A Rare Held In Off-hand, item level 37, requires level 31, binds when equipped.
On Book of Origination's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 42,308 gold81 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,723 gold84 silver to 79,123 gold84 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 52% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 42,308 gold81 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 333, requires level 83 and sells to vendors for 5g 34s 34c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 31 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 48g 4s 43c |
| MoP Classic | 333 | 83 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 5g 34s 34c |
In the Appearances collection, Book of Origination is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 13519. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Book of Origination carries Intellect, the primary stat of Holy Paladin; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Elemental and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Mistweaver Monk; Balance and Restoration Druid; Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Book of Origination (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot, from item level 29 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book of Origination (this item) | 37 | 31 | +7 Stamina, +4 Haste, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 25,729 gold on 39 realms |
 Heartbound Tome | 37 | 32 | +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 555 gold on 57 realms |
 Goblet of Anger | 37 | 32 | +7 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +5 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 1 gold on 58 realms |
 Inscribed Fan | 38 | 33 | +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Inscription | 239 gold on 57 realms |
 Immaculate Crystal | 38 | 34 | +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 3 gold on 47 realms |
 Elementalist Star | 32 | 26 | +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 14 gold on 57 realms |
 Shadowtome | 44 | 35 | +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Inscription | 160 gold on 52 realms |
 Terrific Tankard O' Terror | 44 | +8 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +5 Haste, +16 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 81 realms | |
 Bleeding Eye | 30 | 24 | +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 20 gold on 50 realms |
 Frostwyrm's Icy Gaze | 30 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Jewelcrafting | 11,226 gold on 62 realms |
| Lapidis Tankard of Tidesippe | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 51 realms |
Shadowtome has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Goblet of Anger at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Book of Origination among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot: Deeptide Scroll (item level 58), Plundered Ambershaper's Egg (item level 60), Bubbling Concoction (item level 100), Rootwarden's Lamp (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Lamp (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Book of Origination among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot: Bloodwoven Rod (item level 26), Bouquet of White Roses (item level 26), Windchaser Orb (item level 25), Lunar Sphere (item level 25) and Regal Star (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Book of Origination. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Book of Origination ID 56438 · Armor · item level 37Book of Origination uses icon file 133742, which 54 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Book of Origination ID 56438 · Armor · item level 37A Steamy Romance Novel: Blue Moon ID 54291 · MiscellaneousLinen-Wrapped Book ID 49280 · Quest "This book appears to be a racy romance novel. The cover reveals a pastoral scene involving a muscular blonde..."Abjurer's Manual ID 49012 · QuestA Steamy Romance Novel: Big Brass Bombs ID 63271 · MiscellaneousBook of the Well Sung Song ID 63487 · Miscellaneous · item level 37Journeyman Fishing - Fishing for Dummies ID 46054 · Recipe · item level 7Rituals of the New Moon ID 45851 · Armor · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 56109 (56104 to 56114) were usually added in the same batch as Book of Origination: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Legguards of Noon ID 56104 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Hekatic Slippers ID 56105 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Band of Rays ID 56106 · Armor · item level 37
Solar Wind Cloak ID 56107 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Blade of the Burning Sun ID 56108 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 37
Charm of the Muse ID 56110 · Armor · item level 37
Temple Band ID 56111 · Armor · item level 37
Wildhammer Riding Helm ID 56112 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Cursed Skardyn Vest ID 56113 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Umbriss Band ID 56114 · Armor · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 56109 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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