This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Mail Chest, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core.
| Drop | Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #58152 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.2 |
The game's collection data lists Giantstalker's Breastplate as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.2 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #58152 | Netherstorm | 33.0, 64.2 | /way #109 33.0 64.2 | 100 |
Netherstorm 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 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Giantstalker's Breastplate is one of 8 pieces of Giantstalker Armor, alongside Giantstalker's Belt, Giantstalker's Boots and Giantstalker's Bracers and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 41s 48c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 37s 94c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 37s 94c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 37s 94c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 99s 13c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 41s 48c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 37s 94c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 37s 94c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 37s 94c |
In the Appearances collection, Giantstalker's Breastplate is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 4990. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Giantstalker's Breastplate.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Giantstalker's Breastplate in the loot of 1 encounter.
Golemagg the Incinerator in Molten Core
Also drops from this encounter (24 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, Giantstalker's Breastplate suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Giantstalker's Breastplate (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Mail, Chest slot, from item level 28 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giantstalker's Breastplate (this item) | 29 | 25 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +7 Haste, +3 Fire Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Icy Scale Breastplate | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 1,795 gold on 78 realms |
 Bloodsoul Breastplate | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Agility or Intellect, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,873 gold on 46 realms |
 Sandstalker Breastplate | 29 | 24 | +11 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +9 Nature Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 178 gold on 50 realms |
 Engraved Breastplate | 29 | 23 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 144 gold on 46 realms |
| Masterwork Breastplate | 29 | 25 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 42 realms |
 Bloodlust Breastplate | 29 | 23 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop | 3,355 gold on 55 realms |
| Magnificent Breastplate | 29 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 45 realms |
 Black Dragonscale Breastplate | 28 | 22 | +10 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 189 gold on 73 realms |
 Ornate Breastplate | 28 | 22 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 68 gold on 42 realms |
 Ironhide Breastplate | 28 | 22 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 800 gold on 52 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Magnificent Breastplate at 50 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Giantstalker's Breastplate among Armor > Mail, Chest slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Chain Armor (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ringmail Armor (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Linked Armor (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mail Armor (item level 39) and Battlebound Hauberk (item level 46).
Nearest lower item levels below Giantstalker's Breastplate among Armor > Mail, Chest slot: Steel Breastplate (item level 22), Enduring Breastplate (item level 22), Marauder's Tunic (item level 22), Sparkleshell Breastplate (item level 22) and Green Iron Hauberk (item level 21).
Giantstalker's Breastplate is part of the transmog set Giantstalker Armor (Hunter only). The other 9 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Giantstalker's Breastplate is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 58152 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.2.
Giantstalker's Breastplate uses icon file 132625, which 52 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Dragonstalker's Breastplate ID 16942 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Beaststalker's Tunic ID 16674 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Field Marshal's Chain Breastplate ID 16466 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Beastmaster's Tunic ID 22060 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Shamblehide Chestguard ID 24465 · Armor - Mail · item level 30Beast Lord Cuirass ID 28228 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Tidefury Chestpiece ID 28231 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Hauberk of Desolation ID 28401 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16845 (16840 to 16850) were usually added in the same batch as Giantstalker's Breastplate: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Earthfury Bracers ID 16840 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Earthfury Vestments ID 16841 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Earthfury Helmet ID 16842 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Earthfury Legguards ID 16843 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Earthfury Epaulets ID 16844 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Giantstalker's Helmet ID 16846 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Giantstalker's Leggings ID 16847 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Giantstalker's Epaulets ID 16848 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Giantstalker's Boots ID 16849 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Giantstalker's Bracers ID 16850 · Armor - Mail · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16845 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Giantstalker's Breastplate is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Giantstalker's Breastplate next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Giantstalker's Breastplate
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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