An Epic Plate Legs, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when equipped. Sold by a vendor NPC.
On Foundations of Courage's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 73,528 gold71 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 9,420 gold78 silver to 198,942 gold14 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 38% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 73,528 gold71 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #64606 | Townlong Steppes 37.9, 64.6 |
|---|---|---|
| Crafted | Foundations of Courage | Recipe |
The game's collection data lists Foundations of Courage as sold by a vendor NPC in Townlong Steppes. The vendor stands at 37.9, 64.6 on the Townlong Steppes map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #64606 | Townlong Steppes | 37.9, 64.6 | /way #388 37.9 64.6 | 378 |
Townlong Steppes 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 397, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 25g 63s 84c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 4g 82s 96c |
| MoP Classic | 397 | 85 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 25g 63s 84c |
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 5,904g 64s, and Truegold is the largest share at 70%. Foundations of Courage lists from 11,075g 3s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 4,616g 63s after the 5% auction cut, a 78% 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 | 518 gold | 4,144 gold |
 Hardened Elementium Bar | 10 | 175 gold | 1,750 gold |
 Chaos Orb | 4 | 2 gold18 silver | 8 gold72 silver |
 Essence of Destruction | 8 | 24 silver | 1 gold92 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 5,904 gold64 silver | ||
| Foundations of Courage at its lowest listing | 11,075 gold3 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 4,616 gold63 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 32 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 | 11,075 gold on 55 realms |
 Pyrium Legplates of Purified Evil | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +7 Haste, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 9,999 gold on 55 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Legguards | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 995 gold on 65 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Legguards | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 210 gold on 55 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Legplates | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 420 gold on 56 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Legguards | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 245 gold on 55 realms |
| Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Dreadplate Legguards | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +13 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 560 gold on 43 realms |
| Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Scaled Legguards | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +13 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 280 gold on 46 realms |
 Daunting Legplates | 35 | 29 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +15 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 21 gold on 46 realms |
 Enchanted Adamantite Leggings | 32 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 1,059 gold on 38 realms |
 Legguards of the Shattered Hand | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. World Drop | 57 gold on 46 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Legguards has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Daunting Legplates at 21 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Foundations of Courage among Armor > Plate, Legs slot: Leystone Greaves (item level 48), Hulking Demolisher Legplates (item level 50), Notorious Combatant's Plate Greaves (item level 60), Geocrag Legguards (item level 60) and Razorfin Legplates (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Foundations of Courage among Armor > Plate, Legs slot: Lofty Legguards (item level 28), Glorious Legplates (item level 28), Sunscale Legplates (item level 27), High Chief's Legguards (item level 27) and Jade Legplates (item level 26).
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.
Foundations of Courage is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 64606 stands in Townlong Steppes at map coordinates 37.9, 64.6.
Foundations of Courage uses icon file 534174, which 10 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Colossal Dragonplate Legplates ID 76986 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Colossal Dragonplate Legguards ID 76991 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Colossal Dragonplate Legguards ID 78705 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Colossal Dragonplate Legplates ID 78706 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Colossal Dragonplate Legguards ID 78800 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 71984 (71979 to 71989) were usually added in the same batch as Foundations of Courage: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Soothsayer's Dust ID 71979 · Quest "A glittering, grainy material used to make divining equipment."
Lavaquake Legwraps ID 71980 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
World Mender's Pants ID 71981 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37Pyrium Legplates of Purified Evil ID 71982 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Unstoppable Destroyer's Legplates ID 71983 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Bladeshadow Leggings ID 71985 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Leggings of Nature's Champion ID 71986 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Rended Earth Leggings ID 71987 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Deathscale Leggings ID 71988 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Bracers of Unconquered Power ID 71989 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 71984 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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