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Barbed Thorn Necklace

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

Barbed Thorn Necklace is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are +7 Stamina, +6 Intellect. Equip: Increases damage done by Nature spells and effects by up to 17. Against 39 other Miscellaneous neck items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 15 of 40.

Tooltip

Barbed Thorn NecklaceItem Level 56Binds when equippedNeckMiscellaneous+7 Stamina+6 IntellectRequires Level 51Equip: Increases damage done by Nature spells and effects by up to 17.Sell Price: 0g 97s 1c

⚠ 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.

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)

Blood Ruby Pendant iconBlood Ruby PendantNeck · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Nacreous Shell Necklace iconNacreous Shell NecklaceNeck · ilvl 61 · req 56stronger stat budget · Lady Maye's Pendant iconLady Maye's PendantNeck · ilvl 64 · req 59stronger stat budget · Star of Mystaria iconStar of MystariaNeck · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Mindburst Medallion iconMindburst MedallionNeck · ilvl 57ilvl 57 · Obsidian Pendant iconObsidian PendantNeck · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris iconMedallion of Grand Marshal MorrisNeck · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Opaline Medallion iconOpaline MedallionNeck · ilvl 57ilvl 57 ·

"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.