This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Staff Two-Hand, item level 233, requires level 60, binds when picked up. Drops from Kel'Thuzad in Sanctum of Domination.
| Drop | Kel'Thuzad in Sanctum of Domination |
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First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
In the Appearances collection, Maledict Opus is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance IDs: 44708, 44710, 44707, 44712.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Maledict Opus in the loot of 1 encounter.
Frostbound Devoted, Kel'Thuzad, Remnant of Kel'Thuzad, Soul Reaver in Sanctum of Domination
Also drops from this encounter (25 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 staves among their preferred weapons:
The 7 items nearest to Maledict Opus (item level 233) in item level among Weapon > Staff, from item level 197 to 226.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maledict Opus (this item) | 233 | 60 | 27.8 DPS, +74 Intellect, +110 Stamina, +65 Critical Strike, +55 Mastery. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Truthseeker's Staff | 226 | 60 | 51.9 DPS, +69 Agility, +103 Stamina, +62 Versatility, +52 Haste. World Drop | 310 gold on 60 realms |
| Ineffable Spire | 226 | 60 | 25.8 DPS, +69 Intellect, +103 Stamina, +64 Versatility, +49 Haste. World Drop | 175 gold on 64 realms |
 Floratender's Crutch | 197 | 90 | 19.9 DPS, +53 Intellect, +79 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Inscription | 22 gold on 77 realms |
 Faunatender's Baton | 197 | 90 | 39.6 DPS, +53 Agility, +79 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Inscription | 20 gold on 80 realms |
 Tarnished Dawnlit Scepter | 197 | 90 | 39.6 DPS, +53 Agility, +79 Stamina, +48 Versatility, +41 Mastery. World Drop | 43 gold on 83 realms |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Staff | 197 | 90 | 19.9 DPS, +53 Intellect, +79 Stamina, +50 Haste, +39 Versatility. World Drop | 50 gold on 83 realms |
| Thalassian Competitor's Staff | 197 | 80 | 19.9 DPS, +53 Intellect, +79 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Inscription | 250 gold on 83 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Faunatender's Baton at 20 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Maledict Opus among Weapon > Staff: Worn Shadowguard Pole (item level 400), Worn Shadowguard Staff (item level 400), Algari Competitor's Staff (item level 577), Gold-Plated Staff (item level 600) and Nightfall Darkcaster's Greatstaff (item level 610).
Nearest lower item levels below Maledict Opus among Weapon > Staff: Drustwrought Scythe (item level 155), Blackthorn Harvester (item level 155), Witherscorn Reaper (item level 155), Wingblade Staff (item level 100) and Plundered Waterbearer's Staff (item level 60).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Maledict Opus uses icon file 3642581, which 7 other items also use. The 1 closest by item ID:
Unchained Gladiator's Greatstaff ID 188662 · Weapon - Staff · item level 200Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 186406 (186393 to 186413) were usually added in the same batch as Maledict Opus: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Torch of Eternal Knowledge ID 186393 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 226 "And now it falls to you."
Edge of Night ID 186398 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 233
Stygian Lance of Passage ID 186403 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 226Jotungeirr, Destiny's Call ID 186404 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 226
Gnarled Staff of the Elder Shaman ID 186405 · Weapon - Staff · item level 226
Hellscream's Requiem ID 186407 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 226
Pylon of the Great Purge ID 186409 · Weapon - Staff · item level 226
Jaithys, the Prison Blade ID 186410 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 233
Soulrent Outrider's Recurve ID 186411 · Weapon - Bow · item level 226
Directional Meltdown Projector ID 186413 · Weapon - Gun · item level 226The raw ItemSparse values for item 186406 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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