Torch of Retribution vs Spire of Astral Awakening

Torch of Retribution
Quest Item
Two-Hand
Speed 0.50
"The flame never falters"
Item Level 1
Spire of Astral Awakening
Binds when picked up
Two-HandStaff
2 - 4 DamageSpeed 3.40
(0.9 damage per second)
Sells for 2 Copper to vendors
Item Level 1
FOREVER New in World of Warcraft Forever: not in Classic Era.

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Stat Torch of Retribution Spire of Astral Awakening Δ
Item Level 1 1 0
DPS 0.9
Speed 0.50 3.40 +2.90
Damage 2 - 4
Sell Price 2c +2c
Binding Quest Item Binds when picked up

Δ is Spire of Astral Awakening minus Torch of Retribution: green where Spire of Astral Awakening is better, red where it is worse (a lower required level is better; speed and sell price have no better side). Total Stats adds up Str, Agi, Sta, Int and Spi.

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