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Rare One-Hand Mace

Stinging Viper

ilvl 24Req 19Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Stinging Viper is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 15.5 DPS. Chance on hit: Poisons target for 7 Nature damage every 3 sec for 15 sec. Against 8 other Mace one-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 9.

Tooltip

Stinging ViperItem Level 24Binds when picked upOne-HandMace30 - 57 DamageSpeed 2.80(15.5 damage per second)Durability 75 / 75Requires Level 19Chance on hit: Poisons target for 7 Nature damage every 3 sec for 15 sec.Sell Price: 0g 30s 18c

⚠ 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: physical damage.

WarriorPaladinRogueShamanDruidPriest

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)

Claw of the Shadowmancer iconClaw of the ShadowmancerOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27stronger stat budget · Blackvenom Blade iconBlackvenom BladeOne-Hand · ilvl 26 · req 21stronger stat budget · Toxic Revenger iconToxic RevengerOne-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27stronger stat budget · GnomereganVibroblade iconVibrobladeOne-Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Butcher's Cleaver iconButcher's CleaverOne-Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20ilvl 25 · Grimclaw iconGrimclawOne-Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20ilvl 25 · Diamond Hammer iconDiamond HammerOne-Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20ilvl 25 · Blackfang iconBlackfangOne-Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20ilvl 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.