Comments

Comment by wortham

This is the best non-raiding tanking weapon a druid can find, giving you over 1000 more armor in bear form in addition to the 10def! However, expect to pay anywhere from 100-350g for it if you care not to invest the time to farm one up.

In addition, I'd suggest putting a 15str enchant on there since this is the only stat that will affect your attack power in bear form. The 25agi is another option, but less attractive IMO, since although it adds to your crit and dodge chance, it does not increase your attack power in bear.

Comment by Merowlin

The question remains of what enchant to choose. I personally agree with wortham regarding 15str enchant - However some prefer 25agi.

- 15str gives you 30AP (2.14dps) which is good, considering bearform not dealing that much damage, thus every inch of steady dps increases your treat level.
- 25agi gives you 50 armor (not affected by bearform armor bonus/thick hide) AND 1% crit+dodge - wich is nice, but critical strikes will always be unreliable, especially for tanking (treat caused).

On another note, the overall stats on this staff is amazing for Bearuids. +10 defense makes hitting you, the same as hitting a lvl 62 if you're lvl 60. as well as 11 stamina always being a nice boost.
The 260 Armor is also very nice for Bearuids considering the value is increased by 360%, meaing 1196 Armor while in dire bear, and if talents are spent in thick hide, the 260 equals 1316 in dire bear.

- Merowlin

Comment by 4274

As a bear druid, +15 strength is much more useful than +25 agi.

Unlike Warriors, your threat generation is multiplicative instead of static. With enough attack power, you can dish out a crit that is effectively 10 sunders. You want as much Strength and Stamina as you can get, squeezing in every ounce of armor as well for damage mitigation.

I still haven't managed to find one of these, so I'm about to break down and spend 250g on it. Well worth it, imo, since you'll be using it even into Burning Crusade.

Comment by 4274

Update: got one for 160g this morning. Now I just need to get the mats for a Strength Enchant and it's on.

Comment by 4274

Ok, I've readjusted my take on tanking slightly. I would recommend more that someone put a +25 Agility enchant on this staff. Here's why:

As a bear druid, you want high agility AND high strength. Now, your strength gives you 2AP per point - +15str is only 30 Attack power. +25 agi is 1% chance to crit - much more useful. Because druid threat is multiplicitive, the more crits you can dish out the more threat you will generate. You may only throw an effective 9 sunders as opposed to the 10 I mention above, but you'll do it more often by focusing on agility here.

Sorry to spam, it's not like I get the option to edit my posts :P

Comment by djtez

This is a rare world drop. This is also currently one of the best feral druid tanking items you can get your hands on thanks to 260 Armor. I have mine enchanted with +25 agility. My druid is lv60 and I still use this staff for bear tanking in instances and have tanked all the 5 man bosses including the Baron.

The only place you are realistically going to find this staff (unless you are extremely lucky) is on the auction house, so get saving your gold now!

If you are a bear tank you should also consider picking up a Cloak of Warding https://www.wowhead.com/classic/item=18413

Possible alternative for druids lv57 or higher is the Unyielding Maul https://www.wowhead.com/classic/item=18531

Comment by Lysistrata

I'd personally say this is the best tanking twohander for druids well into the epic level - no other two-handed weapon that I can think of adds stamina AND armor AND defense.

As has been mentioned, druid threat scales *extremely* well with how much damage they put out. I put the 25 agility enchant on my Warden Staff for the extra dodge - because since bears can't parry, that is our only other mitigation stat besides the insane amounts of armor we have. 15 strength...okay, I guess, if you have trouble with aggro generation. Personally, I'd argue in favor of getting more strength/AP on the rest of your gear (+strength to gloves, or some of the PVP reward armor with good strength statistics) and shelling out for the agility weapon enchant.

As with anything else, your mileage may vary.

Comment by 7260

The era of the venerable Warden Staff is coming to a close. The upcoming expansion for the World of Warcraft, The Burning Crusade, has a much superior weapon called the Earthwarden. Wowhead does not have a link for it at this time, so sadly I cannot post it, but attainable after reaching Exalted status with the Cenarion Expedition faction.

This weapon has a respectable 500 armor on it, +defense, +FAP, +crit rating, and +feral weapon skill. The name of it makes me smile a little knowing that it is paying homage to its predecessor.

There will always bit a slot in my bank (and occasionally my backpacks!) for my very first epic.

Comment by 7700

Great feral druid staff which increase armor by over 1000. This item is a necessity for any feral druid.

Comment by Sheanna

Though this staff is really only a minor upgrade from the free Unyielding Maul in the Dire Maul North tribute box, many druids still regard this as an essential purchase. It really is a quintessential druid weapon for anyone who plays this class, but especially for druids who want to do some tanking (and you should...it's fun!). It's available at a relatively low level, but unless you find it as a drop, you're not likely to have the 200 or so gold to buy it from the AH until your in your 50s or 60. Regardless, this weapon will last you well into the Burning Crusade so you should definitely pick it up. If you are in a raiding guild past the Twin Emperors in Ahn'Qiraj, you have access to the Blessed Qiraji Warhammer. This one handed mace with feral attack a small amount of armor is the only weapon in the current WoW that beats Warden Staff for general tanking. Even so, you will want to hang on to the Warden Staff for fights that emphasize heavy physical damage mitigation such as Broodlord Lashlayer.

As far as enchants go, I would recommend the 25 agility enchant. For feral dps, there is little question that strength is better (even in cat form), but there is more to tanking than just dps. Agility helps a ton with damage mitigation as well as giving you more (although less consistent) aggro through crits. I have extensive endgame raid tanking as a druid and point for point, I regard agility and strength as about equal. Of course, the amount of epic feral leather is rather limited and generally the decision on which pieces to use is made for you by what's available. But in the case of enchants, you do have to decide. And when it comes down to 25 of one great stat vs 15 or another, it's a no brainer. Go with the agility.

Comment by 8072

What a wonderful staff for a feral druid. This is one of the few items obtainable before level 50 that gives you substantial boost in your Hitpoints and AC while in Dire Bear form. +10 Defense will help you avoid more critical strikes, and the 46.5 DPS is magnificent for a level 43. Worth 200-300g in most Auction Houses. Worth every penny if you are feral specced. You will most likely use this weapon until level 60.

Comment by Niekon

I managed to get this staff when I was 43 thanks to my brother grinding in WPL at the time. And have kept it ever since to my current level of 58 and will probably last me into BC. It has some of the best stats for a solo feral druid that I have seen of all the possible weapons for my class.

If you can find it in the AH for a decent price or manage to get a guildmate or friend gets this drop be extremely thankful. You will be hated by most Warrior tanks since your armor will likely surpass theirs. ^_~

Comment by 35131

The added agility, if you choose that enchant, will help you generate crits, which help keep you healthy if you have Improved leader of the pack.

Comment by 40818

This dropped for me last night in BRD. It was off of one of the first mobs in the instance. I wish my guild tolerated ninja looting. I probably could have sold this on the Auction House for some nice coin.

Comment by ExxoN

I think this is a very good staff, i have it in my bank because im just lvl 40, i gived an offer on 30g on this and i won it. I think thats was a very good deal.

Comment by 50864

Dropped yesterday in "the Hinterlands" from trash mobs. i love "the Hinterlands". Previously https://www.wowhead.com/classic/item=2164 and https://www.wowhead.com/classic/item=868 has dropped too from this area :)
Warden Staff became my third epic drop from this area

Comment by 51875

There is a completely upped Warden Staff...Its called Earthwarden and its mostly for a feral druid

Comment by Thottbot

this staff is a Druid weapon. the armor is important for Dire Bear form. This staff on any other class is a huge waste.

Comment by Thottbot

This is a druid staff, without question. A warrior or paladin would be wasted on this staff because they can both use SHIELDS.

The fact that this adds stamina, armor and defense means that a druid will be able to wear more INT/SPI gear and still be able to be an excellent tank when in bear form.

Right now, a druid using cloth int gear is making a huge sacrifice to their ability to tank in bearform. This staff actually allows a druid to have their cake and eat it too.

-D

Comment by Thottbot

Anyone who says it's better used on any other class is ATLEAST slightly retarded. Is it good for other classes? Yes. But no class can use that item to 150% of its potential, save Druid.

Comment by Thottbot

I got this Staff at the AH for 22g, man someone must be really mad that they only sold it for that much, good for me tho :P

(Just about had a heart attack when i saw how much it was) I am a Druid BTW :D

Comment by Thottbot

The armor bonus is perfect for a druid, in dire bear form the armor bonus comes to about 1200 extra Armor. I dont see why anyone else would roll on it, just slap on a +22 int. enchant and it'd be a very nice end game weapon.

Comment by Thottbot

Had this drop in ZF from random troll. Looting policy was pass on Blue, epic, BOP. Everyone passed but the pally - Lanceilot - rolled and therefore got it. He would not give it to the druid, said he was going to AH it for the gold. Yeah I know we should not have let it happen, but what an asshat to keep that from a druid after he got Ripsaw from previous boss. Once again Lanceilot , guild Arch Angels on Eldre`thalas. Don't let him in your group. Total greed monger ninja.

Comment by Thottbot

Probly 'the' best for druid tanks, Pretty nice for moonkin too. i got this puppy at 43 (traded a bow of searing arrows for it) and at lvl54 it still serves me well, my dire bear/moonkin forms sport 7k+ armor, will probly have it at lvl60 sence i prefer thick armor as opposed to high spir/int.

If you cant afford one/find one though i wouldnt sweat it, the ogre king in dire maul drops a similure 2h mace for when you hit 57 https://www.wowhead.com/classic/item=36117

Comment by Thottbot

put +15AGI or even +25AGI on it and you're fine. Lvl60 druids use this one.

Comment by Thottbot

I have this staff on my feral druid. At 60, I still get TONS of use for it. This staff plus mark of tyranny plus some atal'li shoulders from ST and I get over 9300 armor. During one UD strath run while tanking, I got 11,700 armor because of a shammy's heal that procced the armor increase.

If you can't find one on your server, you can come close to this staff by getting an unyielding maul in DM tribute. I really don't see any time at all when I won't be using this staff as my bear form wep and I've been a #3 tank in MC too with it.

Oops double post.

Comment by Thottbot

Bought this for 230 from a guy spamming it in SW. The contribution from this item ALONE in my dire bear form is just shy of a grand. Definately worth it for aspiring druids.

Comment by Thottbot

My war just picked one up in the Searing Gorge off a Heavy War Golem of all things. I thought at first it might be a nice armor boost for soloing with my Healer Priest, but now I think it deserves a better home than that.

Comment by Thottbot

I love to read thottbot forums for simple pleasures...

The fact is obvious who would benefit most from this staff, but that doesn't mean it is only for that class. If a caster wants to spend the money on this staff or gets a lucky drop, more power to them. Putting up a post to flame the person for it only proves the simple minded-ness and lack of creativity that is common among the WoW player base, as well as the over-abundance of carebears (referring to people that farm instances all the time, not feral druids in bear form as someone not familiar with the term might think :P ). Of coarse a caster would not group with this. My above post (a few up) was simply asking if any soul link locks have had experiance with this staff PVP. My intention was not to start another slew of "this item is for this class only" posts. PVP is the only reason in my honest opinion I could see using this. Any one that knows the lock class knows what it is capable of. Think about it: Soul Link with VW for huge health pool, master demo for 10 % dmg migitation with VW out, demon armor for 570 armor bonus plus 15 hp every 5 sec. The staff will add +10 defense, an additional 260 armor, and 110 more HP which actually translates to more with the dmg migitaion and sharing of health with VW. And thats just the staff with skills/spells, not eqauting other gear the warlock might have. Most of us are stam hogs... Even two peices of Dreadmist (or full set Deathmist) with give you another 200 armor. All the while a lock will be constantly regening health using drain life. The only obvious downfall is the lack of int, which can be remedied with an enchant.

So I hope my point came across that thinking more creativily and proper distribution of talent points, this staff would at least be formadable choice for a soul link build warlock looking to take on more than one person at a time in the battlegrounds. AV, probably not so much becasue it is more group and team oriented than the other BG's.

BTW, I know I can't be the only person that has thought about this, so any locks who have tried it out please post. I don't have the money to try this out.

Comment by Thottbot

I was in Maraudon on my priest with 2 guildies and 2 PUs when it dropped. No druids in the party so we greeded it. A guildie won and asked whether I'd sell it if I had it. I said No Way! My druid would get it, or another guildie. So he gave it to me! I sent it to my 60 feral druid and now I'm happy happy. It's *awesome* Now considering what 2H enchant would best suit a tanking druid...

Comment by Thottbot

From a Druids point of view this is the ultimate tanking weapon, hands down in the whole game. kinda strange considering the fact that it's a world drop lvl 43 epic. And I am hoping for an upgrade soon, but until that happens... /love Warden Staff

Here are the reasons why this staff is so great:

- Armor, it has 260 armor on it, which yields 1196-1316 armor depending on spec.

- Stamina is always great, even 11 Stam is good.

- +10 defense makes hitting you, the same as hitting a lvl 62 if you're lvl 60

There are no substitues for this Staff, the Unyielding Mace from DM comes as a medium second, but it does pale in comparison to the might of The Warden.

As for the arguement over which enchantment to put on it:

- 25 Agi gives you crit-chance, dodge-chance and 50 armor. All great for tanking which this staff was designed for.

- 15 Str gives you 30 AP (2.14dps) that's pretty much it. And the argument that the 15 Str is better for catform? Get a mace with catform stats then, it'll give you more of the stats you want in catform anyway.

Comment by Thottbot

Warden Staff grants you a huge AC which grants you damage reduction, it also gives you +10 defense which effectively makes you 2 lvls harder to hit.

Blanchard's Stout gives you 20 strength which is 2.8 dps, that's it. I would use Blanchard or a weapon of eaqual or better stats for cat dps, since 260 armor in cat is inferior to the dmg output you would need to take the enemy down fast.

Agi or Int. If you want to tank using the Warden, don't you dare to put an intellect on it, a druids tanking is all about maxing out the stats you need.

And if you have swiftmend that would suggest that you have a 20/31 spec, a passable tanking spec I can give you that, but for the real endgame tanking you would have to respec to a maxed out tanking spec.

Then the +22int will be a joke because of Heart of the Wild.

If you want to use the Swiftmend spec for PvP, get Exalted with Arathi Basin and get the Ironbark Staff better for that spec by a long shot

Comment by Thottbot

It is a world drop so from every kill within its lvl range it can drop, but most druid will not have it drop and will have to rely on buying it... no matter though, being the best tanking staff in the game it is worth the 100-200g you will pay for it :P

Comment by Thottbot

Ok, so the staff may be better for one class then the next.. But it's completely asinine to say it wont do any good for any class but a druid. Please!

I put this staff in my warlock and its been a whole different game for me. Now i can actually take a beating and not watch my health drop like a stock market crash. The armor this staff adds benefits ANYONE wearing cloth. If you think otherwise, then you don't know whats its like to be a level 48 and have 1000-1200 armor. Give or take a couple hundred.

What's the first thing people try to do to the warlock when they confronted in the battleground or the world? Run up on his ass with swords in "cheap shot", invisible mode and start breaking our casting bar so that we cant get one single spell off and break down our cheesy cloth gear.

Well, the game has suddenly changed once you equip a warden staff. They can run up on me all they want now, because now i have the extra time i need, due to a HUGE armor boost, to get them off me with a Fear/Death Coil, drop the Curse of Elements, throw down the Immolate and then crush them over and over and over with the Searing Pain and its game over or them in less then 20 seconds.

Before i had this staff is was HELL getting those bastards off me with a Fear/Death Coil before i was almost dead. Now its just funny to watch these cats roll up on you thinking your gonna drop like a fly, like they normally would, and finding out that they aren't doing much damage at all before i Fear/Death Coil them off me and there getting pummeled with fire.

If your a warlock who knows anything, then you know how important stamina, defense, and armor are to your survival. Don't listen to these schmucks who claim your an idiot for equipping this item if your anything but a druid. Complete utter bull$%^&. This staff is a perfect for a warlock and they know it. There just trying to hold you back from getting any more brutal then you already are. Buy/Equip one and you'll see!

Comment by Thottbot

Now that The Burning Crusade has released, how good is this thing anymore? I just got one while making the Mallet of Zul'Farrak and, being a priest, have absolutely no use for this thing, but I have no idea how much to sell it for. Suggestions?

Comment by Allakhazam

I have this staff and it does not glow, but no better staff for a druid who goes direbear to tank........added AC multiplied by 3.6 when you shapeshift.......come on

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped of the Ghosts in Azshara. What a wonderful surprise this morning when I was all by myself. And I am a druid too! :)

Comment by Allakhazam

Although this staff may be better for a Druid - it is still a great staff for the cloth classes for one reason; The level you can wield it. I am lvl 45 Shadow Priest and I am looking at one of these in AH now. I have never seen a staff that would be so good for me (soloing etc) at this level.

Maybe it is not the best I can hyave at lvl 60, but at 45 is would be excellent.

I really advise against that line of thinking--for the price of this staff (often arround 200g) you could buy yourself something usefull for you 'forever'--something useful to your build/class at 60.

You may regret it later when you are 200g short for that awesome item you've allways wanted.

P.S. If you find one of these and are not a druid, I strongly suggest selling it and using the money for something more in-line with your class for endgame.

Comment by Allakhazam

I got mine from Heavy War Golems in Searing Gorge.

Comment by Allakhazam

well dude as you se here the staff is not for warriors becouse warriors are not those who use staff ... well ill tell you what this staff is for .. its for feral druid .. a feral druid needs defence stamina and armor . never equipp this staff if you are not a feral druid .. then you can rather sell it and get cash and buy something else .. :) i once was feral druid and used this staff and it was a dream staff as feral, then i changed to resstoration again and now i regret equipping it becouse it sux so badly with no intellect or spirit..

Comment by Allakhazam

I need to rub myself for good luck. I had this drop off an elemental in Ferals on Garona with my Shaman, sold the thing for 350g about 4 months ago.

The other day I was on my druid on Emerald Dream and the thing dropped AGAIN. I took it for myself this time and I love it. Slapped a +15 agility enchant on it and I'm good to go... I have so much armor in bearform! It is ridic!

Comment by Allakhazam

I was fortunate enough to be in a good PUG in Sunken Temple when this dropped. I have been saving for a while for this staff, and I'm a Feral Druid. So Naturally I offered lots of gold to each member of the group if I could have the staff. There was another Druid, she didn't want it, she was a healer druid. So, lots of gold later, and a great group of understanding folks, I have my Warden Staff. Best tank druid weapon in the game. :)

Comment by Allakhazam

mines dropped off in ZF it was a 00.00 drop.... the leader master looted then /leave group + hearth + auctioned it + logged =*( it was the saddest day in my lvl

Comment by Allakhazam

Got one tonight off a rock dude patrol on the way to the princess in Maraudon. Everyone in the group was greed so I won it after the roll. I'm a rogue by the way. Should sell pretty decent judging by the posts in here. I'll post what I got for it after its sold.

Comment by Allakhazam

Lol. Gnome warlock/mage with this staff on the pic? :D

Comment by Allakhazam

got mine off a jag gorrilla in stv =)

Comment by Allakhazam

Does this drop in ZF or is it a world drop I NEED to know I want this soooo bad if I do ZF I will lvl to 43 and if this drops I will be a happy druid.

Comment by Allakhazam

dropped off a highborne lichling in azraha

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped for me tonight in Maraud. Off one of the giants on the way to princess. I was so excited, I almost forgot to roll, luckily my group was filled with wars and rogues and they did not need, and weren't greedy either. They all passed, and now I enjoy this beauty for many levels. Hope you who want, find. Its awesome!

Comment by Allakhazam

i have just dropped in Un'goro , this was my first epic drop at lvl 51 hunter! good money for it! i was to kind , i got just 100g :)

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped for me off one of the Dunemaul Ogres in Tanaris, at one of the southern ruins I believe. Being a mage, I sold it for 125g on AH :)

Comment by Allakhazam

While farming/questing in Felwood for the Timbermaws last night, this dropped off of a Deadwood Pathfinder. My partner showed no interest in it, so I claimed it. Too bad my first epic drop is something my lvl 51 Pally can't use. So, I'll be putting this up for sale at the IF AH tonight.

Edited, Tue May 24 11:07:08 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

I have one of this to sell whisper me on english server Azjol neub

Comment by Allakhazam

droped from a trash mob in un'goro.

Comment by Allakhazam

Anyone not a druid using this is an idiot. Its a wonderful feral druid tanking staff (and that's IT), currently I'm working on farming the mats to put a nice enchant on it, still not sure if it'll be agility or strength.

Comment by Allakhazam

The mage on the pic is a dumbass!

Got this on my druid along with 15 strength when i did WSG at lvl 49, they needed 5 ppl 2 kill me =P

Comment by Allakhazam

theres a staff w/ 20 stam from ulda but this pwns b/c of the armor!

Comment by Allakhazam

Yeah this dropped for me off of a Savage OwlBeast or whatever.. But a Savage one, not Primitive. But dayum I was happy. I'm send it to my Lock and when he's done with it it's DEing time.

Comment by Allakhazam

This staff is absolutely wonderful for Druids. It dropped for me off one of the elite trolls on the way into Sunken Temple (outside the instance). I was shocked when my pick-up party passed on it for me. I use it as my weapon when I am not healing, and when I am dueling. Rogues bounce off me when I wear this in bear form. I also use it as a weapon for soloing, where the defensive skill and stamina comes in handy, as well as the high speed for a staff, which helps Omen of Clarity. I don't see this benefiting anyone other than a Druid, but what do I know.

Now I just need a Cloak of Warding.

Comment by Allakhazam

found one in blasted lands from a Black Slayer

Comment by Allakhazam

Guys the armor of this item in Dire Bear form is:

260 x 4.6 = 1196 AC

With thick hide this is:

260 x 4.6 x 1.1 = 1315.6 AC

So not multiplied by 3.6, because it's an 360% bonus So it's even a lot better for a druid :)

Comment by Allakhazam

Got mine in Maraudon. I won it. then I enchanted it with +22 int I am a lock

my third epic world drop

1. Ardent custondian
2. Underworld Band
3. Warden Staff

YAY FOR ME! :D

Comment by Allakhazam

i've been trying to get the unyielding mace from dm tribute, but not many on my server wanna do it, and im getting tired of doing it.

If there is anyone on the alliance side on Emeriss that is selling this, mail catnymph ingame or whisper.

Comment by Allakhazam

bought for 70g. thought that was a pretty kick ass deal. feral druid btw

Comment by Allakhazam

got it from dark iron taskmaster in searing george... then i found Mistwalker Boots in a chest he was guarding lol

Comment by Allakhazam

I sell it yesterday for 250g, only one time i put it in trade channel, in 5 min y get the money for it, yeah.
I think the staff worth it.

Spinebreaker EU

Comment by Allakhazam

if any1 gets this hottie on the The Maelstrom server EU plz gime a tell ingame. Asapp is my name

Comment by Allakhazam

Got one in western Plaugelands.

Comment by Allakhazam

if it would be a good weapon for a lock, especially a drain tanking one...

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped off a Gordunni Warlord in Feralas.

Comment by Allakhazam

Sold for 245g :D

Edited, Thu Jul 28 00:51:59 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

dropped off a giant before princess in maraudon, feral drood all over it! its brilliant

Comment by Allakhazam

very sweet for a feral druid :)

Comment by Allakhazam

So I'm just grinding gold and DE mats off the harpies and I get one of these with my 60 hunter. Amazing Feral Druid gear - What will I get more mileage out of for an enchant +15 STR for the dmg and AP or +25AGI for more armor and Crit%?
Thanks!

Comment by Allakhazam

This just dropped for my hunter last night off of a Atal'ai Warrior. First epic drop and it will come in good use for my druid :)

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped for me today, of of a Skeleton Flayer in WP (sorrow hill)

It's times like these i hate our Server Economy (EU Shadowmoon), can scream all i want, but dont think i'll get more then 100g for it :/

Comment by Allakhazam

I've been playing WoW since a few weeks after launch, and during all that time, I've only gotten two epic drops (meaning, while out soloing; I've certainly seen epics drop in raids). The first was with my very first character, probably well more than a year ago, and the second was last night, on one of my many alts. Interestingly, both epic drops were the Warden Staff. Interesting to me, anyway. I imagine the odds against getting the same epic world drop twice are pretty high.

Anyway, this one will be sold as well, but it looks like I'll be getting far less than I got the first time around. Back then, I think I got about 250g for it. Looks like it's going for less than 200 now.

Anyone on Duskwood, horde-side interested, send a message to Strummer.

Comment by Allakhazam

i have a SoJ, and i need this baby...

Comment by Allakhazam

there is now an unyielding maul that drops with 250ac +12 def 12stam 53DPS

otherwise i would be using warden staff in endgame

Comment by Allakhazam

Hi hi!

I just got one - my first ever epic - while grinding Incendosaurs.

As a Mage, my eyes lit up when I saw "EPIC STAFF", then faded somewhat when I saw the particulars. A VERY nice staff... for Druids.

Comment by Allakhazam

This just dropped in hinterlands, sadly was ninjaed by a mage ...

Comment by Allakhazam

selling this on alliance side on Hakkar server for 107g on ah good deal i think.

Comment by Allakhazam

trust me to forget the most important detail!

name: trollheart

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped off of a non-elite mob in maraudon, although i think its a random drop. Druid in my group got it and it seems like its pretty much for druids in bear form with the AC, defense, and stam. First epic drop I had seen :)

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped for me off some random troll in the Hinterlands while I was doing the Zul'Farrak mallet thing. We were killing through the non-elite trolls and not really looting and I bent down and Boom...there it was.

Comment by Allakhazam

The difference between druids and all other classes is that for a druid this is an endgame weapon. I doubt any other class would use this staff at level 60, when they can get so many other staffs with more class-specific boni, such as critical hit chance for spells and added spell dmg.

For a druid this is the best there is. It has higher armor and defense bonus than the Unyielding Maul, and for a druid the dps doesnt matter, since when in caster form he'll equip other weapons anyway.

Comment by Allakhazam

I found one of these on a highborne lichling last week while grinding by myself. Funny, because I just bought one about 6 days before for 250G. Have mine listed for the same right now. Refund!

And the prvious posters are right, if you are not a Feral Druid or a Monnkin Druid, there is no reason why you should equip this staff. The 260 armor converts to 936 in Dire Bear and moonkin form with the 360% bonus, so it's really wasted on other classes.

I'm planning on getting a +22 intell enchant on it and respec my feral to be a moonkin!

Comment by Allakhazam

I've been researching items to give me more armor, since in PvP I'm targeted pretty quickly. At level 55 with buffs I can have upwards 5000 health as warlock, but armor remains terrible. This is one of the few items in the game that can significantly improve my armor.

Comment by Allakhazam

I had this beauty drop off of an owlbear thing in Hinterland near the Altar of Zul. (Shadowsong)

When I went to IF to try to sell it, I found that there were none in the AH, so I didn't know what to sell it for....

I put it "WTS Warden Staff" in the trade channel, with no price advertised. Someone messaged me, asking how much, and I told him to make me an offer. "175 gold" he says. O_o

Although this is more money than I have ever come close to having, I still worked him up to 210g!

This was my first Epic drop, and I am a 2H axe-using warrior, so I didn't need it. That gold will come in handy, however......hehe....

Comment by Allakhazam

just got mine offa a wolf in felwood and being nice with a 140g b/o. tried giving to a friend (druid) but he said he had something that was just as good. second epic drop but first was worth 400g cause it was 1 month into the game :)

Comment by Allakhazam

Paid 280g on a relatively young server (Smolderthorn) I thought it was a pretty good deal for the staff and the age of the server.

Comment by Allakhazam

Guys, If you ever find this staff, and your not a druid. Sell it, it is absolutely not worth anything to any other classes. And by this I mean that on any average server this staff can yield you a good +200 g, and not taking this money and using it on something else as a mage/warlock/priest is just plain stupid...

On the other hand, druids, this is the best staff. I simply love it :D

Comment by Allakhazam

giants just before princess in maraudon dropped this.. first ever eipc drp i saw :) went to right person since druid got it

Comment by Allakhazam

just dropped in searing gorge. looking to sell it.

server - magtheridon
name - addizle
alliance side.

Comment by Allakhazam

imho quite possibly the worst epic in the game unless you are trying to be an epic tank in the 40's-50's instances.

Edited, Wed May 24 16:51:33 2006

Comment by Allakhazam

Blizz's crappy server was disconnecting me all night in ST. When it finally cleared up for a second, the roll came up for the Warden Staff. Wide-eyed, we all rolled and I nailed 100. :D
Too abd these go for jack on our server; 115g is my BO, and the others are 120-150g.

Comment by Allakhazam

OH NOES IM A NOOB
The defence and extra armour can work for anyone tbh. If it was a druids item, it'd say.

Comment by Allakhazam

this staff is designed for a druid. for all you other classes get something else. and this is better than the maul if you can get ur hands on it.

Comment by Allakhazam

dropped off primordial behemoth in maraudon

Comment by Allakhazam

Mine also dropped off a Timbermaw furlbog in Azshara

Comment by Allakhazam

I have this staff on my 52 warlock. It dropped off of a mob in ZF. I agree that it is a wonderfull druid staff but there not the only ones who need armor and health. I do PVP all the time and they usually go for me thinking that i will be a quick kill, but this staff does let me take a few extra hits so i have time to fear them before i die then own them. Overall yes use it if ur a Lock or Druid, Mages no.

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped off a Dark Iron Geomancer in Searing Gorge
near the path to the Badlands. Nice surprise.

2nd ever epic world drop for me and I've run
2 toons to 60.

Comment by Allakhazam

Anyone looted this & selling on Dragonmaw Horde? send me a /w in-game with price k?

If anyone on alliance has it as well, send me a PM here and we can arrange a transaction at the Gadgetzan AH too ;)

Comment by Allakhazam

Got mine sold in the end ^^
210g

Comment by Allakhazam

i need that staff its so good if any1 on stromreaver loot it w me

aksalminu lvl 48 druid

Comment by Allakhazam

i jus got it from ST and im kinda doin research to find out wut to sell it for. Im on Lightings blade and wounderin wut to sell it for.
thx in advanced

Comment by Allakhazam

I'm a feral druid and i just bought this for 125g +45 or 50 for mats for a stormshroud and now im wondering what enchant i should get on it, im thinking +15str for the 30AP but im not sure. replies appreciated

Comment by Allakhazam

Awesome feral bear staff. Still, if you hold on till lvl 57, u can get the similar-stats blue staff from DM.

Comment by Allakhazam

43 druid, with normal green leather gear, + this staff, + 120 armor cloak enchant
= 6k armor with 3,5k-ish health point :)

bear tank ftw :)

Comment by Allakhazam

Warlock weapon

Comment by Allakhazam

I need that staff !
is there someone how has it on the European server "Mal'ganis" ?
ingame: Cashan
what about the price?

Comment by Allakhazam

I have been looking for this staff for a long time, and i asked some of my guildies and they told me, its a random drop, dropped by any monstor level 41-50, if this is true, please tell me, if its not, tell me where a 40 druid could find 1, i dont know if any of these things are for sure, and if you know that they can drop from a certain 43- mob, or 49+ please tell me, thanks alot, BTW, if you on Deathwing and acquire this, msg me in game,
Alaurin

Comment by Allakhazam

some jackass put one in the Ah for 45g and i snatched that !@#$...gonna resell it for 200+ :D

Comment by Allakhazam

I use this staff on my Lock aswell and love it. Either in Pvp or solo grinding, the STA, Armor and Def +10 are awesome. You get this plus some of the +40 armor kits, +70 to back etc and Soul Link and your not such a paper cloth target anymore. I can take quite a beating. Highly recomend this staff.

Comment by Allakhazam

this droped for me today off of a Roc out in Tanaris, cant remember the name of it...was 45-48 I think >.>;

Comment by Allakhazam

Got mine by luck someone was selling for cheap in AH. I'm selling it on the Draka server for 200g.

Comment by Allakhazam

Does this drop in ZF or is it a world drop I NEED to know I want this soooo bad if I do ZF I will lvl to 43 and if this drops I will be a happy druid.

Comment by Allakhazam

i got one from the temple of atal'hakkar

Comment by Allakhazam

This is(as every other epic) a random world drop, dropped within a specific level range.

Comment by Allakhazam

Crap, sry for double

Edited, Sun May 29 06:41:01 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped off of a Dunemaul Brute for me today in Tanaris.

I really hate to give up the spirit bump from my Tanglewood, but how can you say no to that much AC, defense and stam (I play a druid)? I do a significant portion of my dmg through melee and a lot of my mana is used for healing myself (which this staff should reduce). Trade-off looks more than worthwhile.

Edited, Sun Jul 24 15:42:39 2005

Comment by Allakhazam

belive it or not this staff is for WARRIORS
why? raises defense and high dps lvl up staff and it can b quite usefull

Comment by Allakhazam

simply the best druid tanking weapon currently in game

Comment by Allakhazam

got this little thang in the hinterlands while looking for ripple

off a jade oze

my first epic drop at lvl 46 XD

sold it in AH!

Comment by Allakhazam

This was my first Epic Drop! Kinda hit me by surprised when it dropped from the Dunemaul Brute Ogres though. Happy Hunting.

Comment by Allakhazam

might want to add to the list a gnarld thisleshrub that drop it too in tanaris

Comment by Allakhazam

best druid staff in the game and only lvl req 43.. pretty gj from blizzard imo. Best druid weapon is lowbie staff gg

Comment by Allakhazam

Dropped off a Timbermaw furlbog in Azshara.

Comment by Allakhazam

I am a 60mage and there is no chance in hell i would ever use this staff, u know why? No intellect yer so we would benefit from that armour and whatever but why would we need +defence? it does nothing for us like how often are we tanking...close to never, if i was gonna get and use this staff i would be a druid or maybe even a warlock for the stamina but no way would a i use this with my mage

Comment by Allakhazam

I got this staff off a Coral Shark (47 elite) in Swamp Of Sorrows. If anyone needs it on US Magtheridon, horde side, whisper Keane for it.

Comment by Allakhazam

I sold mine for 600g. It was awesome. Dropped in ST. I think that is the best place to grind for it.

Comment by Allakhazam

i got the warden staff in ZF, someone dropped it, and all 5 of us wanted it so we all rolled need and i won. im a feral druid so the armor and defense is pretty cool. some lvl 45 dwarf priest wanted it for some reason. its cool, dont like the look of it, but how many ppl have it anyway

Comment by Allakhazam

Wow just went to Tanaris to kill Gnarled Thistleshrub for a quest and the 3th kill gave me this! :O It's my very first Epic drop ^_^ I'm gona sell it for 150G or more :D

Comment by Allakhazam

went to sunken temple for hunter quest. droped off a non elite whelp. everyone greeded and i rolled 99. got booted for "hacks". lovely way to end my day. got to lvl 50, got a shiney new trinket and a staff of pownage that was later sold for 125g.

Comment by Allakhazam

We druids need good weapons low to be effective, and the 720 armor bonus in bear from this is very nice for low level druids, sadly it's technically impossible to get a warden staff until >50 because of the cost.

Comment by Allakhazam

anyoneknows where i can grind it :D

Comment by Allakhazam

I found one in Blasted Lands.

Comment by Allakhazam

Blue world drop count - 3
Purple world drop count - 1

This dropped for me in the searing gorge off of a greater lava spider (the menace quest guys). In the horde AH on Ysera for 130.

Comment by QuickBASIC

For druid tanks, using Ardent Custodian and Tome of Knowledge together is a decent substitute if you can't afford Warden Staff.

Another option is Unyielding Maul from Dire Maul if you can get it.

Comment by Mandrax

Found this on a Rage Scar Yeti in Classic, even though it isn't listed as one of the mobs that can drop it. Even with a young economy I got 200g for it on AH, it's a very sought after item and should be priced higher than many of the other epics in the level range.

Comment by Rothia

Got this in phase 1 from a random mob in The Temple of Atal'Hakkar (Sunken Temple). Sold it the next day for 330 gold! Best in slot for druid tanks troughout the entire game. I'm playing on Razorgore.

Comment by Drachenrecke

This is the best pre raid weapon for feral druids but who wants to have a feral druid in their raid? Not because they need the player slot for a real tank but because feral druids are so anoying and useless in so many ways at the same time that it will decrease the spirit of all other raid members by 100 for each bear that is in the raid. Aint worth it. But you can sell the staff for a lot of gold to these wannabe tanks.

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Warden Staff

Item Level 48
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Two-Hand	Staff

89 - 134 Damage	Speed 2.40

(46.46 damage per second)
260 Armor
+11 Stamina
Durability 120 / 120

Requires Level 43
Equip: Increased Defense +10.

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