This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Waist, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 516, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 17g 81s 98c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 21s 85c |
| MoP Classic | 516 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 17g 81s 98c |
In the Appearances collection, Lightning Pillar Girdle is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17567. 18 other items wear the same appearance; 11 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Lightning Pillar Girdle suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Lightning Pillar Girdle (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Plate, Waist slot, from item level 32 to 45.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Pillar Girdle (this item) | 40 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Clasp of Cruelty | 39 | 35 | +9 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Clasp of Meditation | 39 | 35 | +9 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Mastery, +5 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Girdle of Accuracy | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Girdle of Prowess | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Temple Girdle | 38 | 34 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Girdle of Demonic Wrath | 45 | 40 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +5 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Icebane Girdle | 35 | 30 | +10 Stamina, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Belt of the Titans | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Red Belt of Battle | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +3 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Belt of the Guardian | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +5 Parry. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Girdle of Demonic Wrath has the highest item level here (45).
Next item levels up from Lightning Pillar Girdle among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Sinister Combatant's Plate Waistguard (item level 60), Last Stand Greatbelt (item level 60), Twilight Dragon's Greatbelt (item level 60), Geocrag Girdle (item level 60) and Razorfin Greatbelt (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Lightning Pillar Girdle among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Icebane Waistguard (item level 29), Commander's Girdle (item level 29), Hyperion Girdle (item level 29), Girdle of the Dawn (item level 28) and Heroic Girdle (item level 28).
Lightning Pillar Girdle is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Sudsy LegplatesQuivering Heart Girdle
Mindbinder Plate Gloves
Swarmbringer ChestguardSudsy LegplatesQuivering Heart GirdleMindbinder Plate GlovesSwarmbringer Chestguard
Barreldodger BootsGlintrok SolleretsMind's Eye BreastplateGirdle of Soothing Detonation
Siegeworn Bracers
Crown of Holy Flame
Shoulderguards of Painful LessonsGhost-Forged HelmBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lightning Pillar Girdle uses icon file 615165, which 44 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Doubtcrusher Girdle ID 98245 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Girdle ID 98256 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Girdle of Soothing Detonation ID 100953 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Lightning Rod Girdle ID 93121 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Yaungolian Girdle ID 93100 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 98224 (98219 to 98229) were usually added in the same batch as Lightning Pillar Girdle: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lightning Pillar Sabatons ID 98219 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Gauntlets ID 98220 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Helm ID 98221 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Legplates ID 98222 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Pauldrons ID 98223 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Vambraces ID 98225 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Heartlander's Cloak ID 98226 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Heartlander's Robe ID 98227 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Heartlander's Sandals ID 98228 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Heartlander's Handwraps ID 98229 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 98224 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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