A Rare Staff Two-Hand, item level 270, requires level 62, binds when equipped. Crafted with Overseer's Writhebark Stave.
On Overseer's Writhebark Stave's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,045 gold13 silver across its tracked history (Nov 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 222 gold56 silver to 18,700 gold17 silver. About 9 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 259% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,045 gold13 silver.
| Crafted | Overseer's Writhebark Stave | Recipe |
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First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
Artisan's Mettle
Blazing Ink
Runed Writhebark (or any of 3 other accepted items)The Dragon Isles Inscription recipe Overseer's Writhebark Stave takes Artisan's Mettle, 1 Blazing Ink and 1 Runed Writhebark.
In the Appearances collection, Overseer's Writhebark Stave is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 76544. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name staves among their preferred weapons:
The 2 items nearest to Overseer's Writhebark Stave (item level 270) in item level among Weapon > Staff.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overseer's Writhebark Stave (this item) | 270 | 62 | 39.2 DPS, +104 Intellect, +156 Stamina. Crafted with Dragon Isles Inscription | 500 gold on 30 realms |
 Truthseeker's Staff | 226 | 60 | 51.9 DPS, +69 Agility, +103 Stamina, +62 Versatility, +52 Haste. World Drop | 278 gold on 52 realms |
| Ineffable Spire | 226 | 60 | 25.8 DPS, +69 Intellect, +103 Stamina, +64 Versatility, +49 Haste. World Drop | 175 gold on 51 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Ineffable Spire at 175 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Overseer's Writhebark Stave among Weapon > Staff: Algari Competitor's Staff (item level 577), Gold-Plated Staff (item level 600), Nightfall Darkcaster's Greatstaff (item level 610) and Nightfall Shadowalker's Rod (item level 610).
Nearest lower item levels below Overseer's Writhebark Stave among Weapon > Staff: Floratender's Crutch (item level 197), Faunatender's Baton (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Scepter (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Staff (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Staff (item level 197).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Overseer's Writhebark Stave uses icon file 4039129, which 19 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Neltharian Channeler's Rod ID 194385 · Weapon - Staff · item level 200Plainswalking Stick ID 197677 · Weapon - Staff · item level 200Drakewatcher's Beacon ID 199039 · Weapon - Staff · item level 200Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 194893 (194888 to 194900) were usually added in the same batch as Overseer's Writhebark Stave: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Dracthyr's Inscribed Blade ID 194888 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 216
XD-57 "Bullseye" Guided Rocket Kit ID 194889 · Consumable "For ages 5 and up."
GG-117 Micro-Jetpack ID 194890 · Consumable "Caution: aim away from face."
Arcane Hook ID 194891 · Quest
Pioneer's Writhebark Stave ID 194892 · Weapon - Staff · item level 270
Weathered Explorer's Stave ID 194894 · Weapon - Staff · item level 350
Kinetic Pillar of the Isles ID 194897 · Weapon - Staff · item level 350
Illuminating Pillar of the Isles ID 194898 · Weapon - Staff · item level 350
Dispelling Wand ID 194899 · Quest "This wand was specially developed by the Kirin Tor for their excursion to the Azure Span. It can dispel..."Miva's Dispelling Wand ID 194900 · Quest "This wand was specially developed by the Kirin Tor for their excursion to the Azure Span. It can dispel..."The raw ItemSparse values for item 194893 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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