- For the history and background of the item, see Scythe of Elune.
- Scythe of Elune
- Item Level 152
- Binds when picked up
- Unique
- Staff
- Two-Hand
- Speed 3.60
- 43 – 58 Damage
- (14 damage per second)
- +166 Intellect
- +56 Stamina
- +25 Critical Strike
- +24 Mastery
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- Equip: Grants the New Moon spell, which deals damage and then transforms into a more powerful spell.
- "There is power within that would be freed. With balance and control, the wolf may be tamed, but only for a time."
The Scythe of Elune is the artifact used by balance druids in World of Warcraft: Legion.
History
See Scythe of Elune
Artifact traits
Base
| Ability | Ranks | Linked powers |
|---|---|---|
 [Bladed Feathers] |
4 | Echoing Stars; Sunblind |
 [Echoing Stars] |
1 | Solar Stabbing; Sunblind |
 [Dark Side of the Moon] |
4 | Empowerment; Touch of the Moon; Twilight Glow |
 [Empowerment] |
4 | Dark Side of the Moon; Moon and Stars; Sunfire Burns |
 [Falling Star] |
4 | Light of the Sun; Skywrath |
 [Goldrinn's Fury] |
1 | None |
 [Light of the Sun] |
1 | Falling Star; Touch of the Moon |
 [Moon and Stars] |
1 | Empowerment; Sunfire Burns |
 [New Moon] |
1 | Skywrath |
 [Power of Goldrinn] |
1 | Touch of the Moon |
 [Rapid Innervation] |
1 | Solar Stabbing; Twilight Glow |
 [Scythe of the Stars] |
4 | Skywrath; Sunblind |
 [Solar Stabbing] |
4 | Echoing Stars; Rapid Innervation |
 [Skywrath] |
1 | Falling Star; New Moon; Scythe of the Stars |
 [Sunblind] |
1 | Bladed Feathers; Scythe of the Stars |
 [Sunfire Burns] |
4 | Empowerment; Moon and Stars; Twilight Glow |
 [Touch of the Moon] |
4 | Dark Side of the Moon; Light of the Sun; Power of Goldrinn |
 [Twilight Glow] |
4 | Dark Side of the Moon; Rapid Innervation; Sunfire Burns |
Hidden trait: Feral Worgen will appear in Val'sharah. Purifying them of their rage using the Scythe of Elune will grant you a small amount of Artifact Power.
Empowered
| Ability | Ranks |
|---|---|
 [Radiance of the Cenarion Circle] |
1 |
 [Light of the Evening Star] |
4 |
| [Wax and Wane] |
1 |
 [Circadian Invocation] |
1 |
 [Concordance of the Legionfall] |
50 |
Appearances
Classic
Achievement: 
[Fighting with Style: Classic]
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| This is the default appearance | Recover one of the Pillars of Creation | Recover  [Light's Heart] [10-45] Light's Charge |
Complete the first major Campaign effort with your order  [10-45] Idol of the Wilds
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Upgraded: Envoy of Goldrinn
Achievement: [Fighting with Style: Upgraded]
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Complete the druid Order Campaign [Forged for Battle] |
Unlock every artifact trait [Power Realized] |
Research the full history of the artifact [Part of History] |
Obtain eight rare archeological finds [This Side Up]
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Valorous: Lunarcall
Achievement: [Fighting with Style: Valorous]
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Complete the Balance of Power questline [Improving on History] |
Kill eight world bosses [Unleashed Monstrosities] |
Complete a Mythic Mode Dungeon using a level 15 keystone [Keystone Master] |
Earn the achievement  [Glory of the Legion Hero]
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War-torn: Nightmare's Affliction
Achievement: 
[Fighting with Style: War-torn]/
[Fighting with Style: War-torn]
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Participate in Player vs. Player combat and reach  [Honor Level 10] |
Reach  [Honor Level 30] |
Reach  [Honor Level 50] |
Reach  [Honor Level 80]
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Challenging: Manascythe
Achievement: 
[Fighting with Style: Challenging]
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| Complete the Twins Challenge questline | Defeat Heroic Kiljaeden after unlocking a Challenge artifact appearance | Win 10 rated battlegrounds after unlocking a Challenge artifact appearance | Defeat all Legion dungeon bosses after unlocking a challenge artifact appearance |
Hidden: Sunkeeper's Reach
Achievement: 
[Fighting with Style: Hidden]
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Acquire  [The Sunbloom] |
Complete 30 Legion dungeons after unlocking a Hidden artifact appearance | Complete 200 World Quests after unlocking a Hidden artifact appearance | Kill 1,000 enemy players after unlocking a Hidden artifact appearance |
Trivia
- The wielder of the Scythe of Elune can use its power to save feral worgen across Val'sharah, returning them to their night elf forms.
- Encountering Archdruid Glaidalis with the scythe triggers a special conversation.
- Temple Priestesses comment on the weapon.
Patch changes
- Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
