This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Plate Shoulder, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when equipped. Sold by 3 vendor NPCs.
| Vendor | NPC #36915 | Kelp'thar Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #41618 | Kelp'thar Forest |
| Vendor | NPC #71304 | Mount Hyjal 63.0, 24.3 |
| Crafted | Lightsteel Shoulders | Recipe |
The game's collection data lists Lightsteel Shoulders as sold by 3 vendor NPCs in Kelp'thar Forest and Mount Hyjal.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #36915 | Kelp'thar Forest | - | - | 221 |
| NPC #41618 | Kelp'thar Forest | - | - | 221 |
| NPC #71304 | Mount Hyjal | 63.0, 24.3 | /way #198 63.0 24.3 | 221 |
Vendor 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 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 393, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 5g 97s 7c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 393 | 85 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 97s 7c |
The Pandaria Blacksmithing recipe Lightsteel Shoulders takes 7 Ghost Iron Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Lightsteel Shoulders is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 17284. 9 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 83g 79s. The recipe Lightsteel Shoulders turns yellow at Pandaria Blacksmithing skill 25 and grey at 75.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ghost Iron Bar | 7 | 11 gold97 silver | 83 gold79 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 83 gold79 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Lightsteel Shoulders suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Lightsteel Shoulders (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightsteel Shoulders (this item) | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Ghost-Forged Shoulders | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 13 gold on 45 realms |
 Heaving Plates of Protection | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Parry, +6 Mastery. World Drop | 500 gold on 59 realms |
 Pauldrons of Edward the Odd | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +5 Parry, +6 Mastery. World Drop | 75 gold on 54 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 988 gold on 61 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 784 gold on 57 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Spaulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 795 gold on 52 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 633 gold on 54 realms |
 Wapach's Spaulders of Solidarity | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +6 Haste, +9 Stamina, +8 Dodge. World Drop | 100 gold on 46 realms |
 Bloodfist Epaulets | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 15 gold on 47 realms |
 Ripfiend Shoulderplates | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. World Drop | 1,500 gold on 49 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Shoulders has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Ghost-Forged Shoulders at 13 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Lightsteel Shoulders among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Direbone Frill Pauldrons (item level 58), Twilight Dragon's Pauldrons (item level 60), Geocrag Spaulders (item level 60), Razorfin Shoulderguards (item level 60) and Tomb-Keeper's Spaulders (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Lightsteel Shoulders among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Wyrmslayer Spaulders (item level 26), Sunscale Spaulders (item level 26), Valorous Pauldrons (item level 25), Jade Epaulets (item level 25) and Bloodforged Shoulder Pads (item level 25).
Lightsteel Shoulders is part of the transmog set Spiritguard's Warplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Glass Lake HeadcoverThunderwood HelmJade Tiger HelmGlass Lake SpauldersThunderwood ShouldersJade Tiger Shoulders
Glass Lake ChestguardThunderwood ChestpieceJade Tiger Chestpiece
Glass Lake LegplatesThunderwood LegguardsJade Tiger Legguards
Glass Lake GreavesThunderwood WarbootsJade Tiger Warboots
Glass Lake ClaspBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lightsteel Shoulders is listed at 3 vendor placements. NPC 71304 stands in Mount Hyjal at map coordinates 63.0, 24.3.
Lightsteel Shoulders uses icon file 589143, which 14 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Scavenger's Heavy Shoulders ID 80994 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Scavenger's Armored Shoulders ID 80993 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Scavenger's Burnished Spaulders ID 80992 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Jade Tiger Shoulders ID 80703 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Thunderwood Shoulders ID 80702 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Glass Lake Spaulders ID 80698 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Sunsong Armored Pauldrons ID 88019 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 82912 (82907 to 82917) were usually added in the same batch as Lightsteel Shoulders: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ghost-Forged Legplates ID 82907 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Ghost-Forged Bracers ID 82908 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Ghost-Forged Boots ID 82909 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Ghost-Forged Belt ID 82910 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Lightsteel Helm ID 82911 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Lightsteel Breastplate ID 82913 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Lightsteel Gauntlets ID 82914 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Lightsteel Legplates ID 82915 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Lightsteel Bracers ID 82916 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Lightsteel Boots ID 82917 · Armor - Plate · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 82912 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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