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Ardent Custodian, official Blizzard item icon
Epic Main Hand Mace

Ardent Custodian

ilvl 43Req 38Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Ardent Custodian is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 32.9 DPS, 100 armor. Equip: Increased Defense +5. Against 7 other Mace main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 3 of 8.

Tooltip

Ardent CustodianItem Level 43Binds when equippedMain HandMace48 - 90 DamageSpeed 2.10(32.9 damage per second)100 ArmorDurability 105 / 105Requires Level 38Equip: Increased Defense +5.Sell Price: 2g 15s 32c

⚠ 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, tanks.

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)

Jang'thraze the Protector iconJang'thraze the ProtectorMain Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Heaven's Light iconHeaven's LightMain Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Hypnotic Blade iconHypnotic BladeMain Hand · ilvl 39 · req 34stronger stat budget · Hand of Righteousness iconHand of RighteousnessMain Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Curve-bladed Ripper iconCurve-bladed RipperMain Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Wicked Mithril Blade iconWicked Mithril BladeMain Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Furious Falchion iconFurious FalchionMain Hand · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Big Black Mace iconBig Black MaceMain Hand · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 ·

"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.