This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Wrist, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Arcanist Bindings is one of 8 pieces of Arcanist Regalia, alongside Arcanist Belt, Arcanist Crown and Arcanist Boots and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 66, requires level 60, binds when equipped and sells to vendors for 1g 71s 92c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60, binds when equipped and sells to vendors for 1g 39s 5c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60, binds when equipped and sells to vendors for 1g 39s 5c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60, binds when equipped and sells to vendors for 1g 39s 5c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 39s 7c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 1g 71s 92c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 1g 39s 5c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 1g 39s 5c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 1g 39s 5c |
In the Appearances collection, Arcanist Bindings is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4945. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Arcanist Bindings.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Arcanist Bindings suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Arcanist Bindings (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Wrist slot, from item level 27 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanist Bindings (this item) | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +3 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Glacial Wrists | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +2 Intellect, +5 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Magiskull Cuffs | 29 | 24 | +7 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 High Councillor's Bracers | 29 | 23 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Resplendent Bracelets | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Elunarian Cuffs | 28 | 22 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mistyreed Bracers | 31 | 26 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bonecaster's Bindings | 27 | 21 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Highborne Bracelets | 27 | 20 | +6 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Swiftheal Wraps | 32 | 27 | +6 Haste, +6 Stamina, +4 Intellect. Crafted with Outland Tailoring | Not listed |
| Shadow Council Bracer | 32 | 26 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Shadow Council Bracer has the highest item level here (32).
Next item levels up from Arcanist Bindings among Armor > Cloth, Wrist slot: Waterfall Wristwraps (item level 38), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Cuffs of Accuracy (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Cuffs of Prowess (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Cuffs of Meditation (item level 39) and Hydraxian Armbands (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Arcanist Bindings among Armor > Cloth, Wrist slot: Silksand Bracers (item level 21), Conjurer's Bracers (item level 20), Stonecloth Bindings (item level 20), Nightsky Wristbands (item level 19) and Vital Bracelets (item level 19).
Arcanist Bindings is part of the transmog set Arcanist Regalia (Mage only). The other 9 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Arcanist Bindings uses icon file 132518, which 36 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Gryphon Mail Belt ID 15619 · Armor - Mail · item level 25Outrunner's Cord ID 15497 · Armor - Mail · item level 11High Chief's Belt ID 14960 · Armor - Plate · item level 26Enduring Belt ID 14761 · Armor - Mail · item level 20Onslaught Girdle ID 19137 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Celestial Belt ID 14309 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Ban'thok Sash ID 11662 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Elegant Belt ID 10216 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16799 (16794 to 16804) were usually added in the same batch as Arcanist Bindings: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gripsteel Wristguards ID 16794 · Armor - Plate · item level 21
Arcanist Crown ID 16795 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Leggings ID 16796 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Mantle ID 16797 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Robes ID 16798 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Boots ID 16800 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Gloves ID 16801 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Belt ID 16802 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Felheart Slippers ID 16803 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Felheart Bracers ID 16804 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16799 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Arcanist Bindings is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Arcanist Bindings next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Arcanist Bindings
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