This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
Encounters that drop this item, from the game's own dungeon journal. Drop chances are not stored in the client data we mine, so none are shown here. The tags show which difficulties each encounter can award it on.
Belt of the Merciless Killer is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. Its first-party game data (identity, effects and sources) is read from the official World of Warcraft client build.
In the Appearances collection, Belt of the Merciless Killer is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11754. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Belt of the Pitiless KillerRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Belt of the Merciless Killer suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Belt of the Merciless Killer (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Leather, Waist slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt of the Merciless Killer (this item) | 35 | 30 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Polar Cord | 35 | 30 | +10 Stamina, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Pygmy Belt | 34 | 29 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Belt of a Thousand Gaping Mouths | 37 | 32 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Riplimb's Lost Collar | 37 | 32 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Vine Waistband | 38 | 34 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Belt of Cruelty | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Waistband of Cruelty | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Waistband of Accuracy | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Daggerfen Belt | 31 | 26 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Umbrafen Waistband | 31 | 26 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Belt of Cruelty has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Belt of the Merciless Killer among Armor > Leather, Waist slot: Dreadleather Belt (item level 50), Cord of Pilfered Rosaries (item level 50), Warbeast Hide Cinch (item level 60), Firekin Belt (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Leather Waistguard (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Belt of the Merciless Killer among Armor > Leather, Waist slot: Tracker's Belt (item level 24), Scorpashi Sash (item level 24), Rageclaw Belt (item level 24), Ogron's Sash (item level 23) and Imperial Leather Belt (item level 23).
Belt of the Merciless Killer is part of the transmog set VanCleef's Battlegear (Rogue only). The other 16 pieces:
Leggings of the Broken BeastLeggings of the Broken Beast
Cuirass of Calamitous FateCuirass of Calamitous Fate
Treads of the IcewalkerTreads of the IcewalkerBelt of the Merciless Killer
Bracers of Dark DeterminationBracers of Dark DeterminationBracers of Swift DeathKnightbane CarapaceAcidmaw Boots
Hood of Lethal Intent
Duskstalker Shoulderpads
Gloves of the Silver AssassinArmor of Shifting ShadowsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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