On Key to the Planes's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 6,358 gold13 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,297 gold45 silver to 14,959 gold99 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 54% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 6,358 gold13 silver.
The Cataclysm Inscription recipe Key to the Planes takes 10 Light Parchment, 2 Inferno Ink, 2 Volatile Water, 2 Volatile Air and 2 Volatile Earth.
In the Appearances collection, Key to the Planes is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 8161.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 148g 4s, and Inferno Ink is the largest share at 57%. Key to the Planes lists from 348g 62s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 183g 14s after the 5% auction cut, a 124% margin over its reagents. The recipe Key to the Planes turns yellow at Cataclysm Inscription skill 50 and grey at 55.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Light Parchment | 10 | 1 silver | 10 silver |
 Inferno Ink | 2 | 42 gold48 silver | 84 gold96 silver |
 Volatile Water | 2 | 19 gold | 38 gold |
 Volatile Air | 2 | 10 gold25 silver | 20 gold50 silver |
 Volatile Earth | 2 | 2 gold24 silver | 4 gold48 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 148 gold4 silver | ||
| Key to the Planes at its lowest listing | 348 gold62 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 183 gold14 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name staves among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Key to the Planes (item level 36) in item level among Weapon > Staff, from item level 31 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Key to the Planes (this item) | 36 | 30 | 2.9 DPS, +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Cataclysm Inscription | 348 gold on 69 realms |
 Berto's Staff | 36 | 29 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. World Drop | 2 gold on 68 realms |
 Bladefist Staff | 36 | 31 | 6.0 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 125 gold on 49 realms |
 Chelley's Staff of Dark Mending | 37 | 32 | 3.1 DPS, +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +8 Mastery. World Drop | 7 gold on 61 realms |
 Spire of Scarlet Pain | 37 | 32 | 3.1 DPS, +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +6 Haste, +9 Critical Strike. World Drop | 200 gold on 79 realms |
 Robble's Wobbly Staff | 35 | 28 | 3.6 DPS. World Drop | 9 gold on 82 realms |
 Ghost Iron Staff | 38 | 32 | 6.1 DPS, +8 Agility, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Inscription | 1,292 gold on 53 realms |
 The Bringer of Death | 32 | 27 | 2.9 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +14 Critical Strike. World Drop | 100 gold on 56 realms |
 Braxxis' Staff of Slumber | 31 | 26 | 2.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | 800 gold on 63 realms |
 Taiji Quarterstaff | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 359 gold on 55 realms |
 Starshine Staff | 31 | 25 | 5.6 DPS, +7 Agility, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 937 gold on 62 realms |
Ghost Iron Staff has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Berto's Staff at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Key to the Planes among Weapon > Staff: Viridium Staff of Alacrity (item level 52), Handmaiden's Longstaff (item level 58), Plundered Tainted Scarab Stave (item level 60), Gargoyle Heartpiercer (item level 100) and Wingblade Staff (item level 100).
Nearest lower item levels below Key to the Planes among Weapon > Staff: Warden Staff (item level 25), Witch Doctor's Cane (item level 25), Tanglewood Staff (item level 24), Spiritchaser Staff (item level 24) and Monk's Staff (item level 23).
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