This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Wrist, 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 18s 12c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 12g 74s 48c |
| MoP Classic | 516 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 17g 18s 12c |
In the Appearances collection, Thunder Bastion Vambraces is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17559. 15 other items wear the same appearance; 9 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, Thunder Bastion Vambraces suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 8 items nearest to Thunder Bastion Vambraces (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Plate, Wrist slot, from item level 30 to 50.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bastion Vambraces (this item) | 40 | 35 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Contender's Revenant Bracers | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Armplates of Proficiency | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +4 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Armplates of Alacrity | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +4 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bone-Framed Bracers | 35 | 30 | +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Swiftsteel Bracers | 32 | 27 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +5 Stamina, +6 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Wristguards of the Dark Keepers | 50 | 45 | +9 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bogslayer Bracers | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Khan'aish Bracers | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Wristguards of the Dark Keepers has the highest item level here (50).
Next item levels up from Thunder Bastion Vambraces among Armor > Plate, Wrist slot: Crushproof Vambraces (item level 60), Twilight Dragon's Armplates (item level 60), Geocrag Armplates (item level 60), Razorfin Vambraces (item level 60) and Tomb-Keeper's Wristplates (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Thunder Bastion Vambraces among Armor > Plate, Wrist slot: Dark Iron Bracers (item level 29), Icebane Bracers (item level 29), Bracers of Vengeance (item level 29), Heroic Bracers (item level 28) and Glorious Bindings (item level 28).
Thunder Bastion Vambraces is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Stonestep BootsBubble-Breaker Bracers
Sparkbreath Girdle
Gauntlets of Resolute FuryBubble-Breaker BracersStonestep BootsSparkbreath GirdleGauntlets of Resolute FuryRi'mok's Shattered ScaleAxebreaker Gauntlets
Sap-Encrusted Legplates
Spaulders of Immovable Stone
Helm of Rising FlameWaistplate of Imminent Resurrection
Canine Commander's BreastplateBreastplate of Wracking SoulsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thunder Bastion Vambraces uses icon file 615167, which 40 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Doubtcrusher Vambraces ID 98246 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Vambraces ID 98225 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Siegeworn Bracers ID 100964 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Lightning Rod Vambraces ID 93122 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Yaungolian Vambraces ID 93101 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 98257 (98252 to 98262) were usually added in the same batch as Thunder Bastion Vambraces: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Thunder Bastion Gauntlets ID 98252 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Helm ID 98253 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Legplates ID 98254 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Pauldrons ID 98255 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Girdle ID 98256 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Thunder Bastion Seal ID 98258 · Armor · item level 40
Armored Blue Dragonhawk ID 98259 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. This is a flying mount."
Immaculate Pandaren Spear ID 98260 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 40
Immaculate Pandaren Staff ID 98261 · Weapon - Staff · item level 40
Immaculate Pandaren Greatsword ID 98262 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 98257 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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