This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Plate Waist, item level 34, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 3g 93s 88c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 3g 93s 88c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 25g 44s 41c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 93s 88c |
| MoP Classic | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 93s 88c |
In the Appearances collection, Goblin Damage Absorber is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9516. 6 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Goblin Damage Absorber among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Goblin Damage Absorber suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Goblin Damage Absorber (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Plate, Waist slot, from item level 32 to 36.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goblin Damage Absorber (this item) | 34 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. Quest | Not listed | |
 Kraken Girdle | 34 | 29 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 67 silver on 48 realms |
| Necropolis Girdle | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 53 realms |
 Icebane Girdle | 35 | 30 | +10 Stamina, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,872 gold on 73 realms |
 Belt of the Titans | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,944 gold on 63 realms |
 Cable of the Metrognome | 35 | 30 | +9 Stamina, +6 Versatility, +5 Haste, +6 Strength or Intellect. Boss Drop | 1 gold on 45 realms |
 Belt of the Lonely Noble | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. World Drop | 20 gold on 47 realms |
 Redsteel Belt | 36 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 60 realms |
 Bloodfist Girdle | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 55 realms |
 Enchanted Adamantite Belt | 32 | 27 | +5 Stamina, +7 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 350 gold on 52 realms |
 Red Belt of Battle | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +3 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 11,000 gold on 62 realms |
Redsteel Belt has the highest item level here (36). The lowest listed price among them is Kraken Girdle at 67 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Goblin Damage Absorber among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Girdle of Accuracy (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Girdle of Prowess (item level 39), Truesteel Waistguard (item level 44), Girdle of Demonic Wrath (item level 45) and Leystone Waistguard (item level 46).
Nearest lower item levels below Goblin Damage Absorber among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Icebane Waistguard (item level 29), Glorious Belt (item level 28), Imperial Plate Belt (item level 27), Lofty Belt (item level 27) and High Chief's Belt (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Goblin Damage Absorber uses icon file 132524, which 29 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Clasp of the Fallen Demi-God ID 43168 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Girdle of Forceful Annihilation ID 38533 · Armor - Plate · item level 33The General's Steel Girdle ID 37826 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Girdle of Ripped Space ID 37471 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Necropolis Girdle ID 36395 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Bloodbinder's Girdle ID 35899 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Heavy Miner's Belt ID 25983 · Armor - Mail · item level 30Bone Studded Girdle ID 25794 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 42826 (42821 to 42831) were usually added in the same batch as Goblin Damage Absorber: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Belt of the Stormforged ID 42821 · Armor - Mail · item level 34
K3 Pachyderm Prevention Device ID 42822 · Weapon - Gun · item level 34 "In case of emergency, pull trigger"
Ricket's Beatstick ID 42823 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 34
Maker's Edge ID 42824 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34
Polished Tusk Shackles ID 42825 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Rockshaper's Resolve ID 42827 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Garm's Ward ID 42828 · Weapon - Staff · item level 34
Plated Skullguard ID 42829 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Ring of Jokkum ID 42830 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Maiden's Dagger ID 42831 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 42826 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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