Val'anyr Hammer of Ancient Kings is a new Legendary item, and the first one added in Wrath. Though the stats are not yet known, it's expected to be only available in a healing version.

The hammer is created by combining 30 Shattered Fragments of Val'anyr, which drop from most bosses in Ulduar-25, and completing a quest line, much like how Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian was created by combining 30 Splinters of Atiesh from Naxxramas-40 (Pre-BC). Although Atiesh was available in many different fashions, Val'anyr is believed to be only available to healers because the Fragments of Val'anyr that are combined to create this weapon are only usable by Paladins, Priests, Shamans and Druids. Of course it seems rather obvious that it will be healer specific as of the class choices Blizzard has placed on the Fragments, but it's never good to assume! We all know what happens when you do that >:D



Also, the equip effect on the mace is for healers. Did I forget to mention that?

Val'anyr Hammer of Ancient Kings - Equip Effect: Your healing spells have a chance to cause Blessing of Ancient Kings for 15 seconds allowing your heals to shield the target absorbing damage equal to 15% of the amount healed.

Now some of you may be thinking "Ugh, why do the caster weapons always require you to gather so many pieces of this stuff!" which I myself am thinking to be honest :) In Burning Crusade Physical DPS got their Legendary weapons off of drops, but I (along with many others) personally think that makes them feel less epic. I'd rather do a long, awesome quest line or work incredibly hard to get 30 pieces of something to make this amazing weapon than by just getting it off of a boss, which anyone who get's lucky and can down that boss can do. Getting all these pieces then completing the quests that are required takes dedication from both you and your guild and I think this is the way Legendary items should be aquired.

~Aenorn