An Uncommon Mail Wrist, item level 23, requires level 16, binds when equipped.
On Blackforge Bracers's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,405 gold3 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 1,160 gold57 silver to 3,163 gold99 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 41s 62c. In Classic Era it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 41s 62c. In MoP Classic it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 41s 62c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 84s 17c |
| WoW Forever | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 41s 62c |
| Classic Era | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 41s 62c |
| MoP Classic | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 41s 62c |
In the Appearances collection, Blackforge Bracers is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2088. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Blackforge Bracers.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Mail is the armor type Evoker, Hunter and Shaman wear.
The 10 items nearest to Blackforge Bracers (item level 23) in item level among Armor > Mail, Wrist slot, from item level 21 to 25.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackforge Bracers (this item) | 23 | 16 | +6 Stamina, +3 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Turtle Scale Bracers | 23 | 16 | +11 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Ancient Vambraces | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bonelink Bracers | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Khan's Bindings | 24 | 17 | +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Agility or Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Captain's Bracers | 22 | 15 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ravager's Armguards | 22 | 15 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Protector Armguards | 25 | 19 | +6 Stamina, +3 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gryphon Mail Bracelets | 25 | 18 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Formidable Bracers | 25 | 19 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Golden Scale Bracers | 21 | 14 | +3 Agility or Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Protector Armguards has the highest item level here (25).
Next item levels up from Blackforge Bracers among Armor > Mail, Wrist slot: Icy Scale Bracers (item level 29), Warstrike Armsplints (item level 29), Triumphant Bracers (item level 29), Unyielding Bindings (item level 29) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Wristguards of Alacrity (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Blackforge Bracers among Armor > Mail, Wrist slot: Thick Scale Bracelets (item level 18), Spiked Chain Wristbands (item level 16), Hulking Bands (item level 14), Grunt's Bracers (item level 11) and Nokhudon Wraps (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blackforge Bracers uses icon file 132606, which 358 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Nightsky Wristbands ID 6407 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19Scouting Bracers ID 6583 · Armor - Leather · item level 13Hexed Bracers ID 6665 · Armor - Mail · item level 16Heavy Cord Bracers ID 6062 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5Dusky Bracers ID 7378 · Armor - Leather · item level 21Crushed Elemental Bracer ID 5451 · MiscellaneousBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 6426 (6421 to 6431) were usually added in the same batch as Blackforge Bracers: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Glyphed Belt ID 6421 · Armor - Leather · item level 21
Glyphed Helm ID 6422 · Armor - Leather · item level 22
Blackforge Greaves ID 6423 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Blackforge Cape ID 6424 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23
Blackforge Girdle ID 6425 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Mistscape Robe ID 6427 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Mistscape Gloves ID 6428 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23
Mistscape Wizard Hat ID 6429 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Imperial Leather Breastplate ID 6430 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Imperial Leather Boots ID 6431 · Armor - Leather · item level 23The raw ItemSparse values for item 6426 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Blackforge Bracers 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 Blackforge Bracers 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 Blackforge Bracers
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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