This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Chest, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core.
| Drop | Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #54648 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.1 |
The game's collection data lists Breastplate of Might as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.1 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #54648 | Netherstorm | 33.0, 64.1 | /way #109 33.0 64.1 | 71 |
Netherstorm 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Breastplate of Might is one of 8 pieces of Battlegear of Might, alongside Belt of Might, Bracers of Might and Gauntlets of Might and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 60s 95c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 10s 88c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 10s 88c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 10s 88c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 99s 8c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 60s 95c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 10s 88c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 10s 88c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 10s 88c |
In the Appearances collection, Breastplate of Might is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5010. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Breastplate of Might in the loot of 1 encounter.
Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core
Also drops from this encounter (24 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, Breastplate of Might suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Breastplate of Might (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Plate, Chest slot.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breastplate of Might (this item) | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Dodge, +3 Fire Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Icebane Breastplate | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +4 Dodge, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Enchanted Thorium Breastplate | 29 | 24 | +11 Stamina, +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Emerald Breastplate | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Imbued Plate Armor | 29 | 24 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +11 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
| Hyperion Armor | 29 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Imperial Plate Chest | 29 | 23 | +9 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Vanguard Breastplate | 29 | 23 | +3 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
| Warleader's Breastplate | 29 | 24 | +11 Stamina, +4 Strength or Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Heroic Armor | 29 | 24 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Glorious Breastplate | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Breastplate of Might among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Bloodfist Breastplate (item level 32), Conqueror's Breastplate (item level 32), Warlord's Iron-Breastplate (item level 32), Icebane Chestguard (item level 35) and Hardened Obsidium Breastplate (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Breastplate of Might among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Valorous Chestguard (item level 26), Thorium Armor (item level 26), Brutish Breastplate (item level 26), Bloodforged Chestpiece (item level 26) and Chromite Chestplate (item level 25).
Breastplate of Might is part of the transmog set Battlegear of Might (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Bracers of Might
Sabatons of Might
Gauntlets of Might
Belt of Might
Helm of Might
Legplates of Might
Pauldrons of MightFaceguard of the CrownFaceguard of the HordeHeadguard of the CrownHeadguard of the HordeBurnished Helm of MightBurnished Legplates of MightBurnished Breastplate of Might
Burnished Pauldrons of MightBrushed Breastplate of MightBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Breastplate of Might is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.
Breastplate of Might uses icon file 132751, which 41 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Breastplate of Wrath ID 16966 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Warlord's Plate Armor ID 16541 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Legionnaire's Plate Armor ID 16513 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Knight-Captain's Plate Chestguard ID 16430 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Triumphant Chestpiece ID 15680 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Sparkleshell Breastplate ID 15578 · Armor - Mail · item level 22Sunscale Chestguard ID 14844 · Armor - Plate · item level 27Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16865 (16860 to 16870) were usually added in the same batch as Breastplate of Might: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lawbringer Gauntlets ID 16860 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Bracers of Might ID 16861 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Sabatons of Might ID 16862 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Gauntlets of Might ID 16863 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Belt of Might ID 16864 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Helm of Might ID 16866 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Legplates of Might ID 16867 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Pauldrons of Might ID 16868 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
The Skull of Scryer ID 16869 · QuestThe Skull of Somnus ID 16870 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 16865 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Breastplate of Might 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 Breastplate of Might 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 Breastplate of Might
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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