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Epic Two-Hand Staff

Anathema

ilvl 75Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Anathema is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 73.3 DPS, +31 Intellect, +22 Stamina, +20 Shadow Resistance. Use: Calls forth Benediction. (30 Mins Cooldown). Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec. Against 48 other Staff two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 49.

Tooltip

AnathemaItem Level 75Binds when picked upUniqueTwo-HandStaff176 - 264 DamageSpeed 3.00(73.3 damage per second)+22 Stamina+31 Intellect+20 Shadow ResistanceDurability 120 / 120Classes: PriestRequires Level 60Use: Calls forth Benediction. (30 Mins Cooldown)Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 69.

⚠ 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, resistance sets.

Priest

Class-restricted by the game.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian iconAtiesh, Greatstaff of the GuardianTwo-Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Staff of the Qiraji Prophets iconStaff of the Qiraji ProphetsTwo-Hand · ilvl 75 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Ashbringer iconAshbringerTwo-Hand · ilvl 76 · req 60ilvl 76 · Spinal Reaper iconSpinal ReaperTwo-Hand · ilvl 76 · req 60ilvl 76 · Molten CoreBonereaver's Edge iconBonereaver's EdgeTwo-Hand · ilvl 77 · req 60ilvl 77 · Molten CoreBarb of the Sand Reaver iconBarb of the Sand ReaverTwo-Hand · ilvl 77 · req 60ilvl 77 ·

"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.