This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Polearm Two-Hand, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Gluth in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In MoP Classic it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 25g 90s 20c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 26g 49s 57c |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 25g 90s 20c |
In the Appearances collection, Cryptfiend's Bite is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10291. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Cryptfiend's Bite in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
Bindings of the Decrepit
Iron-Spring Jumpers
Chestguard of Bitter Charms
Stalk-Skin Belt
Legguards of the Apostle
Breastplate of Tormented Rage
Leggings of Colossal Strides
Belt of Potent ChantingSee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth loot table
Heigan the Unclean in Naxxramas
Also drops from this encounter (32 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name polearms among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Cryptfiend's Bite (item level 35) in item level among Weapon > Polearm, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cryptfiend's Bite (this item) | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +4 Agility, +15 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +9 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Scourge War Spear | 35 | 30 | 5.8 DPS, +8 Strength, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 35 gold on 44 realms |
 Mobus's Dripping Halberd | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Mastery. World Drop | 20 gold on 53 realms |
 Witch-Hunter's Harvester | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 19,384 gold on 79 realms |
 Ranseur of Hatred | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. World Drop | 42 gold on 47 realms |
| Elementium Poleaxe | 37 | 32 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 10,000 gold on 62 realms |
 Ritual Headcleaver Halberd | 38 | 35 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Strength, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 50 realms |
 Vinewrapped Spear | 39 | 36 | 6.2 DPS, +8 Strength, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 850 gold on 45 realms |
 War Glaive | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 111 gold on 48 realms |
 Battle Scythe | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Strength, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 48 realms |
 Telaari Polearm | 31 | 26 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 665 gold on 44 realms |
Vinewrapped Spear has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Mobus's Dripping Halberd at 20 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Cryptfiend's Bite among Weapon > Polearm: Wavecrash Polearm (item level 58), Stormsteel Spear (item level 59), Glave's Angular Glaive (item level 60), Plundered Berserker's Poleaxe (item level 60) and Plundered Poleaxe of Intimidation (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Cryptfiend's Bite 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 Dornogal Spear (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Cryptfiend's Bite. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Cryptfiend's Bite ID 171514 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 60Cryptfiend's Bite uses icon file 135589, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Orca-Hunter's Harpoon ID 50296 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35Cryptfiend's Bite ID 171514 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 60Dragonflayer's Wing Splitter ID 232052 · Weapon - PolearmBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40208 (40203 to 40213) were usually added in the same batch as Cryptfiend's Bite: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Breastplate of Tormented Rage ID 40203 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Legguards of the Apostle ID 40204 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Stalk-Skin Belt ID 40205 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Iron-Spring Jumpers ID 40206 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Sigil of Awareness ID 40207 · Miscellaneous · item level 35Bindings of the Decrepit ID 40209 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Chestguard of Bitter Charms ID 40210 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Potion of Speed ID 40211 · Consumable · item level 30
Potion of Wild Magic ID 40212 · Consumable · item level 30
Mighty Arcane Protection Potion ID 40213 · Consumable · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 40208 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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