This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Chest, item level 39, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 496, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 31g 53s 49c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 39 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 52s 97c |
| MoP Classic | 496 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 31g 53s 49c |
In the Appearances collection, Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 18065. 7 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate (this item) | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 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 55 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 971 gold on 57 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Chestguard | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 769 gold on 55 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 707 gold on 54 realms |
 Tarnished Fanatic's Battlevest | 38 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 24,059 gold on 47 realms |
 Icebone Hauberk | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +12 Parry. World Drop | 400 gold on 47 realms |
 Icebane Chestguard | 35 | 30 | +13 Stamina, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,221 gold on 74 realms |
 Hardened Obsidium Breastplate | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Parry, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 42 gold on 50 realms |
 Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate | 32 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 650 gold on 62 realms |
 Bloodfist Breastplate | 32 | 26 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 48 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Breastplate at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Aethrynn's Everwarm Chestplate (item level 50), Impenetrable Garothi Breastplate (item level 50), Direbone Frill Chestplate (item level 58), Twilight Dragon's Breastplate (item level 60) and Geocrag Chestplate (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Exalted Harness (item level 29), Alabaster Breastplate (item level 28), Heavy Lamellar Chestpiece (item level 28), Lofty Breastplate (item level 28) and High Chief's Armor (item level 28).
Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate is part of the transmog set Gatecrasher's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Ghost Reaver's Breastplate
Ghost Reaver's Gauntlets
Jasper Clawfeet
Nullification GreathelmBreastplate of the Kings' GuardStarcrusher Gauntlets
Jang-xi's Devastating LegplatesJasper ClawfeetNullification GreathelmBreastplate of the Kings' GuardStarcrusher GauntletsJang-xi's Devastating LegplatesStreetfighter's Iron KnucklesTankiss Warstompers
Braided Black and White Bracer
Klaxxi Lash of the RescinderBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate ID 101938 · Armor - Plate · item level 41Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate uses icon file 625438, which 24 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Cliffbreaker Breastplate ID 101878 · Armor - Plate · item level 41Everbright Breastplate ID 101819 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Everbright Breastplate ID 101908 · Armor - Plate · item level 41Cliffbreaker Breastplate ID 101789 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate ID 101938 · Armor - Plate · item level 41Timeless Plate Chestpiece ID 102263 · Armor · item level 39Chestguard of Eternal Vigilance ID 89976 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Chestguard of Eternal Vigilance ID 89823 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 101851 (101844 to 101856) were usually added in the same batch as Elder Tortoiseshell Breastplate: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crimsonscale Spaulders ID 101844 · Armor - Mail · item level 39
Crimsonscale Vest ID 101845 · Armor - Mail · item level 39
Kiln-Stoker Cloak ID 101848 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Kiln-Stoker Collar ID 101849 · Armor · item level 39
Kiln-Stoker Ring ID 101850 · Armor · item level 39
Elder Tortoiseshell Drape ID 101852 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Elder Tortoiseshell Gauntlets ID 101853 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Elder Tortoiseshell Girdle ID 101854 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Elder Tortoiseshell Helm ID 101855 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Elder Tortoiseshell Legplates ID 101856 · Armor - Plate · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 101851 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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