WoW MoP Classic Starshatter Guide

In World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Classic, Starshatter stands out as one of the most desirable crafted epic strength weapons for Warriors, Paladins, and Death Knights during the early MoP Classic gearing stage. Starshatter is not just a strong weapon, it represents one of the biggest power spikes a strength-based melee class can obtain before raid drops start rolling in.

Whether you're preparing for your first raid week, building a fresh character, or simply looking for a powerful upgrade before stepping into Mogu'shan Vaults, this Guide will show you exactly how to get it.

What Is Starshatter in WoW MoP Classic

Starshatter is a crafted epic two-handed strength weapon created by Blacksmiths in Mists of Pandaria Classic. In the original version of MoP, Starshatter was widely used in Tier 14 (MSV, Heart of Fear, and Terrace) as a pre-raid best-in-slot option due to its high weapon damage and strong secondary stats.

For classes like:

Arms Warrior

Fury Warrior (as one of the two options)

Retribution Paladin

Unholy Death Knight

Frost Death Knight (two-handed spec)

Starshatter delivers the raw damage necessary for competitive performance in both dungeons and early raids.

How to Craft Starshatter

Starshatter is created exclusively through Blacksmithing using the MoP Reborn weapon recipes. To unlock the ability to craft it, a Blacksmith must first progress through the Lightning Steel Ingots system on the Isle of Thunder.

Step 1: Unlock Lightning Steel Ingot Crafting

Blacksmiths gain access to this system by completing the quest "The Thunder Forge" and visiting the Lightning Forge located within the Isle of Thunder. Once unlocked, the Blacksmith can create Lightning Steel Ingots once per day, which eventually teach the recipes needed for all MoP Reborn weapons including Starshatter.

Step 2: Learn the Starshatter Recipe

After producing enough Lightning Steel Ingots over several days, the Blacksmith will learn the Reborn: Starshatter recipe. This creates a 476-item-level weapon that can be upgraded further using additional daily crafting cooldowns.

Step 3: Gather the Required Materials

Crafting Starshatter requires the following materials (based on MoP Classic data mirroring the original expansion):

15 Lightning Steel Ingots

60 Ghost Iron Bars

10 Spirits of Harmony

Blood Spirits (for upgraded versions)

Spirits of Harmony are soulbound, but players can still farm or purchase the needed materials indirectly by buying crafted items or materials with WoW MoP Classic Gold.

Ghost Iron Bars remain highly demanded early on, making them an excellent opportunity for gold farming as well.

How to Farm Materials for Starshatter

If you're trying to save WoW MoP Classic Gold or craft Starshatter for yourself, here are the most efficient farming methods.

Farming Spirits of Harmony

Spirits of Harmony drop from mobs across Pandaria and can be gathered via:

Stormsong Valley mob farming

Dread Wastes elite zones

Kun-Lai Summit Yaungol clusters

The Vale of Eternal Blossoms pre-invasion mobs

Players with the Tillers reputation can also plant crops that generate motes of harmony daily.

Mining Ghost Iron Ore

Ghost Iron Ore is abundant in:

Valley of the Four Winds

Jade Forest

Kun-Lai Summit

Mining these nodes early in the expansion is one of the fastest ways to generate both crafting materials and WoW MoP Classic Gold.

Acquiring Lightning Steel Ingots

This is limited to 1/day, so progress requires patience. Stockpile Ghost Iron Bars early so you never miss a cooldown.

Upgrading Starshatter

Just like in original MoP, the "Reborn" weapons can be upgraded using additional Blood Spirits. These increase the item level significantly and allow Starshatter to compete with normal-mode raid drops.

Blood Spirits are most easily obtained through:

Dismantling epic raid items

Buying them with WoW MoP Classic Gold

Rare drops in high-level MoP Classic content

Upgrading Starshatter is highly recommended if you plan to raid competitively before obtaining a raid weapon such as Shin'ka or Starcrusher.

Should You Buy or Craft Starshatter

Buy Starshatter if:

You want a fast power spike

You don't have a Blacksmith

You have plenty of WoW MoP Classic Gold

Craft Starshatter if:

You already leveled Blacksmithing

You want a long-term gold-making method

You enjoy upgrading your own gear

Either way, Starshatter remains one of the strongest economic and combat assets you can obtain in early MoP Classic.

Final Thoughts

Starshatter is more than just a crafted weapon, it's a stepping stone into the first tier of MoP Classic raiding and a major source of WoW MoP Classic Gold for players willing to invest time in the Blacksmithing profession. Whether you're crafting it yourself, farming the materials, or buying it outright, securing Starshatter as early as possible is one of the smartest gearing decisions a strength-based class can make.

Armed with this guide, you'll be ready to smash through Pandaria's toughest enemies, and look good doing it.

MMOexp WoW MoP Classic Team