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An Epic Staff Two-Hand, item level 39, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 489, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 56g 16s 21c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 39 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 139g 62s 9c |
| MoP Classic | 489 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 56g 16s 21c |
In the Appearances collection, Contemplation of Shaohao is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 17589. 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 staves among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Contemplation of Shaohao (item level 39) in item level among Weapon > Staff, from item level 35 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contemplation of Shaohao (this item) | 39 | 35 | 6.2 DPS, +12 Stamina, +8 Agility, +8 Mastery, +9 Haste. Vendor | Not listed |
 Ghost Iron Staff | 38 | 32 | 6.1 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Inscription | 1,999 gold on 70 realms |
 Chelley's Staff of Dark Mending | 37 | 32 | 3.1 DPS, +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +8 Mastery. World Drop | 100 gold on 53 realms |
 Spire of Scarlet Pain | 37 | 32 | 3.1 DPS, +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +6 Haste, +9 Critical Strike. World Drop | 300 gold on 83 realms |
 Berto's Staff | 36 | 29 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. World Drop | 4 silver on 53 realms |
 Key to the Planes | 36 | 30 | 2.9 DPS, +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Cataclysm Inscription | 250 gold on 74 realms |
 Gorian Staff | 43 | 39 | 6.7 DPS, +9 Agility, +13 Stamina. World Drop | 33 gold on 49 realms |
 Robble's Wobbly Staff | 35 | 28 | 3.6 DPS. World Drop | 10 gold on 83 realms |
 Crystalfire Spellstaff | 44 | 35 | 3.3 DPS, +9 Intellect, +14 Stamina. Crafted with Draenor Inscription | 325 gold on 52 realms |
 Kihrawr's Scratching Post | 44 | 39 | 6.8 DPS, +9 Agility, +14 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +9 Haste. World Drop | 81 gold on 52 realms |
 Howling Staff | 44 | 40 | 3.3 DPS, +9 Intellect, +14 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 46 realms |
Crystalfire Spellstaff has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Berto's Staff at 4 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Contemplation of Shaohao among Weapon > Staff: Rubellite Staff of Intuition (item level 52), Viridium Staff of Alacrity (item level 52), Handmaiden's Longstaff (item level 58), Laribole Staff of Alacrity (item level 59) and Scarlet Diamond Staff of Intuition (item level 59).
Nearest lower item levels below Contemplation of Shaohao among Weapon > Staff: Soulkeeper (item level 27), Thaumaturgist Staff (item level 27), Warden Staff (item level 25), Witch Doctor's Cane (item level 25) and Tanglewood Staff (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Contemplation of Shaohao uses icon file 655959, which 27 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Mistdancer Spire ID 101088 · Weapon - Staff · item level 39Mistdancer Spire ID 117131 · Weapon - Staff · item level 39Mistdancer Spire ID 119581 · Weapon - Staff · item level 44Scar-Shell's Scintillating Staff ID 90465 · Weapon - Staff · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 105923 (105913 to 105929) were usually added in the same batch as Contemplation of Shaohao: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Moonstone ID 105913 · Quest
Daylight Protectorate ID 105919 · Armor - Shield · item level 39
Pandaren Peace Offering ID 105920 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 39 "Offers a sample of beer at a safe distance."
Cloudscorcher Greatstaff ID 105921 · Weapon - Staff · item level 39
Shield of the Eternal Noon ID 105922 · Armor - Shield · item level 39
Hozen Can Opener ID 105924 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 39
Yak-Herder's Longstaff ID 105925 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 39
Ordon Sacrificial Dagger ID 105926 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 39
Featherdraw Longbow ID 105927 · Weapon - Bow · item level 39
Scavenged Pandaren Dagger ID 105929 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 105923 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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