Is Judgment Belt in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Judgment Belt is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Judgment Belt in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Judgment Belt is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.

What does Judgment Belt sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 2g 79s for one Judgment Belt in Classic Era.

What slot is Judgment Belt in WoW Classic?

Judgment Belt is a Waist Plate in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Judgment Belt - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Part of the Judgment Armor transmog ensemble.collections

An Epic Plate Waist, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair.

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Where it comes from

Drop	Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair

Build history

First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).

Set: Judgment Armor

Judgment Armor (8 pieces)

Judgment Belt item level 29
Judgment Bindings item level 29
Judgment Breastplate item level 29
Judgment Crown item level 29
Judgment Gauntlets item level 29
Judgment Legplates item level 29
Judgment Sabatons item level 29
Judgment Spaulders item level 29

(3) Set: Increases the radius of a Paladin's auras to 50 yd.
(5) Set: Increases Intellect by 40.
(8) Set: Inflicts additional Holy damage on the target of a Paladin's Judgment.

Judgment Belt is one of 8 pieces of Judgment Armor, alongside Judgment Bindings, Judgment Breastplate and Judgment Crown and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.

Other versions

Across game versions

In Classic Era it is item level 76, requires level 60, sells to vendors for 2g 79s 96c and is named Judgement Belt. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60, sells to vendors for 2g 76s 20c and is named Judgement Belt. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60, sells to vendors for 2g 76s 20c and is named Judgement Belt. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60, sells to vendors for 2g 76s 20c and is named Judgement Belt.

Version	Item level	Required level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	29	25	Epic	Binds when picked up	2g 61s 12c
Classic Era	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	2g 79s 96c
The Burning Crusade	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	2g 76s 20c
Wrath of the Lich King	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	2g 76s 20c
MoP Classic	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	2g 76s 20c

Judgment Belt Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Judgment Belt is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5075. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Judgment Belt.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Judgment Belt Comes From

Judgment Belt Drops From

The in-game Adventure Guide lists Judgment Belt in the loot of 1 encounter.

Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair

Also drops from this encounter (14 other items):

See all 15 items in the Vaelastrasz the Corrupt loot table

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Judgment Belt Compares

Who It Suits

Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Judgment Belt suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Judgment Belt (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Plate, Waist slot, from item level 27 to 31.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Judgment Belt (this item)	29	25	+6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +2 Shadow Resistance. Boss Drop	Not listed
Icebane Waistguard	29	25	+9 Stamina, +6 Frost Resistance, Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	2,141 gold on 79 realms
Commander's Girdle	29	23	+5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop	55 gold on 48 realms
Hyperion Girdle	29	23	+5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop	23 gold on 51 realms
Feathered Girdle	30	25	+5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop	200 gold on 48 realms
Girdle of Uther	28	22	+4 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +6 Versatility, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop	22 gold on 48 realms
Fel Iron Plate Belt	30	25	+7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing	10 gold on 56 realms
Heroic Girdle	28	22	+5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop	400 gold on 53 realms
Talonguard Girdle	31	25	+6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop	82 gold on 60 realms
Imperial Plate Belt	27	20	+7 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	5 gold on 60 realms
Vanguard Girdle	27	21	+8 Versatility, +8 Stamina. World Drop	1,000 gold on 56 realms

Talonguard Girdle has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Imperial Plate Belt at 5 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Judgment Belt among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Necropolis Girdle (item level 35), Redsteel Belt (item level 36), Temple Girdle (item level 38), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Clasp of Cruelty (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Girdle of Accuracy (item level 39).

Nearest lower item levels below Judgment Belt among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Chromite Girdle (item level 23), Embossed Plate Girdle (item level 23), Tyrant's Belt (item level 23), Warbringer's Belt (item level 23) and Symbolic Belt (item level 22).

Transmog Sets

Judgment Belt is part of the transmog set Judgment Armor (Paladin only). The other 13 pieces:

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Judgment Belt Fits

Items That Share Judgment Belt's Icon

Judgment Belt uses icon file 132516, which 50 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Lawbringer Belt ID 16858 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Sparkleshell Belt ID 15575 · Armor - Mail · item level 21
Sentry's Sash ID 15528 · Armor - Mail · item level 16
Enormous Ogre Belt ID 13145 · Armor - Plate · item level 22
Girdle of Reprisal ID 11861 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Dreadnaught Waistguard ID 22422 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Bonescythe Waistguard ID 22482 · Armor - Leather · item level 30
Belt of the Grand Crusader ID 23666 · Armor - Plate · item level 30

Items Numbered Next to Judgment Belt

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16952 (16947 to 16957) were usually added in the same batch as Judgment Belt: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Helmet of Ten Storms ID 16947 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Gauntlets of Ten Storms ID 16948 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Greaves of Ten Storms ID 16949 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Breastplate of Ten Storms ID 16950 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Judgment Bindings ID 16951 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Spaulders ID 16953 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Legplates ID 16954 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Crown ID 16955 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Gauntlets ID 16956 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Sabatons ID 16957 · Armor - Plate · item level 29

Judgment Belt Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 16952 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 13 gold5 silver
Vendor sell price: 2 gold61 silver
Material: Plate
Equip slot: Waist
Item set ID: 217
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

Judgment Belt in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Judgment Belt 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 Judgment Belt next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Judgment Belt in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Judgment Belt is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Judgment Belt in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Judgment Belt is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.
What does Judgment Belt sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 2g 79s for one Judgment Belt in Classic Era.
What slot is Judgment Belt in WoW Classic?: Judgment Belt is a Waist Plate in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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