This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Plate Waist, item level 29, requires level 24, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Highlander's Lamellar Girdle is one of 3 pieces of The Highlander's Resolve, alongside Highlander's Lamellar Greaves and Highlander's Lamellar Spaulders. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 3 pieces equipped.
In WoW Forever it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 1g 13s 94c. In Classic Era it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 1g 13s 94c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 63 and requires level 58. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 63 and requires level 58. In MoP Classic it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 1g 80s 49c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 24 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 78s 33c |
| WoW Forever | 63 | 58 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 13s 94c |
| Classic Era | 63 | 58 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 13s 94c |
| The Burning Crusade | 63 | 58 | Rare | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 63 | 58 | Rare | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 63 | 58 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 80s 49c |
In the Appearances collection, Highlander's Lamellar Girdle is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 5265. 17 other items wear the same appearance; 12 of them are listed here.
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Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Highlander's Lamellar Girdle suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Highlander's Lamellar Girdle (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Plate, Waist slot, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander's Lamellar Girdle (this item) | 29 | 24 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Vendor | Not listed |
 Commander's Girdle | 29 | 23 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hyperion Girdle | 29 | 23 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Warleader's Belt | 29 | 23 | +3 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Exalted Girdle | 29 | 23 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Icebane Waistguard | 29 | 25 | +9 Stamina, +6 Frost Resistance, Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Fel Iron Plate Belt | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Darkcrest Belt | 30 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Bloodscale Belt | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bogslayer Belt | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Heroic Girdle | 28 | 22 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Fel Iron Plate Belt has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Highlander's Lamellar Girdle among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Icebane Girdle (item level 35), Belt of the Titans (item level 35), Necropolis Girdle (item level 35), Redsteel Belt (item level 36) and Temple Girdle (item level 38).
Nearest lower item levels below Highlander's Lamellar Girdle among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Brutish Belt (item level 24), Bloodforged Belt (item level 24), Chromite Girdle (item level 23), Embossed Plate Girdle (item level 23) and Tyrant's Belt (item level 23).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
3 other items in the current build are also called Highlander's Lamellar Girdle. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Highlander's Lamellar Girdle ID 20106 · Armor - Plate · item level 27Highlander's Lamellar Girdle ID 20107 · Armor - Plate · item level 23Highlander's Lamellar Girdle ID 20108 · Armor - Plate · item level 19Highlander's Lamellar Girdle uses icon file 132503, which 71 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Highlander's Plate Girdle ID 20041 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Highlander's Lamellar Girdle ID 20106 · Armor - Plate · item level 27Highlander's Lamellar Girdle ID 20107 · Armor - Plate · item level 23Highlander's Lamellar Girdle ID 20108 · Armor - Plate · item level 19Highlander's Plate Girdle ID 20124 · Armor - Plate · item level 27Highlander's Plate Girdle ID 20125 · Armor - Plate · item level 23Highlander's Plate Girdle ID 20126 · Armor - Plate · item level 19Defiler's Lamellar Girdle ID 20177 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 20042 (20037 to 20047) were usually added in the same batch as Highlander's Lamellar Girdle: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Arcane Crystal Pendant ID 20037 · Armor · item level 27 "Arcane crystals are best utilized for the purposes of a mage."
Mandokir's Sting ID 20038 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29
Dark Iron Boots ID 20039 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Plans: Dark Iron Boots ID 20040 · Recipe · item level 27 "Teaches you how to make Dark Iron Boots."Highlander's Plate Girdle ID 20041 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Highlander's Chain Girdle ID 20043 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Highlander's Mail Girdle ID 20044 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Highlander's Leather Girdle ID 20045 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Highlander's Lizardhide Girdle ID 20046 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Highlander's Cloth Girdle ID 20047 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 20042 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Highlander's Lamellar Girdle 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 Highlander's Lamellar Girdle 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 Highlander's Lamellar Girdle
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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