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An Epic One-Handed Mace, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 528, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 49g 63s 55c.

Version	Item level	Required level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	40	35	Epic	Binds when picked up	118g 12s 46c
MoP Classic	528	90	Epic	Binds when picked up	49g 63s 55c

Hand of the Dark Animus Game Data

Appearance

Appearance ID: 20228. 5 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Hand of the Dark Animus Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name maces among their preferred weapons:

Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
Outlaw Rogue: Axes, Maces, Swords, Fist Weapons
Discipline Priest: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Mace
Holy Priest: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Mace
Shadow Priest: Staff, Wand, Dagger, Mace
Frost Death Knight: Dual Axes, Maces, Swords
Elemental Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
Enhancement Shaman: Dual Axes, Maces, Fist Weapons
Restoration Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
Mistweaver Monk: Staff, Mace, Sword
Windwalker Monk: Fist Weapons, Axes, Maces, Swords
Balance Druid: Staff, Dagger, Mace
Restoration Druid: Staff, Dagger, Mace
Devastation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace
Preservation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace
Augmentation Evoker: Staff, Sword, Dagger, Mace

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Hand of the Dark Animus (item level 40) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 32 to 44.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Hand of the Dark Animus (this item)	40	35	4.8 DPS, +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +4 Critical Strike, +5 Haste	Not listed
Dragonstrike, Reborn	39	35	2.3 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +4 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing	30,000 gold on 63 realms
Immaculate Scepter	38	34	2.3 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop	1 gold on 54 realms
Gurubashi Punisher	37	32	4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. World Drop	31 gold on 58 realms
Tremendous Tankard O' Terror	44	40	5.2 DPS, +5 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. World Drop	95 gold on 78 realms
Steelforged Hammer	44	35	5.2 DPS, +5 Agility, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing	229 gold on 50 realms
Bladefist Mace	36	31	4.4 DPS, +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	50 gold on 49 realms
Titansteel Bonecrusher	35	30	4.4 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength, +4 Critical Strike, +6 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing	4,297 gold on 62 realms
Titansteel Guardian	35	30	2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing	4,499 gold on 64 realms
Serene Hammer	34	29	2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop	1 gold on 52 realms
The Essence Focuser	32	27	2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +11 Versatility. World Drop	99 gold on 65 realms

Steelforged Hammer has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Serene Hammer at 1 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Hand of the Dark Animus among Weapon > Mace: Flanged Mace (item level 58), Precision Attitude Adjuster (item level 59), Flaming Gavel of Truth (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Discombobulator (item level 60) and Plundered Mogu Scepter (item level 60).

Nearest lower item levels below Hand of the Dark Animus among Weapon > Mace: Hand of Edward the Odd (item level 29), Gurubashi Hexxer (item level 29), The Final Dream (item level 29), Replaced Servo Arm (item level 29) and Gurubashi Grinder (item level 29).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Hand of the Dark Animus Fits

Other Items Named Hand of the Dark Animus

4 other items in the current build are also called Hand of the Dark Animus. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.

Hand of the Dark Animus ID 94954 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 40
Hand of the Dark Animus ID 95770 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 39
Hand of the Dark Animus ID 96514 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 41
Hand of the Dark Animus ID 96886 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 41

Items That Share Hand of the Dark Animus's Icon

Hand of the Dark Animus uses icon file 794752, which 12 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:

Hand of the Dark Animus ID 95770 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 39
Hand of the Dark Animus ID 96514 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 41
Hand of the Dark Animus ID 96886 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 41
Hand of the Dark Animus ID 94954 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 40

Items Numbered Next to Hand of the Dark Animus

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 96142 (96137 to 96147) were usually added in the same batch as Hand of the Dark Animus: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Clear-Mind Helm ID 96137 · Armor - Mail · item level 40
Bonemender Bracers ID 96138 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Spaulders of Primordial Growth ID 96139 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 96140 · Armor - Shield · item level 40
Gore-Soaked Gear ID 96141 · Armor · item level 40
Hood of the Crimson Wake ID 96143 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Cha-Ye's Essence of Brilliance ID 96144 · Armor · item level 40
Constantly Accelerating Cloak ID 96145 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Athame of the Sanguine Ritual ID 96146 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 40
Worldbinder Leggings ID 96147 · Armor - Leather · item level 40