Hammer of the Naaru — Transmog Set Guide

Hammer of the Naaru is an epic-quality two-handed mace added to World of Warcraft with the The Burning Crusade expansion.

The mace is well known to lore fans: this is the very weapon wielded by Maraad, and a similar model appears in the The Burning Crusade intro cinematic. Because of this recognizability, the item is prized by transmog collectors and roleplayers who want the look of a paladin or warrior of the Light. The weapon suits classes that use two-handed maces — paladins first and foremost.

The Hammer of the Naaru drops from High King Maulgar, the first boss encounter in the Gruul's Lair raid in Outland.

• This is a The Burning Crusade-era raid, so there are no special prerequisites or attunement chains required to enter — you just need to fly to the entrance.
• The High King Maulgar fight is a battle against an entire ogre council: several henchmen stand alongside him, and you must kill the whole group to finish the encounter.
• The hammer is bind on equip, so in theory it can be bought from the auction house, but it is easier to farm it yourself.
• The drop chance from a single kill is low, so transmog hunters usually need several runs across multiple resets.
• Gruul's Lair resets once a week, so the farm stretches over several weeks if the item does not drop right away.

• It pairs with any sets in dark and purple tones thanks to the hammer's glowing crystalline finish.
• It works for themed "draenei" looks thanks to the naaru connection in its name and design.