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Buccaneer's Orb, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Held In Off-hand Miscellaneous

Buccaneer's Orb

ilvl 23Req 18Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Buccaneer's Orb is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Against 18 other Miscellaneous held in off-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 12 of 19.

Tooltip

Buccaneer's OrbItem Level 23Binds when equippedHeld In Off-handMiscellaneousRequires Level 18Sell Price: 0g 11s 48c

⚠ 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: general use.

WarriorPaladinHunterRoguePriestShamanMageWarlockDruid

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)

Orb of Mistmantle iconOrb of MistmantleHeld In Off-hand · ilvl 28 · req 23stronger stat budget · Antipodean Rod iconAntipodean RodHeld In Off-hand · ilvl 22 · req 17stronger stat budget · Pulsating Hydra Heart iconPulsating Hydra HeartHeld In Off-hand · ilvl 20 · req 15stronger stat budget · Cursed Eye of Paleth iconCursed Eye of PalethHeld In Off-hand · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Ritual Stein iconRitual SteinHeld In Off-hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Totem of Infliction iconTotem of InflictionHeld In Off-hand · ilvl 25ilvl 25 · Everglow Lantern iconEverglow LanternHeld In Off-hand · ilvl 25ilvl 25 · Orb of Soran'ruk iconOrb of Soran'rukHeld In Off-hand · ilvl 25ilvl 25 ·

"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.