This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Shoulder, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Sulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core.
| Drop | Sulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #54648 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.1 |
The game's collection data lists Pauldrons 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).
Pauldrons of Might is one of 8 pieces of Battlegear of Might, alongside Belt of Might, Bracers of Might and Breastplate 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 2g 73s 64c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 86s 57c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 86s 57c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 86s 57c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 77s 64c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 73s 64c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 86s 57c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 86s 57c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 86s 57c |
In the Appearances collection, Pauldrons of Might is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5013. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Pauldrons of Might in the loot of 1 encounter.
Flamewaker Priest, Sulfuron Harbinger in Molten Core
Also drops from this encounter (15 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, Pauldrons of Might suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Pauldrons of Might (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot, from item level 27 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pauldrons of Might (this item) | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +4 Strength or Intellect, +6 Dodge, +2 Shadow Resistance. Boss 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 |
 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 |
 Bloodscale Pauldrons | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Alabaster Plate Pauldrons | 28 | 21 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Glorious Shoulder Pads | 28 | 22 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Talonguard Epaulets | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Imperial Plate Shoulders | 27 | 20 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Talonguard Epaulets has the highest item level here (31).
Next item levels up from Pauldrons of Might among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Heaving Plates of Protection (item level 37), Pauldrons of Edward the Odd (item level 37), Ghost-Forged Shoulders (item level 37), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Shoulders (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Pauldrons of Might among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Symbolic Pauldrons (item level 23), Warbringer's Spaulders (item level 23), Jouster's Pauldrons (item level 22) and Saltstone Shoulder Pads (item level 22).
Pauldrons 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
Breastplate of Might
Helm of Might
Legplates 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.
Pauldrons of Might is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.
Pauldrons of Might uses icon file 135046, which 27 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Pillager's Pauldrons ID 15562 · Armor - Mail · item level 21Denwatcher's Shoulders ID 18494 · Armor - Mail · item level 25Runic Leather Shoulders ID 15096 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Bloodsoul Shoulders ID 19691 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16868 (16863 to 16873) were usually added in the same batch as Pauldrons of Might: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gauntlets of Might ID 16863 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Belt of Might ID 16864 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Breastplate of Might ID 16865 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Helm of Might ID 16866 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Legplates of Might ID 16867 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
The Skull of Scryer ID 16869 · QuestThe Skull of Somnus ID 16870 · QuestThe Skull of Chronalis ID 16871 · QuestThe Skull of Axtroz ID 16872 · Quest
Braidfur Gloves ID 16873 · Armor - Leather · item level 21The raw ItemSparse values for item 16868 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Pauldrons 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 Pauldrons 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 Pauldrons 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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