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Epic Main Hand Mace

Hammer of Expertise

ilvl 50Req 40Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Hammer of Expertise is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 36.9 DPS. Against 8 other Mace main hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 9.

Tooltip

Hammer of ExpertiseItem Level 50Binds when picked upUniqueMain HandMace54 - 101 DamageSpeed 2.10(36.9 damage per second)Durability 105 / 105Requires Level 40

⚠ 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)

Arbiter's Blade iconArbiter's BladeMain Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · 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 ·

Upgrades after this

Force of the Hippogryph iconForce of the HippogryphMain Hand · ilvl 51ilvl 51 · Spirit of the Faerie Dragon iconSpirit of the Faerie DragonMain Hand · ilvl 51ilvl 51 · Axe of the Ebon Drake iconAxe of the Ebon DrakeMain Hand · ilvl 51ilvl 51 · Vilerend Slicer iconVilerend SlicerMain Hand · ilvl 51 · req 46ilvl 51 ·

"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.