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Archaeology icon Cataclysm Archaeology (Profession)

When solved, archaeology fragments form artifacts (also called "archaeology finds" to distinguish them from artifact-quality items). When you solve an artifact you gain an actual item, as well as an entry in your "Completed Artifacts" archaeology tab.

Common artifacts are poor quality items, indicating that there is no in-game use for them. These give you a little bit of lore or flavor text and an item you can sell for a small profit (presumably to a museum!). The profit increases as the value of the artifact increases. You can estimate this by the number of fragments needed to finish the artifact. You will only find cheaper artifacts at dig sites requiring little skill, but as the skill required to survey at the dig site increases, so does the general value of the common artifacts. You will not generally find a second copy of a common object until you have found all the common artifacts of that race, but exceptions abound. If you get stuck at a certain skill level of archaeology or character level, you may find an artifact more than once until you reach the next tier.

Some artifacts are rare. These always make a blue or purple item. Many of these have no in-game power and are toys or for flavor. Some, however, are actual weapons and armor. These latter items are all bound to account. They are not heirlooms in that they do not scale, but you can pass them to your other characters, so that if, for instance, you create Trade archaeology queenazshara dressinggown [Queen Azshara's Dressing Gown] on your level 80 death knight, you can send it to your level 62 mage and later still to your level 60 warlock.

Sometimes you will find keystones of a race, which count as 12 fragments each in certain projects that have "sockets" for them. In the below tables, "100 + 3 socket" means that the project can be built of 100 fragments, but also of 88 fragments and one keystone, 76 fragments and two keystones, or 64 fragments and three keystones.

The skill requirements are the skill levels for the lowest skill at which the artifact is known to be available, rounded down to the nearest increment of 75 (75, 150, 225 etc.)

Dwarf artifacts

Dwarf artifacts (31)
Name Fragments Skill Rarity Value Achievement
Trade archaeology chalice of mountainkings [Chalice of the Mountain Kings] 100 + 3 sockets 150 Rare
Inv misc head clockworkgnome 01 [Clockwork Gnome] 100 + 3 sockets 225 Rare
Trade archaeology staffofsorcerer than thaurissan [Staff of Sorcerer-Thane Thaurissan] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology theinnkeepersdaughter [The Innkeeper's Daughter] 150 + 3 sockets 150 Rare
Inv belt 40a [Belt Buckle with Anvilmar Crest] 34 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology silverdoorknocker of female dwarf [Bodacious Door Knocker] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Inv misc dice 02 [Bone Gaming Dice] 32 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology decorated leather boot heel [Boot Heel with Scrollwork] 34 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Inv misc urn 01 [Ceramic Funeral Urn] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology dentedshield [Dented Shield of Horuz Killcrow] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 10g Achievement boss cyanigosa [Blue Streak]
Inv boots cloth 14 [Dwarven Baby Socks] 30 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology goldchamberpot [Golden Chamber Pot] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Trade archaeology stoneshield [Ironstar's Petrified Shield] 36 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g Achievement zone ironforge [Kings Under the Mountain]
Trade archaeology mithrilnecklace [Mithril Chain of Angerforge] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 10g Achievement zone ironforge [Kings Under the Mountain]
Trade archaeology gemmeddrinkingcup [Moltenfist's Jeweled Goblet] 34 + 1 socket 1 Common 1g Achievement zone ironforge [Kings Under the Mountain]
Trade archaeology notchedsword [Notched Sword of Tunadil the Redeemer] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g Achievement boss cyanigosa [Blue Streak]
Inv misc pipe 01 [Pipe of Franclorn Forgewright] 45 + 2 sockets 1 Common 20g
Inv misc beer 01 [Pewter Drinking Cup] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology jeweleddwarfscepter [Scepter of Bronzebeard] 45 + 2 sockets 1 Common 20g Inv qirajidol night [Seven Scepters]
Trade archaeology spinedquillboarscepter [Scepter of Charlga Razorflank] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 10g Inv qirajidol night [Seven Scepters]
Trade archaeology blackenedstaff [Scorched Staff of Shadow Priest Anund] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 10g Achievement boss cyanigosa [Blue Streak]
Trade archaeology silverdagger [Silver Kris of Korl] 45 + 2 sockets 1 Common 20g Achievement boss cyanigosa [Blue Streak]
Inv jewelry necklace 07 [Silver Neck Torc] 34 + 1 socket 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology skullstaff [Skull Staff of Shadowforge] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 10g Achievement zone ironforge [Kings Under the Mountain]
Inv qiraj hiltspiked [Spiked Gauntlets of Anvilrage] 45 + 2 sockets 1 Common 20g Achievement zone ironforge [Kings Under the Mountain]
Trade archaeology carved wildhammer gryphon figurine [Stone Gryphon] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 1g
Inv mace 81 [Warmaul of Burningeye] 45 + 2 sockets 1 Common 20g Achievement zone ironforge [Kings Under the Mountain]
Trade archaeology wingedhelm [Winged Helm of Corehammer] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g Achievement zone ironforge [Kings Under the Mountain]
Ability hunter beastcall [Wooden Whistle] 28 1 Common 1g
Inv misc pearlring2 [Word of Empress Zoe] 45 + 2 sockets 1 Common 375g
Inv sword 110 [Worn Hunting Knife] 30 1 Common 1g

Fossils

Fossil artifacts (17)
Name Fragments Skill Rarity Value
Trade archaeology insect in amber [Ancient Amber] 100 ? Rare
Inv shield 18 [Extinct Turtle Shell] 150 450 Rare
Trade archaeology tinydinosaurskeleton [Fossilized Hatchling] 85 50 Rare
Ability mount fossilizedraptor [Fossilized Raptor] 100 150 Rare
Inv misc archaeology babypterrodax [Pterrordax Hatchling] 120 ? Rare
Trade archaeology shark jaws [Ancient Shark Jaws] 35 1 Common 5g
Trade archaeology fossil fern [Beautiful Preserved Fern] 25 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology blacktrilobite [Black Trilobite] 31 1 Common 1g
Inv misc monsterhorn 08 [Devilsaur Tooth] 35 1 Common 5g
Inv feather 15 [Feathered Raptor Arm] 33 1 Common 10g
Achievement boss yoggsaron 01 [Imprint of a Kraken Tentacle] 45 300 Common 200g
Trade archaeology insect in amber [Insect in Amber] 35 1 Common 5g
Trade archaeology fossil dinosaurbone [Proto-Drake Skeleton] 45 300 Common 20g
Inv misc food 155 fish 78 [Shard of Petrified Wood] 30 1 Common 1g
Inv inscription pigment bug07 [Strange Velvet Worm] 35 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology fossil snailshell [Twisted Ammonite Shell] 35 1 Common 1g
Inv misc fish 83 [Vicious Ancient Fish] 35 1 Common 10g

Night elf artifacts

Night elf artifacts (25)
Name Fragments Skill Rarity Value Achievement
Trade archaeology bones of transformation [Bones of Transformation] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology druidprieststatueset [Druid and Priest Statue Set] 100 + 3 sockets 150 Rare
Trade archaeology highbornesoulmirror [Highborne Soul Mirror] 100 + 3 sockets 150 Rare
Trade archaeology kaldoreiwindchimes [Kaldorei Wind Chimes] 98 + 3 sockets 225 Rare
Trade archaeology queenazshara dressinggown [Queen Azshara's Dressing Gown] 100 + 3 sockets 225 Rare
Trade archaeology tyrandesfavoritedoll [Tyrande's Favorite Doll] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology wispamulet [Wisp Amulet] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Inv misc forestnecklace [Carcanet of the Hundred Magi] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 20g
Trade archaeology chestoftinyglassanimals [Chest of Tiny Glass Animals] 34 + 1 socket 1 Common 100g Spell misc emotionsad [Tragedy in Three Acts]
Trade archaeology antleredcloakclasp [Cloak Clasp with Antlers] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 3g Spell misc emotionsad [Tragedy in Three Acts]
Inv misc elvencoins [Coin from Eldre'Thalas] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 2g
Trade archaeology crackedcrystalvial [Cracked Crystal Vial] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g Spell misc emotionsad [Tragedy in Three Acts]
Trade archaeology delicatemusicbox [Delicate Music Box] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g Spell misc emotionsad [Tragedy in Three Acts]
Inv jewelry ring 41 [Green Dragon Ring] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 2g
Trade archaeology hairpinsilvermalachite [Hairpin of Silver and Malachite] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g Spell misc emotionsad [Tragedy in Three Acts]
Inv inscription inkpurple02 [Highborne Pyxis] 30 1 Common 1g
Inv misc comb 01 [Inlaid Ivory Comb] 30 1 Common 1g
Inv alchemy imbuedvial [Kaldorei Amphora] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Inv jewelry necklace 11 [Necklace with Elune Pendant] 30 1 Common 1g
Inv fabric mageweave 01 [Scandalous Silk Nightgown] 30 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology bloodysatyrscepter [Scepter of Xavius] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 10g Inv qirajidol night [Seven Scepters]
Ability upgrademoonglaive [Shattered Glaive] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 2g
Trade archaeology silverscrollcase [Silver Scroll Case] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 200g Spell misc emotionsad [Tragedy in Three Acts]
Inv jewelry necklace 10 [String of Small Pink Pearls] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 10g
Inv throwingchakrum 01 [Umbra Crescent] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 20g

Troll artifacts

Troll artifacts (17)
Name Fragments Skill Rarity Value Achievement
Inv misc archaeology trolldrum [Haunted War Drum] 100 + 3 sockets ? Rare
Inv misc archaeology trollgolem [Voodoo Figurine] 100 + 3 socket ? Rare
Trade archaeology zinrokh sword [Zin'rokh, Destroyer of Worlds] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology trollbatscepter [Atal'ai Scepter] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g Inv qirajidol night [Seven Scepters]
Inv misc silverjadenecklace [Bracelet of Jade and Coins] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 25g
Inv bijou red [Cinnabar Bijou] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Inv sword 95 [Drakkari Sacrificial Knife] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 10g
Inv zulgurubtrinket [Eerie Smolderthorn Idol] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Inv jewelry necklace ahnqiraj 02 [Feathered Gold Earring] 34 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Trade archaeology trollbatidol [Fetish of Hir'eek] 30 1 Common 1g
Inv sword 36 [Fine Bloodscalp Dinnerware] 32 1 Common 1g
Trade archaeology whitehydrafigurine [Gahz'rilla Figurine] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Inv jewelcrafting jadeserpent [Jade Asp with Ruby Eyes] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Trade archaeology trolllizardfootcharm [Lizard Foot Charm] 32 1 Common 1g
Inv offhand zulaman d 01 [Skull-Shaped Planter] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 5g
Trade archaeology trolltooth w goldfilling [Tooth with Gold Filling] 35 + 1 socket 1 Common 50g
Trade archaeology troll voodoodoll [Zandalari Voodoo Doll] 27 1 Common 1g

Bc icon Draenei artifacts

Draenei artifacts (10)
Name Fragments Skill Rarity Value Achievement
Trade archaeology naarucrystal [Arrival of the Naaru] 124 + 3 sockets 300 Rare
Trade archaeology draeneirelic [The Last Relic of Argus] 130 + 3 sockets 300 Rare
Inv misc vinering [Anklet with Golden Bells] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 50g
Inv misc quiver 05 [Baroque Sword Scabbard] 46 + 2 sockets 300 Common 10g
Trade archaeology carved harp of exotic wood [Carved Harp of Exotic Wood] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 10g
Trade archaeology dignified draenei portrait [Dignified Portrait] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 10g
Trade archaeology draenei candelabra [Fine Crystal Candelabra] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 50g
Inv spear 01 [Plated Elekk Goad] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 10g
Trade archaeology burningdemonscepter [Scepter of the Nathrezim] 46 + 2 sockets 300 Common 10g Inv qirajidol night [Seven Scepters]
Inv stone 16 [Strange Silver Paperweight] 46 + 2 sockets 300 Common 10g

Bc icon Orc artifacts

Orc artifacts (10)
Name Fragments Skill Rarity Value Achievement
Trade archaeology ancientorcshamanheaddress [Headdress of the First Shaman] 130 + 3 sockets 300 Rare
Inv misc crop 01 [Fiendish Whip] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 10g
Ability mount whitedirewolf [Fierce Wolf Figurine] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 10g
Trade archaeology candlestub [Gray Candle Stub] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 5g Inv helmet 04 [The Harder they Fall]
Trade archaeology ogre2handedhammer [Maul of Stone Guard Mur'og] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 50g Inv helmet 04 [The Harder they Fall]
Trade archaeology rustedsteakknife [Rusted Steak Knife] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 1g Inv helmet 04 [The Harder they Fall]
Trade archaeology bladedorcscepter [Scepter of Nekros Skullcrusher] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 80g Inv qirajidol night [Seven Scepters]
Trade archaeology skullmug [Skull Drinking Cup] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 5g
Inv misc stonetablet 03 [Tile of Glazed Clay] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 5g
Trade archaeology tinybronzescorpion [Tiny Bronze Scorpion] 45 + 2 sockets 300 Common 25g Inv helmet 04 [The Harder they Fall]

Wrath-Logo-Small Vrykul artifacts

Vrykul artifacts (7)
Name Fragments Skill Rarity Value
Inv axe 97 [Nifflevar Bearded Axe] 130 + 3 sockets 375 Rare
Inv misc archaeology vrykuldrinkinghorn [Vrykul Drinking Horn] 100 + 3 sockets 500 Rare
Inv jewelry trinket 01 [Fanged Cloak Pin] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 20g
Inv stone grindingstone 02 [Flint Striker] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 5g
Inv misc key 07 [Intricate Treasure Chest Key] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 50g
Inv sword 118 [Scramseax] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 10g
Inv misc thornnecklace [Thorned Necklace] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 10g

Wrath-Logo-Small Nerubian artifacts

Nerubian artifacts (9)
Name Fragments Skill Rarity Value Achievement
Trade archaeology oldgodtrinket [Blessing of the Old God] 140 + 3 sockets 375 Rare
Trade archaeology cthunspuzzlebox [Puzzle Box of Yogg-Saron] 140 + 3 sockets 375 Rare
Inv potion 100 [Ewer of Jormungar Blood] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 10g
Inv misc ornatebox [Gruesome Heart Box] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 7g
Inv misc rubystar [Infested Ruby Ring] 45 + 3 sockets 375 Common 20g
Trade archaeology nerubianspiderscepter [Scepter of Nezar'Azret] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 50g Inv qirajidol night [Seven Scepters]
Achievement dungeon azjollowercity [Six-Clawed Cornice] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 20g
Inv misc pocketwatch 03 [Spidery Sundial] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 10g
Trade archaeology aqir hieroglyphic [Vizier's Scrawled Streamer] 45 + 2 sockets 375 Common 10g

Cataclysm Tol'vir artifacts

Tol'vir artifacts (13)
Name Fragments Skill Rarity Value Achievement
Inv offhand stratholme a 02 [Crawling Claw] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology pendant of the aqir [Pendant of the Scarab Storm] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology ring of the boyemperor [Ring of the Boy Emperor] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology sceptor of azaqir [Scepter of Azj'Aqir] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology scimitar of the sirocco [Scimitar of the Sirocco] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology staff of ammunrae [Staff of Ammunae] 150 + 3 sockets 450 Rare
Trade archaeology uldumcanopicjar [Canopic Jar] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 2g (contains Inv misc organ 07 [Mummified Organ]) Inv misc tabard tolvir [The Boy Who Would be King]
Trade archaeology sand castle [Castle of Sand] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 10g
Trade archaeology catstatueemeraldeyes [Cat Statue with Emerald Eyes] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 100g Inv misc tabard tolvir [The Boy Who Would be King]
Trade archaeology engravedscimitarpommel [Engraved Scimitar Hilt] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 10g Inv misc tabard tolvir [The Boy Who Would be King]
Trade archaeology sketchdesertpalace [Sketch of a Desert Palace] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 10g Inv misc tabard tolvir [The Boy Who Would be King]
Trade archaeology soapstonescarabnecklace [Soapstone Scarab Necklace] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 10g Inv misc tabard tolvir [The Boy Who Would be King]
Trade archaeology tinyoasismosaic [Tiny Oasis Mosaic] 45 + 2 sockets 450 Common 15g Inv misc tabard tolvir [The Boy Who Would be King]

Achievements

Note
Note: This list is up to date as of Patch 10.1.7

Note: The Diggerest achievements progression only counts common artifacts when they are solved for the first time.

ru:Награды археологии

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