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Epic Ranged Wand

Cold Snap

ilvl 70Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Cold Snap is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 85.3 DPS, +7 Intellect. Equip: Increases damage done by Frost spells and effects by up to 20. Against 20 other Wand ranged items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 21.

Tooltip

Cold SnapItem Level 70Binds when picked upRangedWand101 - 189 DamageSpeed 1.70(85.3 damage per second)+7 IntellectDurability 75 / 75Requires Level 60Equip: Increases damage done by Frost spells and effects by up to 20.Sell Price: 7g 77s 91c

⚠ 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

Polished Ironwood Crossbow iconPolished Ironwood CrossbowRanged · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 · Crossbow of Imminent Doom iconCrossbow of Imminent DoomRanged · ilvl 72 · req 60ilvl 72 · Rhok'delar, Longbow of the Ancient Keepers iconRhok'delar, Longbow of the Ancient KeepersRanged · ilvl 75 · req 60ilvl 75 · Heartstriker iconHeartstrikerRanged · ilvl 75 · req 60ilvl 75 ·

"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.