This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Shoulder, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Crystalforge Shoulderbraces is one of 5 pieces of Crystalforge Battlegear, alongside Crystalforge Breastplate, Crystalforge Gauntlets and Crystalforge Greaves and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 133 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 219 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 133, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 23s 89c |
| The Burning Crusade | 133 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 219 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 133 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Crystalforge Shoulderbraces is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 7818. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Crystalforge Shoulderbraces suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Crystalforge Shoulderbraces (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystalforge Shoulderbraces (this item) | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +5 Stamina, +4 Haste, +4 Critical Strike. Vendor | Not listed |
 Ripfiend Shoulderplates | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Talonguard Epaulets | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bloodscale Pauldrons | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wapach's Spaulders of Solidarity | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +6 Haste, +9 Stamina, +8 Dodge. World Drop | Not listed |
 Icebane Mantle | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +2 Strength or Intellect, +3 Dodge, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Polished Obsidian Pauldrons | 29 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Dodge. World Drop | Not listed |
 Imbued Plate Pauldrons | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Commander's Pauldrons | 29 | 23 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Exalted Epaulets | 29 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Grimscale Pauldrons | 29 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Wapach's Spaulders of Solidarity has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from Crystalforge Shoulderbraces among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Truesteel Pauldrons (item level 44), Botani-Barbed Pauldrons (item level 44), Leystone Pauldrons (item level 47), Twilight Dragon's Pauldrons (item level 60) and Geocrag Spaulders (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Crystalforge Shoulderbraces among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Bloodforged Shoulder Pads (item level 25), Heavy Mithril Shoulder (item level 24), Chromite Pauldrons (item level 24), Tyrant's Epaulets (item level 24) and Brutish Shoulders (item level 24).
Crystalforge Shoulderbraces is part of the transmog set Crystalforge Armor (Paladin only). The other 16 pieces:
Girdle of the Righteous Path
Boots of Courage Unending
Boots of the Protector
Belt of the Guardian
Crystalforge Chestguard
Crystalforge Handguards
Crystalforge Faceguard
Crystalforge LegguardsCrystalforge ShoulderguardsCrystalforge BreastplateCrystalforge GauntletsCrystalforge War-HelmCrystalforge GreavesCrystalforge ChestpieceCrystalforge GlovesCrystalforge GreathelmBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Crystalforge Shoulderbraces uses icon file 135070, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Crystalforge Pauldrons ID 30138 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Shoulderguards ID 30127 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Shoulders ID 31996 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Ornamented Spaulders ID 32024 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders ID 32043 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 30133 (30127 to 30138) were usually added in the same batch as Crystalforge Shoulderbraces: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crystalforge Shoulderguards ID 30127 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Breastplate ID 30129 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Gauntlets ID 30130 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge War-Helm ID 30131 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Greaves ID 30132 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Chestpiece ID 30134 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Gloves ID 30135 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Greathelm ID 30136 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Leggings ID 30137 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Pauldrons ID 30138 · Armor - Plate · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 30133 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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