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Gnarled Ash Staff, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Two-Hand Staff

Gnarled Ash Staff

ilvl 31Req 26Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Gnarled Ash Staff is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 25.6 DPS, +15 Spirit, +6 Stamina. Against 16 other Staff two-hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 17.

Tooltip

Gnarled Ash StaffItem Level 31Binds when equippedTwo-HandStaff65 - 99 DamageSpeed 3.20(25.6 damage per second)+6 Stamina+15 SpiritDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 26Sell Price: 0g 70s 69c

⚠ 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.

DruidMagePriestWarlockShamanHunterWarrior

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)

Windweaver Staff iconWindweaver StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32stronger stat budget · Illusionary Rod iconIllusionary RodTwo-Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Manual Crowd Pummeler iconManual Crowd PummelerTwo-Hand · ilvl 34 · req 29stronger stat budget · GnomereganStaff of Protection iconStaff of ProtectionTwo-Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Ancient War Sword iconAncient War SwordTwo-Hand · ilvl 32ilvl 32 · Runic Darkblade iconRunic DarkbladeTwo-Hand · ilvl 32ilvl 32 · Emil's Brand iconEmil's BrandTwo-Hand · ilvl 32ilvl 32 · Wind Spirit Staff iconWind Spirit StaffTwo-Hand · ilvl 32 · req 27ilvl 32 ·

"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.