This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
Vestments of the Lightning EmperorIn the Appearances collection, Lightning Emperor's Breastplate is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 19933. 16 other items wear the same appearance; 11 of them are listed here.
Ionized Yojamban CarapaceLei Shen's Grounded CarapaceHauberk of Gleaming FireScorched Spiritfire DrapeLightning Emperor's BattleplateLightning Emperor's ChestguardIonized Yojamban CarapaceLei Shen's Grounded CarapaceLightning Emperor's BattleplateLightning Emperor's BreastplateLightning Emperor's ChestguardRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Lightning Emperor's Breastplate suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Lightning Emperor's Breastplate (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Plate, Chest slot, from item level 34 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Emperor's Breastplate (this item) | 40 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +13 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Critical Strike. Vendor | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 689 gold on 54 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 492 gold on 52 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Chestguard | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 296 gold on 55 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 430 gold on 54 realms |
 Temple Breastplate | 38 | 34 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 15 gold on 51 realms |
 Breastplate of Despair | 37 | 32 | +12 Stamina, +8 Strength or Intellect, +9 Versatility, +7 Critical Strike | 250 gold on 51 realms |
 Icebane Chestguard | 35 | 30 | +13 Stamina, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,158 gold on 76 realms |
 Necropolis Breastplate | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 70 silver on 53 realms |
 Hardened Obsidium Breastplate | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Parry, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 20 gold on 61 realms |
 Kraken Breastplate | 34 | 29 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 76 silver on 54 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Necropolis Breastplate at 70 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Lightning Emperor's Breastplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Twilight Dragon's Breastplate (item level 60), Geocrag Chestplate (item level 60), Razorfin Battleplate (item level 60), Brittle Breastplate (item level 78) and Ceremonious Breastplate (item level 100).
Nearest lower item levels below Lightning Emperor's Breastplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Icebane Breastplate (item level 29), Enchanted Thorium Breastplate (item level 29), Emerald Breastplate (item level 29), Imbued Plate Armor (item level 29) and Hyperion Armor (item level 29).
Lightning Emperor's Breastplate is part of the transmog set Battlegear of the Lightning Emperor (Paladin only). The other 16 pieces:
Haunted Steel Greaves
Haunted Steel HeadcoverIonized Yojamban Carapace
Armplates of the Vanquished Abomination
Refreshing Abalone Girdle
Tortos' ShellseizersIce-Scored TreadsCrown of Potentiated BirthIceshatter Gauntlets
Legplates of Re-Emergence
Spaulders of Primordial GrowthBonemender BracersMatter-Swapped LegplatesLei Shen's Grounded CarapaceReconstructed Holy ShoulderplatesHauberk of Gleaming FireBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lightning Emperor's Breastplate is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.
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