An Uncommon Held In Off-hand, item level 28, requires level 22, binds when equipped.
On Imperial Red Scepter's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,045 gold8 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 17 gold49 silver to 8,930 gold57 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 148% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,045 gold8 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 91s 46c. In Classic Era it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 91s 46c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 91s 46c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 91s 46c. In MoP Classic it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 91s 46c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 22 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 37g 23s 87c |
| WoW Forever | 56 | 51 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 91s 46c |
| Classic Era | 56 | 51 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 91s 46c |
| The Burning Crusade | 56 | 51 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 91s 46c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 56 | 51 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 91s 46c |
| MoP Classic | 56 | 51 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 91s 46c |
In the Appearances collection, Imperial Red Scepter is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4703. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Imperial Red Scepter 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.
The 10 items nearest to Imperial Red Scepter (item level 28) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot, from item level 27 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Red Scepter (this item) | 28 | 22 | +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 90 gold on 53 realms |
 Duskwoven Branch | 28 | 21 | +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 117 gold on 46 realms |
 Councillor's Scepter | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 17 gold on 59 realms |
 Elegant Scepter | 29 | 24 | +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 190 gold on 49 realms |
 Bonecaster's Star | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 438 gold on 50 realms |
 Dreamseeker Dandelion | 29 | 24 | +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 208 gold on 55 realms |
| Gaea's Scepter | 27 | 20 | +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 249 gold on 47 realms |
 Bouquet of Black Roses | 29 | Vendor | 2 gold on 78 realms | |
 Gem of the Nerubians | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Jewelcrafting | 3,750 gold on 76 realms |
 Encased Frigid Heart | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Inscription | 10,230 gold on 47 realms |
 Bleeding Eye | 30 | 24 | +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 129 gold on 50 realms |
Bleeding Eye has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Bouquet of Black Roses at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Imperial Red Scepter among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot: Heartbound Tome (item level 37), Goblet of Anger (item level 37), Inscribed Fan (item level 38), Terrific Tankard O' Terror (item level 44) and Shadowtome (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Imperial Red Scepter among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot: Conjurer's Sphere (item level 21), Nightsky Orb (item level 21), Thistlefur Branch (item level 21), Rod of Molten Fire (item level 20) and Elder's Amber Stave (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Imperial Red Scepter uses icon file 135468, which 36 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Dragon Finger ID 15282 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29Wizard's Hand ID 15280 · Weapon - Wand · item level 27Lethtendris' Wand ID 18301 · Weapon - Wand · item level 22Essence Gatherer ID 19435 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29Mar'li's Touch ID 19927 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29Wand of Qiraji Nobility ID 21603 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29Red Sparkler ID 8624 · Armor · item level 5Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15930 (15925 to 15935) were usually added in the same batch as Imperial Red Scepter: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Journeyman's Stave ID 15925 · Armor · item level 5
Spellbinder Orb ID 15926 · Armor · item level 10
Bright Sphere ID 15927 · Armor · item level 17
Silver-Thread Rod ID 15928 · Armor · item level 19
Nightsky Orb ID 15929 · Armor · item level 21
Arcane Star ID 15931 · Armor · item level 29
Disciple's Stein ID 15932 · Armor · item level 6
Simple Branch ID 15933 · Armor · item level 8
Sage's Stave ID 15934 · Armor · item level 19Durable Rod ID 15935 · Armor · item level 20The raw ItemSparse values for item 15930 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Imperial Red Scepter 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 Imperial Red Scepter 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 Imperial Red Scepter
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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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