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Uncommon Ranged Wand

Charged Lightning Rod

ilvl 46Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Charged Lightning Rod is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 37.3 DPS. Against 40 other Wand ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 11 of 41.

Tooltip

Charged Lightning RodItem Level 46Binds when picked upRangedWand39 - 73 DamageSpeed 1.50(37.3 damage per second)Durability 55 / 55Sell Price: 1g 29s 70c

⚠ 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.

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)

Stormrager iconStormragerRanged · ilvl 62stronger stat budget · Wand of Biting Cold iconWand of Biting ColdRanged · ilvl 63stronger stat budget · Woestave iconWoestaveRanged · ilvl 52stronger stat budget · Nether Force Wand iconNether Force WandRanged · ilvl 40stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Galgann's Fireblaster iconGalgann's FireblasterRanged · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Stinging Bow iconStinging BowRanged · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Massive Longbow iconMassive LongbowRanged · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Needle Threader iconNeedle ThreaderRanged · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 ·

"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.