A Rare Cloth Wrist, item level 28, requires level 22, binds when equipped. Sold by a vendor NPC.
On Magister's Bindings's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 100,000 gold2 silver across its tracked history (Nov 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 50,000 gold2 silver to 371,821 gold71 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 200% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 100,000 gold2 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #40209 | Netherstorm 33.1, 64.0 |
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The game's collection data lists Magister's Bindings as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.1, 64.0 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #40209 | Netherstorm | 33.1, 64.0 | /way #109 33.1 64.0 | 98 |
Netherstorm 1 placement
VendorVendor 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 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Magister's Bindings is one of 8 pieces of Magister's Regalia, alongside Magister's Belt, Magister's Crown and Magister's Gloves and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces, 4 pieces, 6 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 57, requires level 52 and sells to vendors for 87s 65c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 57, requires level 52 and sells to vendors for 87s 65c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 57, requires level 52 and sells to vendors for 17s 65c. In MoP Classic it is item level 57, requires level 52 and sells to vendors for 87s 65c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 22 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 1g 54s 27c |
| Classic Era | 57 | 52 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 87s 65c |
| The Burning Crusade | 57 | 52 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 87s 65c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 57 | 52 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 17s 65c |
| MoP Classic | 57 | 52 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 87s 65c |
Appearance ID: 4886. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Magister's Bindings suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Magister's Bindings (item level 28) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Wrist slot, from item level 26 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magister's Bindings (this item) | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +3 Versatility | 125,146 gold on 3 realms |
 Celestial Bindings | 28 | 21 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 632 gold on 46 realms |
 Resplendent Bracelets | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 506 gold on 51 realms |
| Elunarian Cuffs | 28 | 22 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | 1,626 gold on 52 realms |
 Magiskull Cuffs | 29 | 24 | +7 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 7 gold on 39 realms |
 Eternal Bindings | 29 | 23 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 499 gold on 41 realms |
 Glacial Wrists | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +2 Intellect, +5 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 927 gold on 75 realms |
| Bindings of the Harvested Soul | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 5,000 gold on 46 realms |
| Bonecaster's Bindings | 27 | 21 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 131 gold on 48 realms |
| Highborne Bracelets | 27 | 20 | +6 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 46 realms |
| Arachnidian Bracelets | 26 | 20 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 32 gold on 52 realms |
Magiskull Cuffs has the highest item level here (29). The lowest listed price among them is Magiskull Cuffs at 7 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Magister's Bindings among Armor > Cloth, Wrist slot: Vicious Fireweave Bracers (item level 37), Vicious Embersilk Bracers (item level 37), Waterfall Wristwraps (item level 38), Exiled Dabbler's Bracer (item level 38) and Contender's Satin Cuffs (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Magister's Bindings among Armor > Cloth, Wrist slot: Stonecloth Bindings (item level 20), Nightsky Wristbands (item level 19), Vital Bracelets (item level 19), Thistlefur Bands (item level 18) and Watcher's Cuffs (item level 16).
Magister's Bindings is part of the transmog set Magister's Regalia (Priest, Mage and Warlock only), which the Appearances collection lists in 2 versions. The other 16 pieces:
Bloodwoven Pants
Magister's Boots
Magister's Gloves
Magister's Belt
Magister's Crown
Magister's Leggings
Magister's Robes
Magister's Mantle
Nemesis Leggings
Bloodvine LeggingsReplica Magister's BootsReplica Magister's GlovesReplica Magister's CrownReplica Magister's LeggingsReplica Magister's RobesReplica Magister's MantleBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Magister's Bindings is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 40209 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.1, 64.0.
Magister's Bindings uses icon file 133365, which 22 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
The Postmaster's Seal ID 13392 · Armor · item level 26Elemental Focus Band ID 20682 · Armor · item level 29Inlaid Malachite Ring ID 20821 · Armor · item level 12Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16683 (16678 to 16688) were usually added in the same batch as Magister's Bindings: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Beaststalker's Pants ID 16678 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Beaststalker's Mantle ID 16679 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Beaststalker's Belt ID 16680 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Beaststalker's Bindings ID 16681 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Magister's Boots ID 16682 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Magister's Gloves ID 16684 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Magister's Belt ID 16685 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Magister's Crown ID 16686 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Magister's Leggings ID 16687 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Magister's Robes ID 16688 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16683 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Magister's Bindings 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 Magister's Bindings next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Magister's Bindings
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
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