Ancestral Hammer among Weapon > Mace: Immaculate Scepter (item level 38), Dragonstrike, Reborn (item level 39), Tremendous Tankard O' Terror (item level 44), Flaming Gavel of Truth (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Discombobulator (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Ancestral Hammer among Weapon > Mace: Mug O' Hurt (item level 24), Ebony Boneclub (item level 24), Big Black Mace (item level 24), Goblin Nutcracker (item level 23) and Excavator's Brand (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ancestral Hammer uses icon file 133491, which 15 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Divine Hammer ID 25321 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32Naaru Lightmace ID 25310 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Flanged Battle Mace ID 25117 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 30Hand of Eternity ID 23556 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25318 (25313 to 25323) were usually added in the same batch as Ancestral Hammer: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Cold-Iron Scepter ID 25313 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 30
Ceremonial Hammer ID 25314 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 30Restorative Mace ID 25315 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 30Spirit-Clad Mace ID 25316 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 31Lesser Sledgemace ID 25317 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 31
Tranquility Mace ID 25319 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 31Queen's Insignia ID 25320 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32Divine Hammer ID 25321 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32Lordly Scepter ID 25322 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32Ascendant's Scepter ID 25323 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 25318 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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