This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare One-Handed Mace, item level 28, requires level 22, binds when picked up. Drops from Hurley Blackbreath in Blackrock Depths.
| Drop | Hurley Blackbreath in Blackrock Depths |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 57, requires level 52 and sells to vendors for 4g 14s 78c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 57, requires level 52 and sells to vendors for 4g 14s 78c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 57, requires level 52 and sells to vendors for 41s 47c. In MoP Classic it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 3g 91s 30c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 22 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 69g 21s 44c |
| Classic Era | 57 | 52 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 14s 78c |
| The Burning Crusade | 57 | 52 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 14s 78c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 57 | 52 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 41s 47c |
| MoP Classic | 56 | 51 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 91s 30c |
In the Appearances collection, Hurley's Tankard is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 932. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Hurley's Tankard in the loot of 1 encounter.
Hurley Blackbreath in Blackrock Depths
Also drops from this encounter (5 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 maces among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Hurley's Tankard (item level 28) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 27 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurley's Tankard (this item) | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Agility or Strength, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Blesswind Hammer | 28 | 21 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 24 gold on 46 realms |
 Sceptre of Hexing | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +3 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,500 gold on 45 realms |
 Bonesnapper | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +6 Strength, +3 Stamina. World Drop | 246 gold on 46 realms |
 Hand of Edward the Odd | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 48 realms |
 Gurubashi Hexxer | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,904 gold on 45 realms |
 The Final Dream | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 12,057 gold on 66 realms |
 Replaced Servo Arm | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 21,000 gold on 68 realms |
 Skullstone Bludgeon | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +3 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 5,749 gold on 65 realms | |
 Hammer of the Northern Wind | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS. World Drop | 2,247 gold on 43 realms |
 Smashing Star | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 22 gold on 45 realms |
Hand of Edward the Odd has the highest item level here (29). The lowest listed price among them is Smashing Star at 22 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Hurley's Tankard among Weapon > Mace: Gurubashi Punisher (item level 37), Immaculate Scepter (item level 38), Hex-Caster Gavel (item level 38), Dragonstrike, Reborn (item level 39) and Incised Mace (item level 40).
Nearest lower item levels below Hurley's Tankard among Weapon > Mace: Looming Gavel (item level 19), Iridescent Hammer (item level 18), Heavy Bronze Mace (item level 16), Bronze Mace (item level 14) and Ghoul Hammer (item level 11).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hurley's Tankard uses icon file 132791, which 40 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Winter Veil Eggnog ID 17198 · ConsumableHarvest Nectar ID 19997 · Consumable · item level 23Rumsey Rum Dark ID 21114 · ConsumableRumsey Rum Black Label ID 21151 · ConsumableEmpty Festive Mug ID 21174 · MiscellaneousStouthammer Lite ID 23585 · Consumable "For those warm days in the sun!"Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 18044 (17969 to 18082) were usually added in the same batch as Hurley's Tankard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Red Sack of Gems ID 17969 · Miscellaneous
Ragnaros Core ID 17982 · Armor · item level 29
Royal Seal of Alexis ID 18022 · Armor · item level 29
Thorium Headed Arrow ID 18042 · Miscellaneous
Coal Miner Boots ID 18043 · Armor - Leather · item level 28
Tender Wolf Steak ID 18045 · Consumable · item level 17
Recipe: Tender Wolf Steak ID 18046 · Recipe "Teaches you how to cook a Tender Wolf Steak."
Flame Walkers ID 18047 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Mastersmith's Hammer ID 18048 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Zum'rah's Vexing Cane ID 18082 · Weapon - Staff · item level 25The raw ItemSparse values for item 18044 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Hurley's Tankard is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Hurley's Tankard next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Hurley's Tankard
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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