On Thistlefur Branch's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,114 gold45 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 429 gold93 silver to 10,851 gold4 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 56% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,114 gold45 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 36, requires level 31 and sells to vendors for 41s 46c. In Classic Era it is item level 36, requires level 31 and sells to vendors for 41s 46c. In MoP Classic it is item level 36, requires level 31 and sells to vendors for 41s 46c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 21 | 13 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 3g 43s 2c |
| WoW Forever | 36 | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 41s 46c |
| Classic Era | 36 | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 41s 46c |
| MoP Classic | 36 | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 41s 46c |
In the Appearances collection, Thistlefur Branch is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4717. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Thistlefur Branch.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Thistlefur Branch carries Intellect, the primary stat of Holy Paladin; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Elemental and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Mistweaver Monk; Balance and Restoration Druid; Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Thistlefur Branch (item level 21) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot, from item level 19 to 23.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thistlefur Branch (this item) | 21 | 13 | +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 497 gold on 52 realms |
 Conjurer's Sphere | 21 | 14 | +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 25 gold on 45 realms |
| Twilight Orb | 22 | 15 | +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 46 realms |
 Stonecloth Branch | 22 | 14 | +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 225 gold on 47 realms |
 Elder's Amber Stave | 20 | 13 | +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 75 gold on 51 realms |
 Durable Rod | 20 | 13 | +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 649 gold on 48 realms |
 Black Rose | 22 | Vendor | 1 gold on 61 realms | |
 Beacon of Hope | 22 | 15 | +5 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 556 gold on 46 realms |
 Rod of Molten Fire | 20 | 13 | +11 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 42 realms |
 Sorcerer Sphere | 23 | 16 | +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 2 gold on 48 realms |
 Silver-Thread Rod | 19 | 12 | +5 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 99 gold on 51 realms |
Sorcerer Sphere has the highest item level here (23). The lowest listed price among them is Black Rose at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Thistlefur Branch among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot: Gem of the Nerubians (item level 29), Encased Frigid Heart (item level 29), Bouquet of Black Roses (item level 29), Stratholme Lily (item level 29) and Frostwyrm's Icy Gaze (item level 30).
Nearest lower item levels below Thistlefur Branch among Armor > Miscellaneous, Held In Off-hand slot: Red Rose (item level 12), Darkmoon Flower (item level 12), Simple Wildflowers (item level 5), Sanctum Magister's Pylon (item level 1) and Dragonspawn Spellweaver's Focus (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thistlefur Branch uses icon file 135474, which 41 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Witch's Finger ID 16887 · Armor · item level 18Oblivion's Touch ID 18761 · Weapon - Wand · item level 29Nature's Breath ID 19118 · Weapon - Wand · item level 26Hallowed Wand - Pirate ID 20397 · ConsumableHallowed Wand - Ninja ID 20398 · ConsumableHallowed Wand - Leper Gnome ID 20399 · ConsumableHallowed Wand - Ghost ID 20409 · ConsumableBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15976 (15971 to 15981) were usually added in the same batch as Thistlefur Branch: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Aboriginal Rod ID 15971 · Armor · item level 12
Ritual Stein ID 15972 · Armor · item level 15
Watcher's Star ID 15973 · Armor · item level 18Pagan Rod ID 15974 · Armor · item level 16
Raincaller Scepter ID 15975 · Armor · item level 19Vital Orb ID 15977 · Armor · item level 21
Geomancer's Rod ID 15978 · Armor · item level 22
Flamecloth Stave ID 15979 · Armor · item level 23
Darkmist Orb ID 15980 · Armor · item level 24
Lunar Sphere ID 15981 · Armor · item level 25The raw ItemSparse values for item 15976 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Thistlefur Branch 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 Thistlefur Branch 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 Thistlefur Branch
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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