WoW Forever Staff of Jordan: Stats, Drop Zones and Odds
Staff of Jordan in WoW Forever: the new stats, which level 40 enemies drop it, how low the odds are, and whether to farm it or buy it at auction.
The Staff of Jordan is an epic two-handed staff in WoW: Forever that you can equip at level 35. It is a world drop, which means no boss or quest gives it: it falls at very low odds from ordinary enemies around level 40, and most players who own one bought it.
The short version: it drops from level 39–42 enemies, mainly in Stranglethorn Vale and Arathi Highlands, at roughly one in several thousand kills. It binds when equipped, so it can be traded and sold. Farming for it on purpose is a long shot; the Auction House is the realistic route.
Last checked: November 9, 2026. Stats and drop data come from Wowhead's Forever database. The game launched on November 4, so the drop numbers rest on a small sample and will move.
What the Staff of Jordan does in Forever
| Stat | WoW: Forever | WoW Classic, for comparison |
|---|---|---|
| Item level | 40 | 40 |
| Required level | 35 | 35 |
| Damage | 88–133 | 119–180 |
| Speed | 3.70 | 3.70 |
| Damage per second | 29.86 | 40.41 |
| Intellect | +20 | +11 |
| Spirit | +10 | +11 |
| Spell damage and healing | Up to 60 | Up to 26 |
| Chance to hit | +1.5% | None |
| Binding | When equipped | When equipped |
The Forever version hits less hard in melee and is much stronger as a caster weapon: nearly double the Intellect, more than double the spell power and a hit bonus the Classic staff never had. The Classic column is from Wowhead's Classic page and is there only to show the change. Do not use Classic guides for Forever numbers.
You also need to be able to use staves. In Forever, weapon proficiencies have to be learned before you can equip that weapon type (Warcraft Tavern overview).
Where it drops
Wowhead labels it "World drop (Level 40-42)" and, as of November 9, lists nine enemies it has been seen on:
| Enemy | Level | Zone | Seen | Rate shown |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stromgarde Vindicator (elite) | 39–40 | Arathi Highlands | 2 in 3,985 | 0.05% |
| Bloodsail Mage | 40–41 | Stranglethorn Vale | 5 in 32,369 | 0.02% |
| Elder Mistvale Gorilla | 40–41 | Stranglethorn Vale | 10 in 166,481 | 0.01% |
| Bloodsail Raider | 40–41 | Stranglethorn Vale | 2 in 31,882 | 0.01% |
| Ambereye Reaver (elite) | 41–42 | Desolace | 1 in 6,811 | 0.01% |
| Rock Elemental | 39–40 | Badlands, Thousand Needles | 8 in 340,971 | Under 0.01% |
| Skullsplitter Mystic | 39–40 | Stranglethorn Vale | 2 in 80,461 | Under 0.01% |
| Venture Co. Strip Miner | 40–41 | Stranglethorn Vale | 2 in 96,482 | Under 0.01% |
| Witherbark Scalper | 40–41 | The Hinterlands | 2 in 40,787 | Under 0.01% |
Read that table carefully:
- It is not a list of the only sources. A world drop can come from any enemy in the level band. These nine are simply where players running the Wowhead client have recorded it so far.
- The rates are noisy. Two drops in 3,985 kills looks far better than ten in 166,481, but two drops is too few to trust. The honest summary is "about one in several thousand at best".
- Five of the nine are in Stranglethorn Vale. That reflects where many players quest at 40 as much as anything special about the zone.
Should you farm it?
Usually not as a goal in itself. At the best rate in the table you would expect one staff in about 2,000 kills of elite enemies, and at the more typical rates one in 5,000 to 10,000. Nothing guarantees it by then.
It makes sense as a side effect:
- Quest where it can drop. Stranglethorn Vale, Arathi Highlands, Desolace and the Badlands are all level 30–45 zones you would visit anyway. Our leveling zones list shows when to arrive.
- Prefer enemies you kill quickly. With odds this low, kills per hour matter more than which name is on the table.
- Sell what you cannot use. If one drops on a character that cannot use it, it is worth more sold than vendored.
Buying one
Because it binds when equipped, the staff can be traded until someone equips it. Forever handles most trade through the Auction House, which uses the modern interface (Warcraft Tavern overview).
Before you buy:
- Check the price over a few days. Prices are unstable in a game's first weeks, and we do not have reliable figures to quote.
- Do not equip it to try it on. Once equipped it is bound to that character and cannot be resold.
- Think about how long you will use it. It is a level 35 weapon. If you are already close to 50, the gold may be better saved for level 60.
Who gets the most from it
The staff is a caster weapon: its value is in Intellect, spell power and hit, not in its melee damage. It suits a spellcaster who can use staves and who will spend many levels with it, which means buying it at or near level 35.
We have not found a Forever source that ranks it against other weapons at that level, so we are not going to call it the best in slot. Compare it with what your class quests and nearby dungeons offer. Our leveling spec guide covers which builds lean on spell power.
Frequently asked questions
What level do you need for the Staff of Jordan in WoW Forever?
Level 35, and your character must be able to use staves.
Where does the Staff of Jordan drop?
It is a world drop from level 40–42 enemies according to Wowhead. So far it has been recorded mostly in Stranglethorn Vale, and also in Arathi Highlands, Desolace, the Badlands, Thousand Needles and The Hinterlands.
What is the drop rate?
Wowhead's recorded rates range from 0.05% down to under 0.01% per kill, based on very few drops.
Is the Staff of Jordan bind on equip?
Yes. You can trade or sell it until it is equipped.
Is it the same as the Classic staff?
No. The Forever version has lower weapon damage and much higher Intellect and spell power, plus 1.5% hit.
When you would rather not rely on luck
A drop this rare is not something you can plan a week around. HideBoost offers a Staff of Jordan service for WoW Forever, delivered through in-game mail. Contact support to confirm availability for your ruleset and faction before ordering. Our WoW Forever page lists other Forever services.
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