This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Neck, item level 27, requires level 21, binds when picked up. Drops from Ramstein the Gorger in Stratholme - Service Entrance.
| Drop | Ramstein the Gorger in Stratholme - Service Entrance |
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First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 62 and requires level 57. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 62 and requires level 57. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 41s 95c. In MoP Classic it is item level 53 and requires level 48.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 27 | 21 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 19s 53c |
| Classic Era | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 19s 53c |
| The Burning Crusade | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 19s 53c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 41s 95c |
| MoP Classic | 53 | 48 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 19s 53c |
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Animated Chain Necklace in the loot of 1 encounter.
Ramstein the Gorger in Stratholme - Service Entrance
Also drops from this encounter (5 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
The 10 items nearest to Animated Chain Necklace (item level 27) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Neck slot, from item level 19 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animated Chain Necklace (this item) | 27 | 21 | +6 Stamina, +12 Critical Strike, +7 Versatility | Not listed |
 Quicksilver Pendant | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina | 9 gold on 47 realms |
 Talisman of True Treasure Tracking | 29 | 4 gold on 52 realms | ||
 Necklace of the Deep | 31 | 26 | +5 Agility, +5 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Jewelcrafting | 500 gold on 47 realms |
 Jade Dagger Pendant | 34 | 28 | +4 Agility or Strength, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Jewelcrafting | 249 gold on 47 realms |
| Greenstone Talisman | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina | 4 gold on 51 realms |
 Blood Sun Necklace | 35 | 28 | +4 Intellect, +4 Haste, +6 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Jewelcrafting | 15 gold on 48 realms |
 Wodin's Lucky Necklace | 35 | 30 | +4 Agility, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Haste | 4 gold on 54 realms |
| Cerulean Talisman | 19 | 12 | +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina | 51 silver on 45 realms |
 Basalt Necklace | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina | 10 gold on 52 realms |
| Tundra Necklace | 19 | 12 | +3 Agility, +5 Stamina | 25 gold on 52 realms |
Blood Sun Necklace has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Cerulean Talisman at 51 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Animated Chain Necklace among Armor > Miscellaneous, Neck slot: Deep Amber Pendant (item level 48), Azsunite Pendant (item level 48), Queen's Opal Pendant (item level 48), Skystone Pendant (item level 50) and Deadly Sinvyr Necklace (item level 151).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Animated Chain Necklace uses icon file 133288, which 26 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Nature's Whisper ID 20645 · Armor · item level 29Jade Pendant of Blasting ID 20966 · Armor · item level 21Living Emerald Pendant ID 21791 · Armor · item level 28Diopside Beads ID 25067 · Armor · item level 31Jungle Necklace ID 12046 · Armor · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 18723 (18718 to 18728) were usually added in the same batch as Animated Chain Necklace: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Grand Crusader's Helm ID 18718 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
The Traitor's Heart ID 18719 · Quest
Shroud of the Nathrezim ID 18720 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25
Barrage Girdle ID 18721 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Death Grips ID 18722 · Armor - Plate · item level 27
Enchanted Black Dragon Sinew ID 18724 · Quest · item level 27 "An almost indestructible string. Perfect for a mighty bow stave."
Peacemaker ID 18725 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 27
Magistrate's Cuffs ID 18726 · Armor - Leather · item level 27
Crimson Felt Hat ID 18727 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Anastari Heirloom ID 18728 · Armor · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 18723 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Animated Chain Necklace 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 Animated Chain Necklace 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 Animated Chain Necklace
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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