This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Mace, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Gluth in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 20g 72s 16c. In MoP Classic it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 20g 72s 16c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 88s 44c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 72s 16c |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 20g 72s 16c |
In the Appearances collection, The Impossible Dream is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10307. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to The Impossible Dream.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists The Impossible Dream in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
Footwraps of Vile Deceit
Fading Glow
Grotesque Handgrips
Boots of Impetuous Ideals
Girdle of Unity
Cowl of Innocent Delight
Greaves of Turbulence
The Hand of NerubSee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth loot table
Also drops from this encounter (21 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 maces among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
The Impossible Dream uses icon file 237250, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Titansteel Destroyer ID 41257 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 35Lightforged Elementium Hammer ID 70157 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 37Crystal-Maw Basher ID 232043 · Weapon - One-Handed MaceBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40244 (40239 to 40249) were usually added in the same batch as The Impossible Dream: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
The Hand of Nerub ID 40239 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 35Greaves of Turbulence ID 40240 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Girdle of Unity ID 40241 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Grotesque Handgrips ID 40242 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Footwraps of Vile Deceit ID 40243 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Fading Glow ID 40245 · Weapon - Wand · item level 35Boots of Impetuous Ideals ID 40246 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Cowl of Innocent Delight ID 40247 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Eternal Might ID 40248 · Trade Goods · item level 20
Vest of Vitality ID 40249 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40244 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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