An Uncommon Polearm Two-Hand, item level 33, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Archaic Longspear's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 323,543 gold38 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,999 gold99 silver to 7,312,499 gold99 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 286% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 323,543 gold38 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 146, requires level 71 and sells to vendors for 10g 93s 77c. In MoP Classic it is item level 146, requires level 71 and sells to vendors for 10g 93s 78c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 15s 42c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 146 | 71 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 10g 93s 77c |
| MoP Classic | 146 | 71 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 10g 93s 78c |
In the Appearances collection, Archaic Longspear is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9642. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Archaic Longspear.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name polearms among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Archaic Longspear (item level 33) in item level among Weapon > Polearm, from item level 29 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archaic Longspear (this item) | 33 | 27 | 5.7 DPS, +8 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 66,000 gold on 25 realms |
 War Glaive | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 198 gold on 55 realms |
 Battle Scythe | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 56 realms |
 Telaari Polearm | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 300 gold on 57 realms |
 War Scythe | 29 | 24 | 5.3 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 3,111 gold on 53 realms |
 Elementium Poleaxe | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 7,000 gold on 76 realms |
| Darkspear | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,750 gold on 73 realms |
| The Needler | 29 | 23 | 5.3 DPS. World Drop | 25 gold on 62 realms |
 Pitchfork of Mojo Madness | 29 | 25 | 5.3 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 4,200 gold on 79 realms |
| Mobus's Dripping Halberd | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Mastery. World Drop | 60 gold on 61 realms |
 Witch-Hunter's Harvester | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 11,869 gold on 80 realms |
Elementium Poleaxe has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is The Needler at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Archaic Longspear among Weapon > Polearm: Wavecrash Polearm (item level 58), Sky Legion Halbard (item level 100), Thalassian Competitor's Pillar (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Poleaxe (item level 197) and Tarnished Dawnlit Halberd (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Archaic Longspear among Weapon > Polearm: Grim Reaper (item level 22), Taken Riftwalker's Starbarb (item level 1), Drakonid Defender's Pike (item level 1), Drakonid Stalker's Halberd (item level 1) and Amani Warrior's Spear (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Archaic Longspear uses icon file 135135, which 11 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Rust-Covered Polearm ID 36602 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Patient Harpoon ID 36601 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Abandoned Spear ID 36609 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34Plagued Pike ID 36610 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34Scourge War Spear ID 36612 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35Beastsoul Spear ID 73001 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35Wildsoul Spear ID 73012 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36603 (36598 to 36608) were usually added in the same batch as Archaic Longspear: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Scarlet Battle Axe ID 36598 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 35
Ocean Trident ID 36599 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32
Village Scythe ID 36600 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Patient Harpoon ID 36601 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32Rust-Covered Polearm ID 36602 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 32
Grizzly Glaive ID 36604 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33Wind Scythe ID 36605 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33Rugged Polearm ID 36606 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33Dwarven Halberd ID 36607 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34Piercing Glaive ID 36608 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 36603 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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