This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Cloth Feet, item level 25, requires level 18, binds when picked up. Drops from Balnazzar in Stratholme - Main Gate.
| Drop | Balnazzar in Stratholme - Main Gate |
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First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 1g 75s 26c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 1g 57s 75c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 15s 77c. In MoP Classic it is item level 47, requires level 42 and sells to vendors for 69s 3c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 25 | 18 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 27g 31s 32c |
| Classic Era | 63 | 58 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 75s 26c |
| The Burning Crusade | 63 | 58 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 57s 75c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 63 | 58 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 15s 77c |
| MoP Classic | 47 | 42 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 69s 3c |
In the Appearances collection, Fire Striders is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 3847. 5 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Fire Striders in the loot of 1 encounter.
Balnazzar in Stratholme - Main Gate
Also drops from this encounter (8 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Fire Striders suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Fire Striders (item level 25) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Feet slot, from item level 24 to 27.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Striders (this item) | 25 | 18 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina, +6 Haste, +5 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
| Shadoweave Boots | 25 | 19 | +10 Versatility, +6 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
| Cindercloth Boots | 25 | 19 | +10 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Gaea's Slippers | 25 | 18 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Opulent Boots | 26 | 20 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Arachnidian Footpads | 26 | 20 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Royal Boots | 24 | 17 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Black Mageweave Boots | 24 | 18 | +11 Versatility, +5 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Bloodwoven Boots | 24 | 18 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Windchaser Footpads | 24 | 17 | +8 Stamina, +12 Versatility, +2 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mystical Boots | 27 | 21 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Mystical Boots has the highest item level here (27).
Next item levels up from Fire Striders among Armor > Cloth, Feet slot: Astralaan Boots (item level 31), Shadow Council Boots (item level 32), Elementalist Boots (item level 32), Frostwoven Boots (item level 32) and Condor Sandals (item level 34).
Nearest lower item levels below Fire Striders among Armor > Cloth, Feet slot: Twilight Boots (item level 21), Embersilk Boots (item level 21), Russet Boots (item level 21), Boots of the Enchanter (item level 20) and Nightsky Boots (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Fire Striders uses icon file 132539, which 296 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Ogreseer Tower Boots ID 13282 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Fangdrip Runners ID 13530 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Wolfrunner Shoes ID 13101 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Moccasins of the White Hare ID 13099 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18Runecloth Boots ID 13864 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Felcloth Boots ID 14108 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Pagan Shoes ID 14159 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14Buccaneer's Boots ID 14174 · Armor - Cloth · item level 11Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 13369 (13364 to 13374) were usually added in the same batch as Fire Striders: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ezra Grimm's Advertisement ID 13364 · Miscellaneous
Town Meeting Notice ID 13365 · Miscellaneous
Ingenious Toy ID 13366 · Miscellaneous
Wrapped Gift ID 13367 · Consumable
Bonescraper ID 13368 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 27
Vitreous Focuser ID 13370 · Quest "A device used to identify arcane components found in the body."
Father Flame ID 13371 · Armor · item level 29
Slavedriver's Cane ID 13372 · Weapon - Staff · item level 27
Band of Flesh ID 13373 · Armor · item level 27
Soulstealer Mantle ID 13374 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 13369 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Fire Striders 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 Fire Striders 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 Fire Striders
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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