On Foundations of Courage's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 61,508 gold3 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 8,931 gold49 silver to 125,723 gold15 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 37% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 61,508 gold3 silver.
The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Foundations of Courage takes 8 Truegold, 10 Hardened Elementium Bar, 4 Chaos Orb and 8 Essence of Destruction.
In the Appearances collection, Foundations of Courage is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 15982. 2 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 6,403g 44s, and Truegold is the largest share at 71%. Foundations of Courage lists from 18,974g 41s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 11,622g 24s after the 5% auction cut, a 182% margin over its reagents. The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Foundations of Courage is taught by Plans: Foundations of Courage.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Truegold | 8 | 568 gold44 silver | 4,547 gold52 silver |
 Hardened Elementium Bar | 10 | 185 gold | 1,850 gold |
 Chaos Orb | 4 | 90 silver | 3 gold60 silver |
 Essence of Destruction | 8 | 29 silver | 2 gold32 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 6,403 gold44 silver | ||
| Foundations of Courage at its lowest listing | 18,974 gold41 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 11,622 gold24 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, Foundations of Courage suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Foundations of Courage (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Plate, Legs slot, from item level 34 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Courage (this item) | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +7 Mastery, +8 Dodge. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 18,974 gold on 72 realms |
 Corefire Legplates | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +9 Haste, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | 200 gold on 49 realms |
 Pyrium Legplates of Purified Evil | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +7 Haste, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,220 gold on 71 realms |
 Redsteel Legguards | 37 | 31 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 9 gold on 57 realms |
 Alpheus Legguards | 36 | 29 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. World Drop | 5 gold on 73 realms |
 Crystalvein Legplates | 36 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 2 silver on 50 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Legguards | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 689 gold on 72 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Legguards | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 689 gold on 53 realms |
 Daunting Legplates | 35 | 29 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +15 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 25 gold on 60 realms |
| Necropolis Legplates | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 71 silver on 54 realms |
 Kraken Legplates | 34 | 29 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 22 silver on 49 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Legguards has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Crystalvein Legplates at 2 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Foundations of Courage among Armor > Plate, Legs slot: Hulking Demolisher Legplates (item level 50), Geocrag Legguards (item level 60), Razorfin Legplates (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Plate Greaves (item level 72) and Brittle Legguards (item level 78).
Nearest lower item levels below Foundations of Courage among Armor > Plate, Legs slot: Imperial Plate Leggings (item level 29), Heroic Legplates (item level 29), Exalted Legplates (item level 29), Alabaster Plate Leggings (item level 28) and Templar Legplates (item level 28).
Foundations of Courage is part of the transmog set Colossal Dragonplate Battlegear (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Titanguard Wristplates
Colossal Dragonplate Helmet
Colossal Dragonplate Battleplate
Colossal Dragonplate GauntletsColossal Dragonplate Legplates
Colossal Dragonplate PauldronsColossal Dragonplate ChestguardColossal Dragonplate HandguardsColossal Dragonplate FaceguardColossal Dragonplate LegguardsColossal Dragonplate ShoulderguardsChestplate of the Unshakable TitanJaw of RepudiationGauntlets of Feathery Blows
Bladeshatter Treads
Forgesmelter WaistplateBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
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