Priest weapons from 1 to 60
Priests can train maces, daggers, staves and wands. Each step below is the best weapon you can equip and get by that level, and the slot only changes when something beats what you already hold. Pick a setup and your faction; quest rewards follow the quest's side.
Level1–2
Staff
Nothing Priest can use yet.
Wand
Novice's Practice Wand4.3 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 10
Level5–6
Staff
Apprentice's Spellstaff2 caster stats
Quest Rare BooksElwynn Forest, choose one reward
Wand
Lesser Magic Wand11.3 DPS +7.0
Crafted Enchanting 75
2 alternatives
Novice's Practice Wand4.3 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 10
Dowsing Rod4.3 DPS
Quest A Magical AffrontZephras Isle
Level9–10
Staff
Balanced Quarterstaff4 caster stats +2
Quest Return to ValanaarZephras Isle, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Balanced Fighting Stick2 caster stats
Quest WANTED: "Hogger"Elwynn Forest, choose one reward
Apprentice's Spellstaff2 caster stats
Quest Rare BooksElwynn Forest, choose one reward
Makeshift Stormcaller2 caster stats
Quest Stormy PotentialDurotar
Wandkeep
Lesser Magic Wand11.3 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 75
3 alternatives
Shadow Wand10.4 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Fire Wand8.7 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Windbough Wand7.2 DPS
Quest Boughs in the WindMage
Level11–12
Staff
Oakthrush Staff4 caster stats
Quest The Fragments WithinDarkshore, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Balanced Quarterstaff4 caster stats
Quest Return to ValanaarZephras Isle, choose one reward
Balanced Fighting Stick2 caster stats
Quest WANTED: "Hogger"Elwynn Forest, choose one reward
Apprentice's Spellstaff2 caster stats
Quest Rare BooksElwynn Forest, choose one reward
Wandkeep
Lesser Magic Wand11.3 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 75
3 alternatives
Blazing Wand12.7 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Shadow Wand10.4 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Riptear's Spare Arm9.7 DPS
Quest Rear Guard PatrolTirisfal Glades, choose one reward
Level13–14
Staffkeep
Oakthrush Staff4 caster stats
Quest The Fragments WithinDarkshore, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Balanced Quarterstaff4 caster stats
Quest Return to ValanaarZephras Isle, choose one reward
Balanced Fighting Stick2 caster stats
Quest WANTED: "Hogger"Elwynn Forest, choose one reward
Apprentice's Spellstaff2 caster stats
Quest Rare BooksElwynn Forest, choose one reward
Wand
Deepblaze18.7 DPS +7.4
Quest Old Ironforge IncursionDungeon quest in The Hall of Thanes, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Greater Magic Wand17.5 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 110
Blazing Wand12.7 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Lesser Magic Wand11.3 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 75
Level15–16
Staff
Segmented Spider Leg5 caster stats +1
Dungeon drop WitherfangRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
3 alternatives
Staff of Nobles7 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Gnarled Hermit's Staff7 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Oakthrush Staff4 caster stats
Quest The Fragments WithinDarkshore, choose one reward
Wandkeep
Deepblaze18.7 DPS
Quest Old Ironforge IncursionDungeon quest in The Hall of Thanes, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Skycaller21.6 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Greater Magic Wand17.5 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 110
Opaque Wand15.0 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level17–18
Staff
Advisor's Gnarled Staff12 caster stats +7
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Kelm Hargunth in The Barrens
3 alternatives
Witching Stave38 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
Lorekeeper's Staff12 caster stats
Vendor 1 vendor, such as Illiyana Moonblaze in Ashenvale
Emberstone Staff8 caster stats
Dungeon drop Captain GreenskinThe Deadmines, levels 17–26
Wand
Firebelcher23.2 DPS +4.5
Dungeon drop Deviate Faerie DragonWailing Caverns, levels 15–24
3 alternatives
Cookie's Stirring Rod22.3 DPS
Dungeon drop CookieThe Deadmines, levels 17–26
Skycaller21.6 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Deepblaze18.7 DPS
Quest Old Ironforge IncursionDungeon quest in The Hall of Thanes, choose one reward
Level19–20
Staff
Witching Stave38 caster stats +26
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
3 alternatives
Coldspire Staff32 caster stats
Dungeon drop Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
Staff of the Blessed Seer19 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsBlackfathom Deeps, levels 24–32
Twisted Chanter's Staff16 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Wandkeep
Firebelcher23.2 DPS
Dungeon drop Deviate Faerie DragonWailing Caverns, levels 15–24
3 alternatives
Cookie's Stirring Rod22.3 DPS
Dungeon drop CookieThe Deadmines, levels 17–26
Skycaller21.6 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Deepblaze18.7 DPS
Quest Old Ironforge IncursionDungeon quest in The Hall of Thanes, choose one reward
Level25–26
Staffkeep
Witching Stave38 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
3 alternatives
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Coldspire Staff32 caster stats
Dungeon drop Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
Glimmering Staff22 caster stats
Crafted Enchanting 140
Wand
Gravestone Scepter29.2 DPS +6.0
Quest Blackfathom VillainyDungeon quest in Blackfathom Deeps, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Thunderwood27.1 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Lesser Mystic Wand25.4 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 175
Firestarter23.3 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level27–28
Staffkeep
Witching Stave38 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
3 alternatives
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Coldspire Staff32 caster stats
Dungeon drop Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
Glimmering Staff22 caster stats
Crafted Enchanting 140
Wand
Wand of Mana Concentration31.3 DPS +2.1
Dungeon drop Arcanic EnigmaCity of Dalaran, levels 24–37
3 alternatives
Gravestone Scepter29.2 DPS
Quest Blackfathom VillainyDungeon quest in Blackfathom Deeps, choose one reward
Thunderwood27.1 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Wand of Eventide25.8 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level29–30
Staff
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats +14
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
3 alternatives
Witching Stave38 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
Coldspire Staff32 caster stats
Dungeon drop Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
Glimmering Staff22 caster stats
Crafted Enchanting 140
Wandkeep
Wand of Mana Concentration31.3 DPS
Dungeon drop Arcanic EnigmaCity of Dalaran, levels 24–37
3 alternatives
Starfaller32.9 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Gyromatic Icemaker30.4 DPS
Dungeon drop Trash mobsGnomeregan, levels 29–38
Gravestone Scepter29.2 DPS
Quest Blackfathom VillainyDungeon quest in Blackfathom Deeps, choose one reward
Level33–34
Staff
Windweaver Staff68 caster stats +16
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Cathedral, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Witching Stave38 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
Coldspire Staff32 caster stats
Dungeon drop Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
Wand
Necrotic Wand33.2 DPS +1.9
Dungeon drop Azshir the SleeplessScarlet Monastery: Graveyard, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Earthen Rod35.6 DPS
Dungeon drop Trash mobsUldaman, levels 41–51
Starfaller32.9 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Wand of Mana Concentration31.3 DPS
Dungeon drop Arcanic EnigmaCity of Dalaran, levels 24–37
Level37–38
Staffkeep
Windweaver Staff68 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Cathedral, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Witching Stave38 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
Coldspire Staff32 caster stats
Dungeon drop Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
Wand
Twisted Nether Wand34.2 DPS +1.0
Crafted Enchanting 205
3 alternatives
Jaina's Firestarter39.4 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Earthen Rod35.6 DPS
Dungeon drop Trash mobsUldaman, levels 41–51
Ember Wand33.7 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level39–40
Staffkeep
Windweaver Staff68 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Cathedral, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Witching Stave38 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
Coldspire Staff32 caster stats
Dungeon drop Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
Wand
Pitchwood Wand34.7 DPS +0.5
Vendor 4 vendors
3 alternatives
Jaina's Firestarter39.4 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Umbral Wand35.7 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Earthen Rod35.6 DPS
Dungeon drop Trash mobsUldaman, levels 41–51
Level41–42
Staffkeep
Windweaver Staff68 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Cathedral, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Witching Stave38 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
Coldspire Staff32 caster stats
Dungeon drop Rath'maelRuins of Lordaeron, levels 11–24
Wand
White Obsidian Wand41.5 DPS +6.8
Dungeon drop Obsidian SentinelUldaman, levels 41–51
3 alternatives
Jaina's Firestarter39.4 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Umbral Wand35.7 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Earthen Rod35.6 DPS
Dungeon drop Trash mobsUldaman, levels 41–51
Level49–50
Staffkeep
Windweaver Staff68 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Cathedral, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Glowing Brightwood Staff53 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Witching Stave38 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsShadowfang Keep, levels 20–30
Wand
Lesser Eternal Wand45.8 DPS +4.3
Crafted Enchanting 265
3 alternatives
Wand of Allistarj48.4 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Wizard's Hand44.4 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Ivory Wand42.1 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level55–56
Staffkeep
Windweaver Staff68 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Cathedral, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Elemental Mage Staff226 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Glowing Brightwood Staff53 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Wand
Brilliant Wand59.9 DPS +14.1
Crafted Enchanting 320
3 alternatives
Torch of Austen56.8 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Greater Eternal Wand53.4 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 285
Smokey's Fireshooter53.2 DPS
Quest When Smokey Sings, I Get ViolentEastern Plaguelands, choose one reward
Level57–58
Staffkeep
Windweaver Staff68 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Cathedral, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Elemental Mage Staff226 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Glowing Brightwood Staff53 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Wand
Wand of Biting Cold64.0 DPS +4.1
Quest Korrak the BloodragerAlterac Valley, choose one reward
Quest Hero of the StormpikeAlterac Valley, choose one reward
3 alternatives
Stormrager62.7 DPS
Quest Order Must Be RestoredEastern Plaguelands, choose one reward
Brilliant Wand59.9 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 320
Torch of Austen56.8 DPS
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Level59–60
Staffkeep
Windweaver Staff68 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Armory, levels 33–41
Dungeon drop Trash mobsScarlet Monastery: Cathedral, levels 33–41
3 alternatives
Elemental Mage Staff226 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Glowing Brightwood Staff53 caster stats
World drop World dropRandom drop, or the auction house
Staff of the Shade52 caster stats
Dungeon drop Trash mobsRazorfen Kraul, levels 29–38
Wand
Torch of Light76.7 DPS +12.7
Crafted Enchanting 310
3 alternatives
Wand of Biting Cold64.0 DPS
Quest Korrak the BloodragerAlterac Valley, choose one reward
Stormrager62.7 DPS
Quest Order Must Be RestoredEastern Plaguelands, choose one reward
Brilliant Wand59.9 DPS
Crafted Enchanting 320
A quest reward counts from two levels below the quest's level, a dungeon drop from the dungeon's lowest level, and crafted and vendor weapons from their required level. World drops are listed only as alternatives, since nobody can count on one. Melee and ranged weapons are ranked by damage per second; caster weapons by spell power plus Intellect, Spirit and Stamina; shields by armor. Items and quests are from the client build 1.60.1.70707; vendor stock is Classic's; raid gear and legendaries are left out.

