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Torch of Austen, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Ranged Wand

Torch of Austen

ilvl 58Req 53Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Torch of Austen is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 56.8 DPS, +10 Fire Resistance. Against 18 other Wand ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 11 of 19.

Tooltip

Torch of AustenItem Level 58Binds when equippedRangedWand55 - 104 DamageSpeed 1.40(56.8 damage per second)+10 Fire ResistanceDurability 65 / 65Requires Level 53Sell Price: 3g 35s 90c

⚠ 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)

Doomfinger iconDoomfingerRanged · ilvl 92 · req 60stronger stat budget · Wand of Fates iconWand of FatesRanged · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · Wand of the Whispering Dead iconWand of the Whispering DeadRanged · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · Dragon's Touch iconDragon's TouchRanged · ilvl 75 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Blackcrow iconBlackcrowRanged · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Riphook iconRiphookRanged · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Wand of Arcane Potency iconWand of Arcane PotencyRanged · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Sandstrider's Mark iconSandstrider's MarkRanged · ilvl 59ilvl 59 ·

"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.