This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Mail Chest, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when picked up. Drops from Baleroc, the Gatekeeper in Firelands.
| Drop | Baleroc, the Gatekeeper in Firelands | 10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic), Heroic |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 391, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 22g 38s 73c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 19g 70s 31c |
| MoP Classic | 391 | 85 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 22g 38s 73c |
In the Appearances collection, Gatekeeper's Embrace is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 15929. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Gatekeeper's Embrace in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (84 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Mail is the armor type Evoker, Hunter and Shaman wear. With Agility or Intellect, Gatekeeper's Embrace suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Gatekeeper's Embrace (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Mail, Chest slot, from item level 29 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatekeeper's Embrace (this item) | 37 | 32 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +7 Mastery. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Icy Scale Chestguard | 35 | 30 | +13 Stamina, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Leatherworking | 3,759 gold on 63 realms |
 Carapace of Forgotten Kings | 35 | 30 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Boss Drop | 150 gold on 46 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Chain Armor | 39 | 35 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 400 gold on 61 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ringmail Armor | 39 | 35 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 599 gold on 48 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mail Armor | 39 | 35 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 795 gold on 60 realms |
 Mistshroud Tunic | 32 | 27 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Boss Drop | 1,999 gold on 48 realms |
 Skettis Chestpiece | 32 | 26 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 15 gold on 46 realms |
 Fel Iron Chain Tunic | 31 | 25 | +11 Critical Strike, +11 Stamina, +7 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 99 gold on 52 realms |
 Ironspine Chain Vest | 31 | 26 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 250 gold on 45 realms |
| Icy Scale Breastplate | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 1,437 gold on 76 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Chain Armor has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Skettis Chestpiece at 15 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Gatekeeper's Embrace among Armor > Mail, Chest slot: Soul-Rattle Ribcage (item level 50), Horror Fiend-Scale Breastplate (item level 50), Ravascale Hauberk (item level 58), Dragonrider's Harness (item level 60) and Mrrglurggl Hauberk (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Gatekeeper's Embrace among Armor > Mail, Chest slot: Lord's Breastplate (item level 27), Formidable Chestpiece (item level 27), Bonelink Armor (item level 25), Icemail Jerkin (item level 24) and Captain's Breastplate (item level 24).
Gatekeeper's Embrace is part of the transmog set Volcanic Regalia (Shaman only). The other 16 pieces:
Thoracic Flame Kilt
Lava Line Wristbands
Clawshaper Gauntlets
Craterflame Spaulders
Treads of Implicit ObedienceErupting Volcanic TunicErupting Volcanic Handwraps
Erupting Volcanic FaceguardErupting Volcanic LegwrapsErupting Volcanic MantleErupting Volcanic CuirassErupting Volcanic GripsErupting Volcanic HelmetErupting Volcanic LegguardsErupting Volcanic SpauldersErupting Volcanic HauberkBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
2 other items in the current build are also called Gatekeeper's Embrace. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Gatekeeper's Embrace ID 71340 · Armor - Mail · item level 37Gatekeeper's Embrace ID 171712 · Armor - Mail · item level 60Gatekeeper's Embrace uses icon file 526169, which 19 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Erupting Volcanic Tunic ID 71542 · Armor - Mail · item level 37Erupting Volcanic Cuirass ID 71547 · Armor - Mail · item level 37Erupting Volcanic Hauberk ID 71552 · Armor - Mail · item level 37Gatekeeper's Embrace ID 71340 · Armor - Mail · item level 37Erupting Volcanic Cuirass ID 71301 · Armor - Mail · item level 37Erupting Volcanic Tunic ID 71296 · Armor - Mail · item level 37Erupting Volcanic Hauberk ID 71291 · Armor - Mail · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 71464 (71459 to 71469) were usually added in the same batch as Gatekeeper's Embrace: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Helm of Blazing Glory ID 71459 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Shard of Torment ID 71460 · Armor - Shield · item level 37
Mantle of Closed Doors ID 71461 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Molten Scream ID 71462 · Armor · item level 37
Glowing Wing Bracers ID 71463 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Casque of Flame ID 71465 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Fandral's Flamescythe ID 71466 · Weapon - Staff · item level 37
Sandals of Leaping Coals ID 71467 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Grips of Unerring Precision ID 71468 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Breastplate of Shifting Visions ID 71469 · Armor - Plate · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 71464 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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