This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Feet, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Escape from Arthas in Halls of Reflection.
| Drop | Escape from Arthas in Halls of Reflection | Normal, Heroic |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 11g 79s 84c. In MoP Classic it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 11g 79s 83c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 58g 11s 44c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 79s 84c |
| MoP Classic | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 11g 79s 83c |
In the Appearances collection, Grinning Skull Boots is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 12402. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Grinning Skull Boots.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Grinning Skull Boots in the loot of 1 encounter.
The Lich King in Halls of Reflection
Also drops from this encounter (23 other items):
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, Grinning Skull Boots suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Grinning Skull Boots (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Feet slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinning Skull Boots (this item) | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Inexorable Sabatons | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +5 Dodge. Boss Drop | 99 gold on 52 realms |
 Iron-Spring Jumpers | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +9 Haste, +4 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | 99 gold on 57 realms |
 Icebane Treads | 35 | 30 | +10 Stamina, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,849 gold on 72 realms |
| Battlelord's Plate Boots | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 5,137 gold on 58 realms |
| Spiked Deathdealers | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +6 Dodge, +4 Parry. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 7,054 gold on 58 realms |
 Treads of Destiny | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 6,087 gold on 55 realms |
 Darksky Treads | 36 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Parry, +6 Mastery. World Drop | 95 silver on 44 realms |
 Warboots of Mighty Lords | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 6,123 gold on 57 realms |
 Enchanted Adamantite Boots | 32 | 27 | +5 Stamina, +7 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 1,928 gold on 49 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Greaves of Alacrity | 39 | 35 | +9 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 140 gold on 59 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Greaves of Alacrity has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Darksky Treads at 95 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Grinning Skull Boots among Armor > Plate, Feet slot: Cruel Hope Crushers (item level 45), Leystone Boots (item level 48), Spiked Terrorwake Greatboots (item level 50), Sinister Combatant's Plate Boots (item level 60) and Boots of the Dark Iron Raider (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Grinning Skull Boots among Armor > Plate, Feet slot: Sapphiron's Scale Boots (item level 28), Emerald Sabatons (item level 28), Thorium Boots (item level 28), Heroic Greaves (item level 28) and Glorious Sabatons (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Grinning Skull Boots uses icon file 236949, which 19 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Wrathful Gladiator's Greaves of Salvation ID 51360 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Plated Greaves of Providence ID 47511 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Boots of Heartfelt Repentance ID 47201 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Greaves of the Grand Paladin ID 47199 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Boots of the Courageous ID 46986 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Boots of the Courageous ID 46985 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Greaves of the Iron Army ID 45988 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Greaves of the Rockmender ID 45434 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 50305 (50300 to 50310) were usually added in the same batch as Grinning Skull Boots: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Choking Hauberk ID 50300 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Landro's Pet Box ID 50301 · Miscellaneous "NOTE: Not Guaranteed to Contain an Actual Pet"
Liar's Tongue ID 50302 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Black Icicle ID 50303 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35
Hoarfrost Gauntlets ID 50304 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
The Lady's Promise ID 50306 · Armor · item level 35
Infernal Spear ID 50307 · Consumable
Blighted Leather Footpads ID 50308 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Shriveled Heart ID 50309 · Armor · item level 35
Fossilized Ammonite Choker ID 50310 · Armor · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 50305 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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