This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare One-Handed Mace, item level 18, requires level 11, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 89s 2c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 89s 2c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 89s 2c. In MoP Classic it is item level 29, requires level 24 and sells to vendors for 50s 25c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 18 | 11 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 50s 24c |
| Classic Era | 35 | 30 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 89s 2c |
| The Burning Crusade | 35 | 30 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 89s 2c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 35 | 30 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 89s 2c |
| MoP Classic | 29 | 24 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 50s 25c |
In the Appearances collection, Royal Diplomatic Scepter is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2804. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name maces among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Royal Diplomatic Scepter (item level 18) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 14 to 25.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Diplomatic Scepter (this item) | 18 | 11 | 1.3 DPS, +3 Intellect, +4 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +2 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dreamslayer | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS, +5 Strength, +3 Haste | 7,599 gold on 53 realms |
 Looming Gavel | 19 | 12 | 3.1 DPS, +5 Stamina, +2 Agility. World Drop | 350 gold on 53 realms |
| Heavy Bronze Mace | 16 | 10 | 2.5 DPS, +4 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 107 gold on 58 realms |
 Excavator's Brand | 22 | 15 | 3.5 DPS. World Drop | 550 gold on 55 realms |
| Bronze Mace | 14 | 8 | 2.1 DPS, +2 Strength, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 46 gold on 57 realms |
 Ardent Custodian | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Dodge, +3 Versatility. World Drop | 985 gold on 52 realms |
 Goblin Nutcracker | 23 | 16 | 3.7 DPS, +3 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 57 realms |
 Mug O' Hurt | 24 | 18 | 3.7 DPS. World Drop | 55 gold on 50 realms |
 Big Black Mace | 24 | 18 | 3.7 DPS, +6 Strength. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 362 gold on 52 realms |
 Skullcrusher Mace | 25 | 18 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 9 gold on 56 realms |
Skullcrusher Mace has the highest item level here (25). The lowest listed price among them is Skullcrusher Mace at 9 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Royal Diplomatic Scepter among Weapon > Mace: Hand of Edward the Odd (item level 29), Gurubashi Hexxer (item level 29), Replaced Servo Arm (item level 29), Sceptre of Hexing (item level 29) and Gurubashi Grinder (item level 29).
Nearest lower item levels below Royal Diplomatic Scepter among Weapon > Mace: Jiro Tuning Hammer (item level 1), Mace of Renewed Purpose (item level 1), Gavel of Lost Purpose (item level 1), Lost Sunset Scepter (item level 1) and Umbralwarden's Soul Gavel (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Royal Diplomatic Scepter uses icon file 133483, which 69 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Royal Scepter ID 9914 · Armor · item level 25Swiftstrike Cudgel ID 11964 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 28Heavy Bronze Mace ID 3491 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 16Crested Scepter ID 3414 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 16Bronze Mace ID 2848 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 14Baron Charr's Sceptre ID 18671 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 9457 (9452 to 9462) were usually added in the same batch as Royal Diplomatic Scepter: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Hydrocane ID 9452 · Weapon - Staff · item level 18
Toxic Revenger ID 9453 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 18
Acidic Walkers ID 9454 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Emissary Cuffs ID 9455 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Glass Shooter ID 9456 · Weapon - Gun · item level 18
Thermaplugg's Central Core ID 9458 · Armor - Shield · item level 18
Thermaplugg's Left Arm ID 9459 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 18
Grimtotem Horn ID 9460 · Quest
Charged Gear ID 9461 · Armor · item level 18
Crate of Grimtotem Horns ID 9462 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 9457 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Royal Diplomatic Scepter is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Royal Diplomatic Scepter next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Royal Diplomatic Scepter
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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