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Rod of Corrosion, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Ranged Wand

Rod of Corrosion

ilvl 56Req 51Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Rod of Corrosion is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 55.0 DPS, +10 Nature Resistance. Against 15 other Wand ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 16.

Tooltip

Rod of CorrosionItem Level 56Binds when picked upRangedWand50 - 93 DamageSpeed 1.30(55.0 damage per second)+10 Nature ResistanceDurability 65 / 65Requires Level 51Sell Price: 2g 89s 89c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: physical damage, resistance sets.

MagePriestWarlock

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Crimson Shocker iconCrimson ShockerRanged · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget · Wand of Eternal Light iconWand of Eternal LightRanged · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Sparkling Crystal Wand iconSparkling Crystal WandRanged · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Ritssyn's Wand of Bad Mojo iconRitssyn's Wand of Bad MojoRanged · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Skul's Ghastly Touch iconSkul's Ghastly TouchRanged · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Glowstar Rod iconGlowstar RodRanged · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Thornflinger iconThornflingerRanged · ilvl 57ilvl 57 · Dwarven Hand Cannon iconDwarven Hand CannonRanged · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.