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Core Explorer's Compendium
Item Level 270Binds when equipped
Held In Off-handArmor
+179 Intellect
+88 Stamina
Requires Level 62
Sell price: 20 gold48 silver
Current price
7,665 gold6 silver
Core Explorer's Compendium Price History on Moon Guard
Moon Guard Auction HouseSupply & Availability
Moon Guard Auction House6Units listed
6Sellers
7,665 gold6 silverCheapest now
Thin supply
On Core Explorer's Compendium's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,212 gold67 silver across its tracked history (Nov 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 163 gold52 silver to 11,500 gold. About 6 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 246% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,212 gold67 silver.
Crafted By
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Artisan's Mettle - 20
Glittering Parchment - 5
Rousing Earth - 1
Blazing Ink - 1
Chilled Rune (or any of 3 other accepted items)
The Dragon Isles Inscription recipe Core Explorer's Compendium takes Artisan's Mettle, 20 Glittering Parchment, 5 Rousing Earth, 1 Blazing Ink and 1 Chilled Rune.
Appearance
In the Appearances collection, Core Explorer's Compendium is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 76536. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Who It Suits
Core Explorer's Compendium 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.
Similar Items
The 1 items nearest to Core Explorer's Compendium (item level 270) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Explorer's Compendium (this item) | 270 | 62 | +179 Intellect, +88 Stamina. Crafted with Dragon Isles Inscription | 30 gold on 55 realms |
 Harmonic Actuator | 226 | 60 | +58 Stamina, +35 Mastery, +29 Versatility, +119 Intellect. World Drop | 80 gold on 55 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Harmonic Actuator at 80 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Core Explorer's Compendium among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot: Deep-Dweller's Orb (item level 545), Algari Competitor's Lamp (item level 577), Gold-Plated Cinderbrew Bottle (item level 600) and Nightfall Darkcaster's Implement (item level 610).
Nearest lower item levels below Core Explorer's Compendium among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot: Rootwarden's Lamp (item level 197), Thalassian Competitor's Lamp (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Beacon (item level 197), Bubbling Concoction (item level 100) and Zealous Ritualist's Reverie (item level 85).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.