This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare One-Handed Mace, item level 28, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 55, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 3g 1s 56c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 55, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 3g 1s 56c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 55, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 3g 1s 56c. In MoP Classic it is item level 56.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 83s 59c |
| Classic Era | 55 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 1s 56c |
| The Burning Crusade | 55 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 1s 56c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 55 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 1s 56c |
| MoP Classic | 56 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 83s 59c |
Appearance ID: 297. 4 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 Swiftstrike Cudgel (item level 28) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 27 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swiftstrike Cudgel (this item) | 28 | 4.0 DPS, +3 Agility, +3 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike | Not listed | |
 Volcanic Hammer | 28 | 22 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 514 gold on 73 realms |
 Blesswind Hammer | 28 | 21 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 57 realms |
 Gurubashi Grinder | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,000 gold on 81 realms |
 Viking Warhammer | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +6 Stamina, +3 Strength. World Drop | 110 gold on 52 realms |
 Bonesnapper | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +6 Strength, +3 Stamina. World Drop | 284 gold on 57 realms |
 Hand of Edward the Odd | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 3,995 gold on 55 realms |
 Gurubashi Hexxer | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,904 gold on 54 realms |
 Hammer of the Northern Wind | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS. World Drop | 2,293 gold on 50 realms |
 Smashing Star | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 55 realms |
| Fel Iron Hammer | 30 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 999 gold on 50 realms |
Fel Iron Hammer has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Blesswind Hammer at 5 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Swiftstrike Cudgel among Weapon > Mace: Adamant Mallet (item level 34), Serene Hammer (item level 34), Gurubashi Punisher (item level 37), Immaculate Scepter (item level 38) and Dragonstrike, Reborn (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Swiftstrike Cudgel among Weapon > Mace: Dreamslayer (item level 19), Looming Gavel (item level 19), Beazel's Basher (item level 18), Heavy Bronze Mace (item level 16) and Skeletal Club (item level 15).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Swiftstrike Cudgel uses icon file 133483, which 69 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Royal Scepter ID 9914 · Armor · item level 25Royal Diplomatic Scepter ID 9457 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 18Baron Charr's Sceptre ID 18671 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Sceptre of Smiting ID 19908 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29Heavy Bronze Mace ID 3491 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 16Crested Scepter ID 3414 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 16Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 11964 (11953 to 11969) were usually added in the same batch as Swiftstrike Cudgel: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Empty Pure Sample Jar ID 11953 · Consumable
Filled Pure Sample Jar ID 11954 · Quest
Bag of Empty Ooze Containers ID 11955 · Miscellaneous · item level 21
Manacle Cuffs ID 11962 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Penance Spaulders ID 11963 · Armor - Leather · item level 28
Quartz Ring ID 11965 · Armor · item level 12
Small Sack of Coins ID 11966 · Miscellaneous
Zircon Band ID 11967 · Armor · item level 14
Amber Hoop ID 11968 · Armor · item level 16
Jacinth Circle ID 11969 · Armor · item level 18The raw ItemSparse values for item 11964 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Swiftstrike Cudgel 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 Swiftstrike Cudgel 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 Swiftstrike Cudgel
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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