A Rare One-Handed Mace, item level 36, requires level 30, binds when equipped. Crafted with Lifeforce Hammer.
On Lifeforce Hammer's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 6,725 gold30 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,424 gold36 silver to 15,792 gold42 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 144% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 6,725 gold30 silver.
| Crafted | Lifeforce Hammer | 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 22g 89s 56c.
| 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 | 22g 89s 56c |
The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Lifeforce Hammer takes 4 Folded Obsidium, 12 Elementium Bar, 10 Volatile Earth and 6 Volatile Water.
In the Appearances collection, Lifeforce Hammer is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 10925. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 519g 8s, and Elementium Bar is the largest share at 49%. Lifeforce Hammer lists from 1,111g 23s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 536g 58s after the 5% auction cut, a 103% margin over its reagents. The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Lifeforce Hammer is taught by Plans: Lifeforce Hammer. It turns yellow at Cataclysm Blacksmithing skill 40 and grey at 45.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Folded Obsidium | 4 | 40 gold32 silver | 161 gold28 silver |
 Elementium Bar | 12 | 21 gold | 252 gold |
 Volatile Earth | 10 | 1 gold49 silver | 14 gold90 silver |
 Volatile Water | 6 | 15 gold15 silver | 90 gold90 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 519 gold8 silver | ||
| Lifeforce Hammer at its lowest listing | 1,111 gold23 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 536 gold58 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 maces among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lifeforce Hammer uses icon file 237033, which 9 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Deadly Gladiator's Gavel ID 42352 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35Hateful Gladiator's Gavel ID 42351 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35Savage Gladiator's Gavel ID 42344 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35Jade Magistrate Figurine ID 86044 · Armor · item level 39Jade Magistrate Figurine ID 86773 · Armor · item level 39Jade Magistrate Figurine ID 87080 · Armor · item level 39Fractured Forge Hammer ID 114965 · Quest · item level 35 "The Frostforger"Waruk's Fractured Hammer ID 114969 · Quest "The Frostforger"Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55046 (55041 to 55054) were usually added in the same batch as Lifeforce Hammer: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Hardened Obsidium Shield ID 55041 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Stormforged Shield ID 55042 · Armor - Shield · item level 37
Decapitator's Razor ID 55043 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36
Cold-Forged Shank ID 55044 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36
Fire-Etched Dagger ID 55045 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36
Fang of Goldrinn ID 55049 · QuestFang of Lo'Gosh ID 55050 · Quest
Obsidium Executioner ID 55052 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 36
Obsidium Skeleton Key ID 55053 · Consumable · item level 32
Ebonsteel Belt Buckle ID 55054 · Item Enhancement · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 55046 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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