This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Chest, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Archavon the Stone Watcher in Vault of Archavon.
| Drop | Archavon the Stone Watcher in Vault of Archavon | 25 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and is named Dreadnaught Breastplate. In MoP Classic it is item level 213 and requires level 80.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 68s 88c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
In the Appearances collection, Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10406. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate in the loot of 1 encounter.
Archavon the Stone Watcher in Vault of Archavon
Also drops from this encounter (210 other items):
Valorous Dreadnaught Handguards
Valorous Dreadnaught LegguardsValorous Scourgeborne BattleplateValorous Scourgeborne GauntletsValorous Scourgeborne LegplatesValorous Dreadnaught LegplatesValorous Scourgeborne ChestguardValorous Dreadnaught GauntletsSee 80 of the 211 items in the Archavon the Stone Watcher loot table
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Chest slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate (this item) | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +9 Dodge, +5 Parry. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Icebane Chestguard | 35 | 30 | +13 Stamina, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,222 gold on 78 realms |
 Hardened Obsidium Breastplate | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Parry, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 150 gold on 51 realms |
 Icebone Hauberk | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +12 Parry. World Drop | 400 gold on 49 realms |
 Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate | 32 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 50 gold on 53 realms |
 Bloodfist Breastplate | 32 | 26 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 21 gold on 51 realms |
 Conqueror's Breastplate | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 30 gold on 50 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 661 gold on 56 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 698 gold on 55 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Chestguard | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 373 gold on 59 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 373 gold on 54 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Chestpiece has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Breastplate at 21 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Smoldering Breastplate (item level 42), Leystone Breastplate (item level 47), Impenetrable Garothi Breastplate (item level 50), Twilight Dragon's Breastplate (item level 60) and Geocrag Chestplate (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Vanguard Breastplate (item level 29), Heroic Armor (item level 29), Glorious Breastplate (item level 29), Exalted Harness (item level 29) and Alabaster Breastplate (item level 28).
Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate is part of the transmog set Valorous Dreadnaught Battlegear (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Sabatons of Sudden Reprisal
Inexorable Sabatons
Bracers of the Tyrant
Ablative Chitin Girdle
Bindings of the Hapless Prey
Iron-Spring Jumpers
Fleshless GirdleGirdle of ChivalrySabatons of Endurance
Bracers of the Unholy KnightGirdle of RazuviousBracers of Unrelenting AttackValorous Dreadnaught BattleplateValorous Dreadnaught Gauntlets
Valorous Dreadnaught HelmetValorous Dreadnaught LegplatesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate uses icon file 132737, which 81 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Valorous Scourgeborne Battleplate ID 40550 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Scourgeborne Chestguard ID 40559 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate ID 40525 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Tunic ID 40569 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Chestpiece ID 40574 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Breastplate ID 40579 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40544 (40536 to 40549) were usually added in the same batch as Valorous Dreadnaught Breastplate: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Explosive Decoy ID 40536 · Consumable · item level 30 "Warning Label: May explode prematurely if subjected to an electromagnetic pulse."
Chestguard of the Recluse ID 40539 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Frosted Adroit Handguards ID 40541 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Blue Aspect Helm ID 40543 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Handguards ID 40545 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Greathelm ID 40546 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Legguards ID 40547 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Valorous Dreadnaught Pauldrons ID 40548 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Boots of the Renewed Flight ID 40549 · Armor - Mail · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40544 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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