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Skul's Ghastly Touch, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Ranged Wand

Skul's Ghastly Touch

ilvl 57Req 52Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Skul's Ghastly Touch is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 55.8 DPS. Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14. Against 16 other Wand ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 17.

Tooltip

Skul's Ghastly TouchItem Level 57Binds when picked upRangedWand70 - 131 DamageSpeed 1.80(55.8 damage per second)Durability 65 / 65Requires Level 52Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 14.Sell Price: 3g 8s 53c

⚠ 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: casters, 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)

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

Dwarven Hand Cannon iconDwarven Hand CannonRanged · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Torch of Austen iconTorch of AustenRanged · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Shell Launcher Shotgun iconShell Launcher ShotgunRanged · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Lethtendris's Wand iconLethtendris's WandRanged · 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.