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Comment by 366497

Finally an heirloom weapon for all the Enhancement Shamans out there.

Comment by Dunia

This would give you very good reusable dual-wielding weapons for leveling a Shaman, Rogue, Warrior, & Death Knight.
The only class you could not reuse this weapon for dual wield leveling would be a Hunter.

Depending on what remaining classes you would like to level up, 2 of these maces could likely be the best all-around choice over the daggers or swords if you need to be frugal with your badges, shards, seals, etc. They might not be the optimal stats for each class or spec, but they are certainly viable while leveling.

You could quite easily level every class with 2 Venerable Mass of McGowan, 1 Bloodied Arcanite Reaper, 1 Dignified Headmaster's Charge, and 1 Charmed Ancient Bone Bow.

Too bad Blizz picked this item for their heirloom mace. I would have much rather seen either a Beautiful & Unique Fight Club or a Magnetized Mallet of Zul'Farrak (even though the mallet was not always an equippable weapon, nearly every pre-TBC player had one in their bank)

Comment by Muir

This has had it's dps reduced to 120.0 at level 80 in the latest ptr patch, all other stats are unchanged.

Comment by Nighteyes

In general, from what I've seen of heirloom weapons, they will usualy be on-par with a blue item within 1-2 levels below the current level of the character. So while if you do get a dropped item at-lvl and itemized for your class, it will once again be better to use the heirloom a lvl or 2 later.

also, scrolls of weapon enchants are still useable on heirloom weapons.. confirmed personaly with a +7 weapon dmg chant on a weapon vellum 1.. not sure if the Outland and Northrend chants work.. but the old Azeroth ones will stick.

Comment by 126287

This could be good for a twink Rogue? How would this item rate against the standard list of main hands that are considered good for a rogue?

Comment by 317502

gotta love typo's:

Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 19 (35.29% @ L1).

Comment by neomasterc

improved version of Mass of McGowan

Comment by 430449

This thing has 120 some DPS, but now needs its stats changed too. I really hope Blizz finds out about its OP stats to match its lower DPS. Otherwise, i wasted on the Venerable Dal'rend's Sacred Charged b/c of this mace.

Comment by 427962

Anyone know what will buy These (IE Emblems of Heroism Valor Conquest Triumpth* or If its gonna be bought With Champion's Seals) and if so How Much of Said Currency*?

* Spell Check :)

Comment by 266285

I believe you're going to buy it with either Emblems of Conquest or Champion's Seals, depending on who you're talking to.

There's a vendor at the Argent Tournament who sells heirlooms to people with the Crusader title for Champion's Seals, while the guys at Dalaran will probably either have the new heirlooms added to their entourage or another vendor will be implemented for them, either way they'll probably cost Conquest emblems due to the way they're changing emblems next patch.

Edit: Any reason why you guys are downranking? At least provide some info about how I'm wrong before downranking.

Edit: As of the release of Patch 3.2.0, it is official that there is a NEW vendor at Dalaran who now has ALL heirlooms, and sells them for Heroism emblems.

Comment by 229018

I'm almost inclined to think the damage will be reduced, unless i am missing something this BoA item is better then or equal to all 10 man naxx and most of 10 man ulduar weapons(barring hard modes) in terms of raw damage output. The only downside would be the inability to enchant it with proper 80 enchants. Still though, the thing has more top end then Calamity's Grasp.

Don't suppose it really matters though, with the new dungeons naxx is going to be easier then kara was at the end of BC, and Ulduar hardmodes will likely be taking on the same aspect that timed ZA runs had.

Comment by 361340

Does anyone else think this item name is a bit funny?

Comment by 17193

@ 49...

68-127 Damage
(35.0 damage per second)
+6 Agility
+10 Stamina
Equip: Increases attack power by 9.
Equip: Increases critical strike rating by 4.

Compared to other slow weapons in the bracket:
Thrash Blade Bloodrazor Bonesnapper Gryphon Rider's Stormhammer and Ribsplitter with comparable 7/7 agi/stam

So for at least Enhancement shaman, this is now the best weapon in the bracket.

Comment by 330207

What would be better heirlooms for a levelling rogue, two of these maces, or the pve sword and dagger ?
EDIT: A Troll Combat rogue, to be exact

Comment by geppel

Can you put windfury or other elemental enchants on it? I only ask because DKs couldn't enchant the arcanite reaper.

Comment by 201510

2x15agi enchants should work nicely :)

Comment by Hirru

Are the current stats for a level 1 character? I'm confused to why there is no stats on this weapon, or any of the other newly added bind on account items.

Comment by 420098

Hi, I am an enhancement shaman. Is there any reason to get two of these rather than two Grimhorn Crushers?

I don't raid, PVP, or do many instances, so my gear options are limited to what I can get solo. I am also not great at figuring this stuff out, so forgive my ignorance. I appreciate any help. Thanks!

Comment by 260968

From what I've seen of the supplied screen-shots... am I the only one who sees this looking like the Hammer that Thor uses? The Mjǫllnir?

Comment by 118896

Can anyone think of a reason that this costs 15 Champions seals more than Dal'rend's (75 vs 60) but the heroic badge cost is the same for the each(40 padges per)?

Am i missing something?

Comment by Gawwad

Are shaman enchants (rock biter etc) visible on these if you enchant them with +15 Agility for example?

Comment by Stigmata

Correct me if I'm wrong, but this seems superior to Dal'rends in every way except for some tiny stat trade off.

Comment by ZeroStar

The Currently listed stats are Incorrect.

(Currently listed on Wowhead at Level 80)
Venerable Mass of McGowan
Binds to account
One-Hand Mace
349 - 524 Damage Speed 2.80
(155.9 damage per second)
(1415 feral attack power)
+29 Agility
+44 Stamina
Requires level 1 to 80 (80)
Item Level 1
Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 19 (35.29% @ L1).
Equip: Increases attack power by 39.

(According to In-Game at Level 80)
Venerable Mass of McGowan
Binds to account
One-Hand Mace
235 - 436 Damage Speed 2.80
(120.0 damage per second)
(913 feral attack power)
+29 Agility
+44 Stamina
Requires level 1 to 80 (80)
Item Level 1
Equip: Improves critical strike rating by 19 (35.29% @ L1).
Equip: Increases attack power by 39.

The damage range is VASTLY lower... And here I had my hopes up! :(
Don't make the same mistakes I did! I had prepped for 80, only to have to change my set-up right when I leveled!

Comment by 18933

wowhead seems to be mixing up the stats. This is the stats for 2h weapons. On the 2h weapons they list stats for caster weapons. And on caster weapons it lists stats for 1h melee weapons. Just bugged for now

Comment by Kingrames

I'm not sure if this is still relevant, but a while ago, there were a few shaman healers that were dual-wielding to get two spellpower weapons. Blizzard responded by nerfing all spellpower weapons to be main-hand only. This, however, is a weapon that can be used in the off-hand, so it does in fact change that again. Does it matter? probably not. I imagine talents have changed quite a bit since then but it's a bit of interesting trivia.

Comment by 456593

never saw this but its pretty nice,i just got crusader title

Comment by Bluespark

How would dual wielding this as a combat rogue be? good bad or fugly? Thinking about purchasing a set of these for my rogue/shaman leveling.

Comment by Macharius

would this be a good item for leveling a prot paladin? and if not, what would?

Comment by lock101

I just had to disagree with an above poster. It might be easier to buy heirloom items with the champions seals, but unless you were already exalted with all your faction's major cities, it can be quite a pain to unlock the Vendor(imo way too much bs to do just to be able to use a vendor) to be able to use the champion's seals on heirloom items. Anyways, I just did pick up 2 of these for my shaman and haven't got to use them yet as my shaman is just 32 atm, just did decide to start leveling a shamy a couple days ago, can't wait until I can dual wield as I've heard its a ball.

Comment by JohnsonQPew

After the shoulders and chest, this should be your next priority for leveling an enhancement shaman. Ideally, you want to have two by the time you hit 40 and get dual-wield.

The BEST strategy from 1-40 would be to use a 2h heirlooms, either the Bloodied Arcanite Reaper or the Repurposed Lava Dredger. However, if you don't have one of these sitting around -- or you aren't keen on purchasing one for your shaman when it will only see 40 levels of use -- one of these, combined with a nice shield, will do very well for getting you through most of 1-40 (while its twin waits in the bank for the light of day).

The reason is that, unless you're willing to spend gobs of money constantly updating your weapon with twink pieces and other assorted rares, the dps on this weapon as a 1 hander is better than any 2h you can reasonably acquire on the auction house.

I find that MOST green "of the x" 2h weapons have 10 level tiers -- so that you'll find a new selection of green weapons with a level requirement of 11, 21, 31, etc. At the required level -- i.e. at 21 -- the mass is only slightly behind the new green weapons, usually something on the order of half a point of dps. Then, as it scales throughout the next 10 levels, it quickly exceeds the 2handers.

From 1-31, when you're using rockbiter or flametongue, the speed/damage range of the weapon doesn't matter so much. As a result, I think you'll find using a mass with a premium enchant (crusader, lifestealing, fiery, +15 agility) along with a shield will be more convenient and better for most of those 30 levels.

The one exception to this strategy is that when you hit 31, you really want to get a 2hander because the damage range will be more favorable for your new windfury weapon. But, by the time you get to 35-36, you'll find the scaling on the mass has gone up enough that the damage range once again favors using it with a shield for the last 5 levels before dual wield.

Then at 40, pop out your 2nd mass of mcgowan, and enjoy 30+ levels as a hammer twirling god of death!

Comment by jahf

i ended up buying this with badges and getting the trinket with the seals, rather that wasting the 15 seals on this from crusader vendor.

That post deserves to be marked up (it was at zero). The cost comparison for the Mass vs Trinket:

Venerable Mass
40 Badges
75 Champion's Seals

Balanced Heartseaker
40 Badges
60 Champion's Seals

Trinkets
50 Badges
75 Champion's Seals

If you are trying to max out your BoA purchases using both badges and seals then it is a total waste of 15 Champion's Seals to buy a Venerable Mass with them. Use badges for this weapon.

Comment by xgold

Wowwiki says:
Classes: Rogue, Shaman, Death Knight, Warrior (levels 20-59), Druid

Questions:
- Why Warrior (levels 20-59)?
- Why not Paladin?

Thanks.

Comment by stoppableforce

Wowwiki is oversimplifying things by assuming that the only leveling spec for warriors is fury, and the only leveling spec for paladins is retribution. The random dungeon finder makes it easier to level as alternate specs. And, as you'll see, it's really a matter of spec.

Warriors

Levels 1-9, no spec yet: You should be using a two-handed weapon. Thus this is not a good option.
Levels 10-80, Protection: This weapon makes a fine weapon for leveling a protection warrior, either solo or in dungeons. Pair it with a good shield and go.
Levels 10-80, Arms: Arms is designed entirely around wielding a two-handed weapon. Pass on this and go pick up a Bloodied Arcanite Reaper instead.
Levels 10-19, Fury: These two specs have no compelling reason to wield a one-handed weapon and shield, so you should continue to wield two-handed weapons until...
Levels 20-59, Fury: At level 20, Fury warriors can start dual-wielding one-handed weapons. At this point, dual-wielding the Venerable Mass of McGowan (or Venerable Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge, or Battleworn Thrash Blade) becomes an option. It's not an especially good one; you may want to wait until level 25 (first level you can get to Dual Wield Specialization) or 30 (Precision). However, this is only viable for Fury for this range, because at 60...
Levels 60-80, Fury: Titan's Grip is available. Take it. Take it. At this point dual-wielding one-handed weapons immediately becomes less preferable compared to, say, swinging around two Bloodied Arcanite Reapers.

Paladins

Levels 1-9, no spec yet: Much like warriors, you'll breeze through these levels with a two-handed weapon.
Levels 10-80, Protection: Again, much like prot warriors, this makes a fine tanking weapon for leveling as prot. Pair it with a nice shield. Have a nice day.
Levels 10-80, Holy: I guess you could wield this, but it's kind of silly to do so. If you're leveling Holy, you're more than likely leveling through healing random 5-mans, and unfortunately (since paladins are barred from using staffs), your only options are the Blessed Hammer of Grace or Devout Aurastone Hammer. Get one of those instead.
Levels 10-80, Retribution: Like Arms, this is built around wielding a two-handed weapon. Might I show you something in our Bloodied Arcanite Reaper line of heirlooms?

Comment by Zulatomten

Stats @ lvl 19:
29-54 Dmg
(15.0 Dps)
3 Agi
4 AP
4 Stam
2 Crit (0.68%)

Shadowfang Sword
29-55 Dmg + 4-8 Shadow Dmg
(17.8 Dps)
Proc: Shadowy Bolt 30 Dmg

Assassin's Blade Dagger
20-39 Dmg
(15.5 Dps)
3 Str
4 Agi

Legionnaire's SwordHorde / Protector's SwordAlly. Sword
28-53 Dmg
(15.0 Dps)
4 Str
2 Stam

Scout's Blade Dagger
18-34 Dmg
(15.3 Dps)
4 Agi
2 Stam

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Summary:
Venerable Mass of McGowan is a Very good twink weapon on 10-19
If you dont have alot of gold to spend on Shadowfang

Comment by kalisperis

Great for my tankadin...

Comment by 533317

Umm...who's McGowan?

Comment by maguild

Is this a good weapon for a feral druid? Im quite new to the game and def the druid so if you could answer in detail that be awesome! :)

Comment by 303818

Why on earth has the cost of heirlooms skyrocketed in patch 4.0.1? They used to cost a large number of Emblems of Heroism which took a while to amass any excess of other badges to convert. Now with only a month or so to go before Cata release when people have little to do other than level alts, they suddenly cost at least 4x more than before!

The justification given is that at 85 we will miraculously be earning so many points that level 80 items become supercheap. Except I fail to see what possible justification or relevance this has to a level 80 trying to purchase level 80 items who does not own the Cataclysm expansion and furthermore Cataclysm is still many weeks away from release!

Its even more unfair to those who had been stockpiling badges to use for heirlooms and were just short of them before purchase.

Comment by Benjab

Does this weapon display enchants like fiery weapon and +15 agility?
Thanks in advance.

Comment by archimonde567

This is the best weapon for shams and rogues!
Especially with the stam and agi.

Comment by 941889

Venerable Mass of McGowan is, in my honest opinion, the best rogue/Enh Shaman heirloom, and you probably won't need a replacement until you're level 80 (even then, it can last you until 82, despite having WoTLK stats). Even a fury warrior could benefit from this. Sure, there's no strength, but the stats are wicked, and atleast ANY melee dual-wielder who can wield maces should have at least one of them.

Infact, these are so good, these are the Second in Slot item for level 19 twinks. Usually a placeholder until they can get Shadowfang, and even then, this rips crud up.

If you're a Rogue or Enh shaman, 15 Agility on both would be amazing. If you're a fury warrior, Crusader, or Strength would be awesome too. 15 Agil does give crit, which is nice for a fury warrior.

This item is pretty much... a beast. You'll be one shotting things without using a spell/ability until like, level 10. And even then, you pretty much 2 shot things.

Even a feral druid (If you can't afford the 2H mace loom), can benefit from this, as well. ^_^

I didn't take it off until level 82.

I hoped that help you! Huzzah!

Comment by Kitariel

Is there a pvp version of this weapon? or is that it for enhance shammies?

Comment by Kitariel

Is there a pvp equiv for this Heirloom weapon?

Comment by Ruhig

Formula: Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility and Formula: Enchant Weapon - Agility are the premiere enchants for MoP monks. Get the heirloom Burnished Warden Staff with the 2H enchant, or two Venerable Mass of McGowan with the 1H enchant.

Note that having a pair of enchanted Venerable Mass of McGowan gives you +30 Agility, while the enchanted staff only gets +25. It's not a major difference, so pick whichever heirloom suits your playstile.

Comment by 749592

Two of these are great for a rogue alt that's sub-80. Two of them looks awesome as well!

Comment by Mookosh

As of 5.2, the Level 80 Heirloom weapons and armor can be upgraded to scale up to level 85

Cost is the original item and either Darkmoon Faire Prize Tickets, JP (for heirlooms purchasable with JP) or Honor (for PvP itemized heirlooms purchased with honor)

1-H Weapons: 2175 Honor/JP or 110 Darkmoon Faire Tickets
2-H Weapons: 3500 Honor/JP or 130 Darkmoon Faire tickets
Armor: 2175 Honor/JP or 110 Darkmoon Faire tickets
Trinkets: 2725 Honor/JP or 130 Darkmoon Faire Tickets

Comment by ifjkl

Reduced upgrade costs for heirloom items with patch 5.3:

This item will then upgrade for 870 instead of 2275 JusticePoints. You will save 1405 JP !
So, don't buy now, wait till patch 5.3 hits live servers!

(Source: Patchnotes PTR 5.3, build 16781)

Comment by Runemauler

I highly recommend you check out Accuracy when considering an enchant for your One-Hand Heirloom weapons!

Comment by Maddhawk

As of 5.4 you can now use all weapon enchants. At lower levels enchants scale down for the content a player will be going through so high level enchants will not be broken for pve and pvp content alike. You can find a compendium of all enchants and their scaling here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?pli=1&key=0AnBPvCvqWJ3udENtVlVmcjA4Q3ZQWmZKWHE3c201UXc&f=true&noheader=true&gid=17

Comment by 1389495

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Comment by Goodwinn

With the new heirloom upgrade system introduced in patch 6.1 this item has been replaced by Venerable Mass of McGowan.

Comment by Madr

If you are confused by the note on this page that says This item's source is no longer available/removed. - fret not, it is still in game at the following link: Venerable Mass of McGowan and it is available to purchase from several different vendors for a small variety of currencies.

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Venerable Mass of McGowan

Item Level 1
Binds to Warband

One-Hand	Mace

1 Damage	Speed 2.60

(0.4 damage per second)

Players can win this item when selecting the following class specializations:

Rogue:
Shaman:
Monk:

This item's source is no longer available/removed.

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This item can be purchased in Silvermoon City (2).

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