This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Cloth Waist, item level 44, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
In the Appearances collection, Academy Cord is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 27824. 6 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Academy Cord suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Academy Cord (item level 44) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Waist slot, from item level 36 to 50.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy Cord (this item) | 44 | +7 Intellect, +10 Stamina, +4 Haste, +9 Critical Strike. Quest | Not listed | |
 Cord of Unhinged Malice | 45 | 40 | +7 Intellect, +10 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 4,000 gold on 54 realms |
 Silkweave Cinch | 46 | 40 | +11 Stamina, +7 Intellect. Crafted with Legion Tailoring | 9 gold on 52 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Cord of Cruelty | 39 | 35 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 35 gold on 63 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Cord of Accuracy | 39 | 35 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 35 gold on 62 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Cord of Meditation | 39 | 35 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Mastery, +5 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 35 gold on 61 realms |
 Waterfall Cord | 38 | 34 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 2 gold on 50 realms |
 Mana-Cord of Deception | 50 | 45 | +11 Stamina, +8 Intellect, +10 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. World Drop | 345 gold on 52 realms |
 Sash of the Unredeemed | 50 | 45 | +11 Stamina, +8 Intellect, +8 Versatility, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | 7,114 gold on 47 realms |
 Vicious Embersilk Belt | 37 | 32 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Mastery, +6 Versatility. Crafted with Cataclysm Tailoring | 555 gold on 43 realms |
 Everstill Cord | 36 | 31 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 7 gold on 47 realms |
Mana-Cord of Deception has the highest item level here (50). The lowest listed price among them is Waterfall Cord at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Academy Cord among Armor > Cloth, Waist slot: Sinister Combatant's Satin Belt (item level 60), Cord of Zandalari Resolve (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Satin Belt (item level 60), Hydraxian Waistcord (item level 60) and Swarmfury Waistcord (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Academy Cord among Armor > Cloth, Waist slot: Primal Mooncloth Belt (item level 32), Shadow Council Chain (item level 32), Black Belt of Knowledge (item level 31), Windwalker's Sash (item level 31) and Glacial Tether (item level 29).
Academy Cord is part of the transmog set Leyline Scholar's Regalia (Priest, Mage and Warlock only). The other 16 pieces:
Temporal Scholar's Cord
Temporal Scholar's Cowl
Temporal Scholar's Handwraps
Temporal Scholar's Leggings
Temporal Scholar's Robe
Temporal Scholar's Sandals
Temporal Scholar's Shoulderpads
Temporal Scholar's WristwrapsLeywalker TreadsLeywalker GlovesLeywalker AuroraLeywalker LeggingsLeywalker RobeLeywalker AmiceLeywalker WaistwrapLeywalker WristwrapsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Academy Cord uses icon file 1113069, which 34 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Sunfrost Waistcord ID 139123 · Armor - Cloth · item level 50Pilfered Ettin String ID 138420 · Armor - Cloth · item level 44 "Ettin string is highly prized by condors as they require less materials for their nests."Waistband of the Hatecoil Oracles ID 140625 · Armor - Cloth · item level 50Inquisitor's Corrupted Cincture ID 141874 · Armor - Cloth · item level 44Cascading Cord ID 134694 · Armor - Cloth · item level 50Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 138847 (138842 to 138852) were usually added in the same batch as Academy Cord: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bookbinding Wraps ID 138842 · Armor - Leather · item level 44 "When you have to put them down, why not make use of the leather."The Librarian's Handwraps ID 138843 · Armor - Cloth · item level 44 "Oh the days when you could wear a nice pair of gloves on the job."
Academy Girdle ID 138844 · Armor - Plate · item level 44
Academy Chain ID 138845 · Armor - Mail · item level 44
Academy Belt ID 138846 · Armor - Leather · item level 44
Kul'Tiras Marine's Greaves ID 138848 · Armor - Plate · item level 44 "It's surprising how common these are."
Demonic Logbook on Thal'kiel ID 138849 · Quest · item level 40 "Contains the latest reports on Thal'kiel, the Skull of the Manari."
Standard Earthen Ring Regalia ID 138850 · Armor - Mail · item level 44 "When your home base is located near a whirlpool, ships tend to lose their cargo."
Corsair's Britches ID 138851 · Armor - Leather · item level 44Gilnean Fleece Pantaloons ID 138852 · Armor - Cloth · item level 44The raw ItemSparse values for item 138847 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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