This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Shoulder, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Baron Geddon in Molten Core.
| Drop | Baron Geddon in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #58152 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.2 |
The game's collection data lists Arcanist Mantle as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.2 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #58152 | Netherstorm | 33.0, 64.2 | /way #109 33.0 64.2 | 100 |
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).
Arcanist Mantle is one of 8 pieces of Arcanist Regalia, alongside Arcanist Belt, Arcanist Bindings and Arcanist Crown 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 55s 91c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 6s 98c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 6s 98c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 6s 98c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 53s 17c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 55s 91c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 6s 98c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 6s 98c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 6s 98c |
In the Appearances collection, Arcanist Mantle is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 4943. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Arcanist Mantle.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Arcanist Mantle in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (17 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Arcanist Mantle suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Arcanist Mantle (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Shoulder slot, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanist Mantle (this item) | 29 | 25 | +5 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +2 Shadow Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Glacial Epaulets | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 3,450 gold on 75 realms |
| Peculiar Glacial Mantle | 29 | +8 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 3,573 gold on 77 realms | |
| Mooncloth Shoulders | 29 | 23 | +7 Intellect, +6 Versatility, +8 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 1,885 gold on 66 realms |
 Argent Shoulders | 29 | 24 | +8 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +2 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 2,999 gold on 58 realms |
 Elegant Mantle | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 30 gold on 52 realms |
 Celestial Pauldrons | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 903 gold on 51 realms |
 Resplendent Epaulets | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 250 gold on 51 realms |
| Elder Wizard's Mantle | 28 | 22 | +8 Stamina, +4 Intellect. World Drop | 24 gold on 49 realms |
 Slavehandler Amice | 30 | 25 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 64 gold on 45 realms |
 Councillor's Shoulders | 28 | 22 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 17 gold on 48 realms |
Slavehandler Amice has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Councillor's Shoulders at 17 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Arcanist Mantle among Armor > Cloth, Shoulder slot: Mantle of the Extensive Mind (item level 35), Stiffened Corpse Shoulderpads (item level 35), Frostsavage Shoulders (item level 35), Deathsilk Shoulders (item level 35) and Waterfall Shoulderpads (item level 38).
Nearest lower item levels below Arcanist Mantle among Armor > Cloth, Shoulder slot: Black Mageweave Shoulders (item level 24), Lunar Mantle (item level 24), Darkmist Mantle (item level 23), Sorcerer Mantle (item level 22) and Crimson Silk Shoulders (item level 21).
Arcanist Mantle is part of the transmog set Arcanist Regalia (Mage only). The other 9 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Arcanist Mantle is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 58152 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.2.
Arcanist Mantle uses icon file 135033, which 112 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Mantle of Prophecy ID 16816 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Devout Mantle ID 16695 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Pauldrons of Transcendence ID 16924 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Champion's Silk Shoulderpads ID 16492 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Lieutenant Commander's Silk Spaulders ID 16415 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Field Marshal's Dreadweave Shoulders ID 17580 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Lieutenant Commander's Satin Amice ID 17601 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Field Marshal's Satin Mantle ID 17604 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16797 (16791 to 16802) were usually added in the same batch as Arcanist Mantle: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Silkstream Cuffs ID 16791 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21
Arcmetal Shoulders ID 16793 · Armor - Mail · item level 21
Gripsteel Wristguards ID 16794 · Armor - Plate · item level 21
Arcanist Crown ID 16795 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Leggings ID 16796 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Robes ID 16798 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Bindings ID 16799 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Boots ID 16800 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Gloves ID 16801 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Belt ID 16802 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16797 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Arcanist Mantle 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 Arcanist Mantle 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 Arcanist Mantle
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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