On Breastplate of Ancient Steel's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 9,965 gold40 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,528 gold58 silver to 37,561 gold20 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 201% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 9,965 gold40 silver.
The Pandaria Blacksmithing recipe Breastplate of Ancient Steel takes 8 Living Steel and 8 Spirit of Harmony.
In the Appearances collection, Breastplate of Ancient Steel is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 18067. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 6,963g 68s, and Living Steel is the largest share at 80%. Breastplate of Ancient Steel lists from 11,281g 5s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 3,753g 31s after the 5% auction cut, a 54% margin over its reagents. The Pandaria Blacksmithing recipe Breastplate of Ancient Steel is taught by Plans: Breastplate of Ancient Steel.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Living Steel | 8 | 696 gold69 silver | 5,573 gold52 silver |
 Spirit of Harmony | 8 | 173 gold77 silver | 1,390 gold16 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 6,963 gold68 silver | ||
| Breastplate of Ancient Steel at its lowest listing | 11,281 gold5 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 3,753 gold31 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Breastplate of Ancient Steel suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Breastplate of Ancient Steel (item level 39) in item level among Armor > Plate, Chest slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breastplate of Ancient Steel (this item) | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 11,281 gold on 26 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 689 gold on 57 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 492 gold on 54 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Chestguard | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 296 gold on 52 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 430 gold on 52 realms |
 Breastplate of Despair | 37 | 32 | +12 Stamina, +8 Strength or Intellect, +9 Versatility, +7 Critical Strike | 499 gold on 56 realms |
 Icebane Chestguard | 35 | 30 | +13 Stamina, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,158 gold on 76 realms |
 Hardened Obsidium Breastplate | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Parry, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 4 gold on 59 realms |
 Kraken Breastplate | 34 | 29 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 20 gold on 56 realms |
 Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate | 32 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 355 gold on 54 realms |
 Bloodfist Breastplate | 32 | 26 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 12 gold on 54 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Hardened Obsidium Breastplate at 4 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Breastplate of Ancient Steel among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Impenetrable Garothi Breastplate (item level 50), Twilight Dragon's Breastplate (item level 60), Geocrag Chestplate (item level 60), Razorfin Battleplate (item level 60) and Brittle Breastplate (item level 78).
Nearest lower item levels below Breastplate of Ancient Steel among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Vanguard Breastplate (item level 29), Warleader's Breastplate (item level 29), Heroic Armor (item level 29), Glorious Breastplate (item level 29) and Exalted Harness (item level 29).
Breastplate of Ancient Steel is part of the transmog set Battleplate of Resounding Rings (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Gauntlets of Ancient Steel
Shoulderguards of Resounding Rings
Legguards of Resounding Rings
Faceguard of Resounding RingsHandguards of Resounding RingsChestguard of Resounding RingsPauldrons of Resounding RingsLegplates of Resounding RingsGauntlets of Resounding RingsBattleplate of Resounding RingsHelmet of Resounding Rings
Waistplate of Overwhelming AssaultWindblade Talons
Serrated Wasp Bracers
Impaling TreadsCuirass of the Animated ProtectorBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
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