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Get Grand Staff of Jordan

by Malavita
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Overview

Grand Staff of Jordan

Game iconGrand Staff of Jordan is a two-handed heirloom staff of epic quality, built for cloth and intellect classes: priests, mages, warlocks, as well as druids and shamans in caster specializations. Its appearance fully recreates the look of the classic Staff of Jordan — a plain wooden shaft with a finial, familiar to veterans since the very first raids of Azeroth.

Heirloom items traditionally carry the names of iconic gear from early World of Warcraft and inherit their models. The same is true here: this transmog appearance traces back to the original Staff of Jordan, a world drop from the Classic era. For collectors it is a convenient way to grab a nostalgic silhouette without a long hunt for a rare drop — the staff is sold directly by a vendor.

The item itself has existed in the game since the Wrath of the Lich King expansion, when the heirloom gear system was introduced. In the current Midnight it remains available and scales with your character level, staying a working source of the appearance at any stage of the game.

Source

The Grand Staff of Jordan is purchased from heirloom quartermasters for gold. This is the most reliable path: the item does not drop from bosses and does not depend on chance.

  • For the Alliance, the staff is sold by Krom Stoutarm in Ironforge, in the Hall of Explorers.
  • For the Horde, the same selection is handled by Estelle Gendry — she can be found in the Undercity or atop the main gate of Orgrimmar.
  • The purchase binds the item to the account, so the appearance unlocks for all characters right after the first acquisition.
  • The price is listed in gold and requires no farming of a rare currency or reputation.

After buying it, you only need to pick up the staff into your bags once — the appearance is automatically added to your account's transmogrification collection.

Alternatives

The appearance goes back to the original Game iconStaff of Jordan — a two-handed staff that dropped as a world drop back in Classic. If you prefer an "honest" source through looting, the original remains a farming target, but the heirloom version is easier to obtain.

Who It Suits Visually

  • Fits early cloth sets in earthy and woody tones — the staff does not steal attention and works as a background accent.
  • Harmonizes with nature-themed druid and shaman looks thanks to the plain wooden shaft.
  • Suits minimalist wanderer or hermit outfits where an understated weapon is valued.
  • Contrasts with the bright glowing staves of later expansions — a choice for those collecting a classic, grounded appearance.

Tips

1

Buy the staff on any character — the appearance unlocks for the whole account, and a repeat purchase for other classes is not needed.

2

If you are saving up for heirloom upgrades, the appearance itself is available immediately upon buying the base version — upgrades are only for combat effectiveness, not for transmog.

3

Keep the heirloom quartermaster on your list of frequent vendors: they also sell other staves and weapons of a similar style for your collection.

4

For the Horde it is more convenient to visit Estelle Gendry in the Undercity — it is closer there than climbing up to the gate of Orgrimmar.

5

The heirloom staff scales with level, so you can wear and actually use it in combat while leveling, unlocking the appearance along the way.

6

The appearance is identical to the original Staff of Jordan, so there is no point in hunting the classic drop separately just for the look.

Author

Malavita

Malavita

Malavita first discovered World of Warcraft in Draenor, but truly got into the game with the Shadowlands expansion. Has a soft spot for Demon Hunters and Mages. Considers her main goal to be collecting as many mounts as possible.

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