An Epic One-Handed Mace, item level 23, requires level 16, binds when equipped.
On Ardent Custodian's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 26,261 gold24 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,044 gold82 silver to 81,453 gold30 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is around its All-Time typical of 26,261 gold24 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 2g 15s 32c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 2g 15s 33c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 2g 15s 33c. In MoP Classic it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 2g 15s 33c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | 16 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 34g 57s 38c |
| Classic Era | 43 | 38 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 15s 32c |
| The Burning Crusade | 43 | 38 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 15s 33c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 43 | 38 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 15s 33c |
| MoP Classic | 43 | 38 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 15s 33c |
In the Appearances collection, Ardent Custodian is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 271. 2 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 Ardent Custodian (item level 23) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 19 to 28.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardent Custodian (this item) | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Dodge, +3 Versatility. World Drop | 984 gold on 48 realms |
 Goblin Nutcracker | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 23 gold on 54 realms |
 Mug O' Hurt | 24 | 18 | 3.7 DPS. World Drop | 55 gold on 47 realms |
 Excavator's Brand | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS. World Drop | 550 gold on 57 realms |
 Skullcrusher Mace | 25 | 18 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 8 gold on 53 realms |
 Diamond-Tip Bludgeon | 25 | 19 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 49 realms |
 Hammer of the Northern Wind | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS. World Drop | 200 gold on 48 realms |
 Bonesnapper | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +6 Strength, +3 Stamina. World Drop | 246 gold on 54 realms |
 Looming Gavel | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS, +5 Stamina, +2 Agility. World Drop | 350 gold on 53 realms |
| Smashing Star | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 47 realms |
 Blesswind Hammer | 28 | 21 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 30 gold on 49 realms |
Blesswind Hammer has the highest item level here (28). The lowest listed price among them is Diamond-Tip Bludgeon at 5 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Ardent Custodian among Weapon > Mace: The Essence Focuser (item level 32), Queen's Insignia (item level 32), Ascendant's Scepter (item level 32), Serene Hammer (item level 34) and Titansteel Bonecrusher (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Ardent Custodian among Weapon > Mace: Bronze Mace (item level 14), Cranial Thumper (item level 6), Stone Gnoll Hammer (item level 4), Jiro Tuning Hammer (item level 1) and Mace of Renewed Purpose (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ardent Custodian uses icon file 133488, which 18 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Dense Triangle Mace ID 3203 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 18Mograine's Might ID 7723 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 22Thaurissan's Royal Scepter ID 11928 · Armor · item level 28Viscous Hammer ID 13045 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 20Twig of the World Tree ID 13047 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 28Energetic Rod ID 18321 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 22Grand Marshal's Punisher ID 18865 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 868 (863 to 873) were usually added in the same batch as Ardent Custodian: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gloom Reaper ID 863 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 21
Knightly Longsword ID 864 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 21
Leaden Mace ID 865 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 19
Monk's Staff ID 866 · Weapon - Staff · item level 23
Gloves of Holy Might ID 867 · Armor - Leather · item level 23
Dazzling Longsword ID 869 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 22
Fiery War Axe ID 870 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 22
Flurry Axe ID 871 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 25
Rockslicer ID 872 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 12
Staff of Jordan ID 873 · Weapon - Staff · item level 22The raw ItemSparse values for item 868 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Ardent Custodian 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 Ardent Custodian 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 Ardent Custodian
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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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