This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Wrist, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Twin Val'kyr in Trial of the Crusader.
| Drop | Twin Val'kyr in Trial of the Crusader | 25 Player (Heroic) |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 5g 11s 33c. In MoP Classic it is item level 258, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 5g 11s 33c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 2s 47c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 11s 33c |
| MoP Classic | 258 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 11s 33c |
In the Appearances collection, Dark Essence Bindings is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11839. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Bindings of Dark EssenceRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Dark Essence Bindings in the loot of 1 encounter.
Eydis Darkbane, Fjola Lightbane in Trial of the Crusader
Also drops from this encounter (113 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, Dark Essence Bindings suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Dark Essence Bindings (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Wrist slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Essence Bindings (this item) | 35 | 30 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +3 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Bindings of Yearning | 35 | 30 | +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Intellect, +3 Versatility. Boss Drop | 30 gold on 44 realms |
 Condor Bindings | 34 | 29 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 8 gold on 49 realms |
 Vicious Fireweave Bracers | 37 | 32 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility. Crafted with Cataclysm Tailoring | 35 gold on 46 realms |
| Vicious Embersilk Bracers | 37 | 32 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility. Crafted with Cataclysm Tailoring | 300 gold on 43 realms |
 Swiftheal Wraps | 32 | 27 | +6 Haste, +6 Stamina, +4 Intellect. Crafted with Outland Tailoring | 32,680 gold on 48 realms |
 Waterfall Wristwraps | 38 | 34 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 49 realms |
 Exiled Dabbler's Bracer | 38 | 35 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | 825 gold on 50 realms |
| Shadow Council Bracer | 32 | 26 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 52 realms |
 Contender's Satin Cuffs | 39 | 35 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 10 gold on 43 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Cuffs of Accuracy | 39 | 35 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +4 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 35 gold on 59 realms |
Contender's Satin Cuffs has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Condor Bindings at 8 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Dark Essence Bindings among Armor > Cloth, Wrist slot: Hydraxian Armbands (item level 60), Swarmfury Armbands (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Satin Bracers (item level 72), Shrouded Cloth Bracers (item level 100) and Grim-Veiled Bracers (item level 175).
Nearest lower item levels below Dark Essence Bindings among Armor > Cloth, Wrist slot: Bloodwoven Bracers (item level 24), Gaea's Cuffs (item level 24), Darkmist Bands (item level 22), Lunar Bindings (item level 22) and Aurora Bracers (item level 21).
Dark Essence Bindings is part of the transmog set Sunstrider's Regalia (Mage only). The other 16 pieces:
Skyweaver VestmentsDark Essence Bindings
Boots of the Icy Floe
Handwraps of the Lifeless TouchSkyweaver VestmentsBoots of the Icy FloeHandwraps of the Lifeless TouchBejeweled Wizard's BracersMerlin's RobeSunstrider's Gauntlets of Triumph
Sunstrider's Hood of Triumph
Sunstrider's Leggings of Triumph
Sunstrider's Robe of Triumph
Sunstrider's Shoulderpads of TriumphSunstrider's Shoulderpads of TriumphSunstrider's Robe of TriumphBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Dark Essence Bindings. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Dark Essence Bindings ID 47306 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Dark Essence Bindings uses icon file 236990, which 22 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Saronite Swordbreakers ID 47570 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Sunforged Bracers ID 47574 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Crusader's Dragonscale Bracers ID 47576 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Black Chitin Bracers ID 47579 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Bejeweled Wizard's Bracers ID 47586 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Armbands of the Northern Stalker ID 47610 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Dark Essence Bindings ID 47306 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Bracers of the Untold Massacre ID 47074 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 47467 (47462 to 47472) were usually added in the same batch as Dark Essence Bindings: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Skyweaver Vestments ID 47462 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Twin's Pact ID 47463 · Weapon - Staff · item level 35
Death's Choice ID 47464 · Armor · item level 35
Legplates of Ascension ID 47465 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Legionnaire's Gorget ID 47466 · Armor · item level 35
Cry of the Val'kyr ID 47468 · Armor · item level 35
Belt of Pale Thorns ID 47469 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Mystifying Charm ID 47470 · Armor · item level 35
Chestplate of the Frozen Lake ID 47471 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Waistguard of Deathly Dominion ID 47472 · Armor - Mail · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 47467 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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