This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Chest, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core.
| Drop | Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core |
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First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Arcanist Robes 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 3g 42s 53c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 77s 4c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 77s 4c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 77s 4c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 73s 61c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 42s 53c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 77s 4c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 77s 4c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 77s 4c |
In the Appearances collection, Arcanist Robes is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 4944. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Arcanist Robes.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Arcanist Robes in the loot of 1 encounter.
Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core
Also drops from this encounter (24 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 Robes suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Arcanist Robes (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Chest slot.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcanist Robes (this item) | 29 | 25 | +4 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +3 Fire Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Glacial Vest | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +4 Intellect, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 2,545 gold on 76 realms |
| Mooncloth Vest | 29 | 23 | +8 Intellect, +11 Versatility, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 570 gold on 67 realms |
 Mooncloth Robe | 29 | 23 | +10 Intellect, +7 Versatility, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 1,395 gold on 65 realms |
 Arcane Armor | 29 | 23 | +11 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 48 realms |
 Councillor's Robes | 29 | 23 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 54 realms |
 High Councillor's Robe | 29 | 24 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 29 gold on 46 realms |
 Elegant Robes | 29 | 24 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 190 gold on 59 realms |
 Master's Robe | 29 | 25 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 55 gold on 48 realms |
 Wizardweave Robe | 29 | 23 | +9 Fire Resistance, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 12 gold on 51 realms |
 Bonecaster's Shroud | 29 | 23 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 1,800 gold on 53 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Wizardweave Robe at 12 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Arcanist Robes among Armor > Cloth, Chest slot: Soulcloth Vest (item level 31), Frozen Shadoweave Robe (item level 31), Mistyreed Tunic (item level 31), Imbued Netherweave Robe (item level 32) and Imbued Netherweave Tunic (item level 32).
Nearest lower item levels below Arcanist Robes among Armor > Cloth, Chest slot: Opulent Robes (item level 28), Arachnidian Armor (item level 28), Arachnidian Robes (item level 28), Chan's Imperial Robes (item level 27) and Abjurer's Robe (item level 27).
Arcanist Robes 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 Robes uses icon file 132644, which 15 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Robes of Prophecy ID 16815 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Netherwind Robes ID 16916 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Robes of Transcendence ID 16923 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Frostweave Robe ID 13868 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26Royal Gown ID 9913 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Azure Watch Robes ID 23931 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2Mistscape Robe ID 6427 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Whispering Tunic ID 29926 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16798 (16793 to 16803) were usually added in the same batch as Arcanist Robes: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
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 Mantle ID 16797 · 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 29
Felheart Slippers ID 16803 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16798 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Arcanist Robes 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 Robes 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 Robes
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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