Benediction and Anathema: the Priest Level-60 Epic Staff Quest
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruBenediction is the priest's most recognizable Vanilla epic — a level-60 staff that toggles between two forms: Benediction (healing) and Anathema (shadow damage). The quest starts from a raid drop and remains every priest's dream. On WoW x5 you reach level 60 and Molten Core fast, and the staff makes you a hybrid.
Step 1. Eye of Divinity
The quest starts from the Eye of Divinity, a priest-only drop from Majordomo Executus in Molten Core. It begins the Balance of Light and Shadow chain.
Step 2. Eye of Shadow
You then need the Eye of Shadow, dropped by level-60 elites (including dungeons/Plaguelands) and often on the auction house. Combine it to form the shadow half of the staff.
| Step | Need | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eye of Divinity | Majordomo, Molten Core |
| 2 | Eye of Shadow | level-60 elites / AH |
| 3 | Finish Balance of Light and Shadow | quest chain |
| 4 | Receive Benediction/Anathema | reward |
Step 3. A hybrid staff
You end up with Anathema (shadow form, +shadow damage) that can be freely and instantly turned into Benediction (light form, +healing) mid-combat.
- Benediction — a top healer staff, key for raid healing.
- Anathema — strong for Shadow priests and solo farming.
Toggling has no cooldown and no mana cost — heal in Benediction, farm in Anathema. Ideal for hybrid play.
Prep and next
To reach Molten Core, do the MC attunement and read the raid guide. Pick a spec: priest talent builds, priest leveling guide, BiS. See the Benediction wiki page. Register on WoW x5.
FAQ
Where does the Benediction quest start?
From the Eye of Divinity, a priest-only drop from Majordomo Executus in Molten Core. Then you need the Eye of Shadow and the Balance of Light and Shadow chain.
What's the difference between Benediction and Anathema?
One staff with two forms: Benediction boosts healing (Light), Anathema boosts shadow damage (Shadow). Toggling is free and instant even in combat.
Where do I get the Eye of Shadow?
It drops from various high-level elites (including level-60 dungeons/Plaguelands). It's often available on the auction house if you'd rather buy it.