This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Waist, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Gluth in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 7g 29s 40c. In MoP Classic it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 7g 29s 40c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 67c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 29s 40c |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 29s 40c |
In the Appearances collection, Ablative Chitin Girdle is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10243. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Ablative Chitin Girdle in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
The Jawbone
Helm of Diminished Pride
Infectious Skitterer Leggings
Tunic of Prejudice
Torn Web Wrapping
Wraith Strike
Bindings of the Hapless Prey
Sinner's BindingsSee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth loot table
Also drops from this encounter (34 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Ablative Chitin Girdle suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Ablative Chitin Girdle (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Waist slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ablative Chitin Girdle (this item) | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +8 Parry, +4 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
| Icebane Girdle | 35 | 30 | +10 Stamina, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Belt of the Titans | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Belt of the Lonely Noble | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Redsteel Belt | 36 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Red Belt of Battle | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +3 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Belt of the Guardian | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +5 Parry. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Enchanted Adamantite Belt | 32 | 27 | +5 Stamina, +7 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodfist Girdle | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Clasp of Cruelty | 39 | 35 | +9 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Clasp of Meditation | 39 | 35 | +9 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Mastery, +5 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Clasp of Cruelty has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Ablative Chitin Girdle among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Girdle of Demonic Wrath (item level 45), Gleaming Celestial Waistguard (item level 50), Girdle of the Crumbling Sanctum (item level 50), Wavecrash Buckle (item level 58) and Last Stand Greatbelt (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Ablative Chitin Girdle among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Imperial Plate Belt (item level 27), Vanguard Girdle (item level 27), Lofty Belt (item level 27), High Chief's Belt (item level 26) and Sunscale Belt (item level 25).
Ablative Chitin Girdle is part of the transmog set Valorous Dreadnaught Battlegear (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Sabatons of Sudden Reprisal
Inexorable Sabatons
Bracers of the TyrantBindings of the Hapless Prey
Iron-Spring JumpersFleshless GirdleGirdle of ChivalrySabatons of Endurance
Bracers of the Unholy KnightGirdle of RazuviousBracers of Unrelenting Attack
Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate
Valorous Dreadnaught Gauntlets
Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet
Valorous Dreadnaught Legplates
Valorous Dreadnaught ShoulderplatesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ablative Chitin Girdle uses icon file 132522, which 23 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Ancestral Girdle ID 39841 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Rescuer's Binding ID 39857 · Armor - Mail · item level 33Gutbuster of Aldur'thar ID 39471 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Ancient Aligned Girdle ID 37241 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Girdle of Obscuring ID 36952 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Icebane Girdle ID 43587 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Gold-Plated Coldsteel Girdle ID 35879 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 39759 (39756 to 39764) were usually added in the same batch as Ablative Chitin Girdle: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Tunic of Prejudice ID 39756 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Idol of Worship ID 39757 · Miscellaneous · item level 35The Jawbone ID 39758 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 35Helm of Diminished Pride ID 39760 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Infectious Skitterer Leggings ID 39761 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Torn Web Wrapping ID 39762 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Wraith Strike ID 39763 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 35Bindings of the Hapless Prey ID 39764 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 39759 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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