This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Chest, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Archavon the Stone Watcher in Vault of Archavon.
| Drop | Archavon the Stone Watcher in Vault of Archavon | 25 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and is named Dreadnaught Battleplate. In MoP Classic it is item level 213 and requires level 80.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 73s 40c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
In the Appearances collection, Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10406. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate in the loot of 1 encounter.
Archavon the Stone Watcher in Vault of Archavon
Also drops from this encounter (210 other items):
Valorous Earthshatter Chestguard
Valorous Dreadnaught Gauntlets
Valorous Earthshatter War-Kilt
Valorous Dreadnaught Legplates
Valorous Earthshatter GripsValorous Earthshatter KiltValorous Earthshatter GlovesValorous Earthshatter HauberkSee 80 of the 211 items in the Archavon the Stone Watcher loot table
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, Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Chest slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate (this item) | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +11 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Icebane Chestguard | 35 | 30 | +13 Stamina, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Lifeforge Breastplate | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +8 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Hardened Obsidium Breastplate | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Parry, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate | 32 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Temple Breastplate | 38 | 34 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bloodfist Breastplate | 32 | 26 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Conqueror's Breastplate | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Chestguard | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Chestpiece has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Smoldering Breastplate (item level 42), Impenetrable Garothi Breastplate (item level 50), Twilight Dragon's Breastplate (item level 60), Geocrag Chestplate (item level 60) and Razorfin Battleplate (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Alabaster Breastplate (item level 28), Heavy Lamellar Chestpiece (item level 28), Lofty Breastplate (item level 28), High Chief's Armor (item level 28) and Hydralick Armor (item level 27).
Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate is part of the transmog set Valorous Dreadnaught Battlegear (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Sabatons of Sudden Reprisal
Inexorable Sabatons
Bracers of the Tyrant
Ablative Chitin Girdle
Bindings of the Hapless Prey
Iron-Spring Jumpers
Fleshless GirdleGirdle of ChivalrySabatons of Endurance
Bracers of the Unholy KnightGirdle of RazuviousBracers of Unrelenting AttackValorous Dreadnaught Gauntlets
Valorous Dreadnaught HelmetValorous Dreadnaught Legplates
Valorous Dreadnaught ShoulderplatesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate uses icon file 132737, which 81 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate ID 40544 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Scourgeborne Battleplate ID 40550 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Scourgeborne Chestguard ID 40559 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Tunic ID 40569 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Chestpiece ID 40574 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Breastplate ID 40579 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40525 (40520 to 40530) were usually added in the same batch as Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Valorous Earthshatter Grips ID 40520 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Valorous Earthshatter Faceguard ID 40521 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Earthshatter War-Kilt ID 40522 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Earthshatter Chestguard ID 40523 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Valorous Earthshatter Shoulderguards ID 40524 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Gown of the Spell-Weaver ID 40526 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Gauntlets ID 40527 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet ID 40528 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Legplates ID 40529 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Shoulderplates ID 40530 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40525 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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