A Rare Staff Two-Hand, item level 36, requires level 30, binds when equipped. Crafted with Key to the Planes.
On Key to the Planes's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,418 gold87 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,291 gold19 silver to 31,406 gold51 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 22% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 5,418 gold87 silver.
| Crafted | Key to the Planes | Recipe |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 316, requires level 81 and sells to vendors for 29g 18s 31c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 36 | 30 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 316 | 81 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 29g 18s 31c |
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 142g 34s, and Inferno Ink is the largest share at 59%. Key to the Planes lists from 244g 43s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 89g 86s after the 5% auction cut, a 63% 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 | 2 silver | 20 silver |
 Inferno Ink | 2 | 42 gold | 84 gold |
 Volatile Water | 2 | 14 gold99 silver | 29 gold98 silver |
 Volatile Air | 2 | 11 gold46 silver | 22 gold92 silver |
 Volatile Earth | 2 | 2 gold62 silver | 5 gold24 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 142 gold34 silver | ||
| Key to the Planes at its lowest listing | 244 gold43 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 89 gold86 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:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Key to the Planes uses icon file 134241, which 44 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Shao-Tien Cage Key ID 85582 · KeyBladespire Arena Key ID 106201 · KeyIntricate Treasure Chest Key ID 64459 · MiscellaneousThrone Room Key ID 111558 · Quest "Though simple in design, this key is infused with a primal force capable of breaching very powerful seals."Neferset Key ID 62817 · KeyBlackrock Holding Pen Key ID 59261 · QuestSet of Rusty Keys ID 58866 · MiscellaneousShatterspear Torturer's Cage Key ID 45040 · KeyBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 87565 (87558 to 87572) were usually added in the same batch as Key to the Planes: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ella's Brew ID 87558 · Quest "A dark brew with a fragrant aroma."
Greater Crane Wing Inscription ID 87559 · Item Enhancement · item level 35Greater Ox Horn Inscription ID 87560 · Item Enhancement · item level 35
Silver Inlaid Staff ID 87561 · Weapon - Staff · item level 37
Rosethorn Staff ID 87562 · Weapon - Staff · item level 37Runed Staff ID 87566 · Weapon - Staff · item level 36
The Horseman's Horrific Hood ID 87569 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
The Horseman's Sinister Slicer ID 87570 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 39 "Soldiers arise, stand and fight!"
Brawler's Statue ID 87571 · Armor · item level 39 "The Grim Guzzler's brawls are epic tales of legend."
Mithril Wristwatch ID 87572 · Armor · item level 39 "Never stops twice."The raw ItemSparse values for item 87565 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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