This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic One-Handed Mace, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 81, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 18g 91s 14c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 81 and requires level 60. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 81 and requires level 60.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 78s 3c |
| Classic Era | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 18g 91s 14c |
| The Burning Crusade | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 78s 3c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 78s 3c |
| MoP Classic | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 78s 3c |
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 The Widow's Embrace (item level 29) in item level among Weapon > Mace, from item level 27 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Widow's Embrace (this item) | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +6 Versatility | Not listed |
 Hand of Edward the Odd | 29 | 24 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 52 realms |
 Gurubashi Hexxer | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,904 gold on 56 realms |
 The Final Dream | 29 | 25 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 19,206 gold on 65 realms |
 Replaced Servo Arm | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 18,569 gold on 72 realms |
 Sceptre of Hexing | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +3 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,500 gold on 51 realms |
 Gurubashi Grinder | 29 | 25 | 4.0 DPS. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,099 gold on 52 realms |
 Skullstone Bludgeon | 29 | 2.1 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +3 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 1,100 gold on 68 realms | |
 Silvermoon War-Mace | 30 | 25 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 241 gold on 61 realms |
 Blesswind Hammer | 28 | 21 | 4.0 DPS, +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 53 realms |
 Viking Warhammer | 27 | 21 | 3.8 DPS, +6 Stamina, +3 Strength. World Drop | 99 gold on 52 realms |
Silvermoon War-Mace has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Blesswind Hammer at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from The Widow's Embrace among Weapon > Mace: Gurubashi Punisher (item level 37), Immaculate Scepter (item level 38), Tremendous Tankard O' Terror (item level 44), Steelforged Hammer (item level 44) and Howling Mace (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below The Widow's Embrace among Weapon > Mace: Ardent Custodian (item level 23), Goblin Nutcracker (item level 23), Excavator's Brand (item level 22), Deadwood Sledge (item level 21) and Dreamslayer (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
The Widow's Embrace uses icon file 133506, which 6 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Infection Repulser ID 39281 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35Ironforge Smasher ID 45075 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35Dark Iron Battle Mace ID 226389 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace "Crafted long ago for each of the clan kings, the dark iron mace was lost for ages amidst many internal..."Aerie Battle Mace ID 226390 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace "Crafted long ago in the Great Forge, this weapon was wielded by Khardros Wildhammer's greatest champions."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 22942 (22937 to 22947) were usually added in the same batch as The Widow's Embrace: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gem of Nerubis ID 22937 · Armor · item level 29
Cryptfiend Silk Cloak ID 22938 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Band of Unanswered Prayers ID 22939 · Armor · item level 29
Icebane Pauldrons ID 22940 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Polar Shoulder Pads ID 22941 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Malice Stone Pendant ID 22943 · Armor · item level 29
A Crumpled Missive ID 22944 · Quest
A Careworn Note ID 22945 · Quest
A Ragged Page ID 22946 · Quest
Pendant of Forgotten Names ID 22947 · Armor · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 22942 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
The Widow's Embrace 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 The Widow's Embrace 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 The Widow's Embrace
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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