This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
Encounters that drop this item, from the game's own dungeon journal. Drop chances are not stored in the client data we mine, so none are shown here.
Vile Butcher's Pauldrons is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. Its first-party game data (identity, effects and sources) is read from the official World of Warcraft client build.
In the Appearances collection, Vile Butcher's Pauldrons is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 42245. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Vile Butcher's Pauldrons suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 4 items nearest to Vile Butcher's Pauldrons (item level 158) in item level among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot, from item level 175 to 197.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vile Butcher's Pauldrons (this item) | 158 | 60 | +27 Strength or Intellect, +41 Stamina, +32 Critical Strike, +17 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Shadowghast Pauldrons | 175 | 60 | +32 Strength or Intellect, +48 Stamina. Crafted with Shadowlands Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Blood-Tempered Pauldrons | 197 | 90 | +39 Strength or Intellect, +59 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons | 197 | 90 | +39 Strength or Intellect, +59 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Commander's Mantle | 197 | 90 | +39 Strength or Intellect, +59 Stamina, +38 Critical Strike, +29 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
Thalassian Competitor's Plate Pauldrons has the highest item level here (197).
Next item levels up from Vile Butcher's Pauldrons among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Worn Shadowguard Captain's Epaulettes (item level 400), Dredger's Developed Pauldrons (item level 447), Earthforged Shoulder Scales (item level 545), Algari Competitor's Plate Pauldrons (item level 577) and Mechforged Mantle (item level 600).
Nearest lower item levels below Vile Butcher's Pauldrons among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Ceremonious Pauldrons (item level 100), Brittle Pauldrons (item level 78), Geocrag Spaulders (item level 60), Tomb-Keeper's Spaulders (item level 60) and Direbone Frill Pauldrons (item level 58).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
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