A Rare Leather Wrist, item level 24, requires level 17, binds when equipped. Sold by 3 vendor NPCs.
On Malefic Bracers's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 245,030 gold85 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 45,184 gold54 silver to 1,038,889 gold8 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 17% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 245,030 gold85 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #54652 | Dalaran |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #54655 | Tanaris 51.5, 28.1 |
| Vendor | NPC #54658 | Orgrimmar 38.9, 69.7 |
The game's collection data lists Malefic Bracers as sold by 8 vendor NPCs in Dalaran, Tanaris and Orgrimmar. The 3 with the most spawn points are shown.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #54652 | Dalaran | - | - | 163 |
| NPC #54655 | Tanaris | 51.5, 28.1 | /way #71 51.5 28.1 | 163 |
| NPC #54658 | Orgrimmar | 38.9, 69.7 | /way #85 38.9 69.7 | 163 |
Tanaris 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).
In Classic Era it is item level 58, requires level 53 and sells to vendors for 1g 9s 10c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 58, requires level 53 and sells to vendors for 1g 9s 10c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 58, requires level 53 and sells to vendors for 10s 91c. In MoP Classic it is item level 45, requires level 40 and sells to vendors for 47s 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 24 | 17 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 68c |
| Classic Era | 58 | 53 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 1g 9s 10c |
| The Burning Crusade | 58 | 53 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 1g 9s 10c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 58 | 53 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 10s 91c |
| MoP Classic | 45 | 40 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 47s 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Malefic Bracers is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4166. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Malefic Bracers suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Malefic Bracers (item level 24) in item level among Armor > Leather, Wrist slot, from item level 22 to 26.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malefic Bracers (this item) | 24 | 17 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 36,450 gold on 17 realms |
 Rageclaw Bracers | 24 | 18 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 70 gold on 54 realms |
 Potent Bands | 25 | 18 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 65 gold on 52 realms |
 Imperial Leather Bracers | 23 | 16 | +6 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect. World Drop | 11 gold on 52 realms |
| Imposing Bracers | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 24 gold on 61 realms |
 Wolf Rider's Wristbands | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 33 gold on 62 realms |
 Unearthed Bands | 22 | 15 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 100 gold on 54 realms |
| Praetorian Wristbands | 26 | 20 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 75 gold on 55 realms |
| Jadefire Bracelets | 26 | 20 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 77 gold on 59 realms |
| Huntsman's Bands | 22 | 14 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 9 gold on 52 realms |
| Nocturnal Wristbands | 22 | 14 | +4 Agility or Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 61 realms |
Praetorian Wristbands has the highest item level here (26). The lowest listed price among them is Huntsman's Bands at 9 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Malefic Bracers among Armor > Leather, Wrist slot: Ranger Armguards (item level 31), Boneshredder Wristguards (item level 32), Darkbrand Bracers (item level 35), Glowing Wing Bracers (item level 37) and Vine Bindings (item level 38).
Nearest lower item levels below Malefic Bracers among Armor > Leather, Wrist slot: Insignia Bracers (item level 19), Ghostwalker Bindings (item level 19), Headhunter's Bands (item level 18), Bristlebark Bindings (item level 14) and Wrangler's Wristbands (item level 14).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Malefic Bracers is listed at 8 vendor placements; the first 4 are below. NPC 69322 stands in Gadgetzan.
Malefic Bracers uses icon file 132606, which 358 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Sergeant Major's Silk Cuffs ID 18457 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26Sergeant Major's Silk Cuffs ID 18456 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Sergeant Major's Leather Armsplints ID 18453 · Armor - Leather · item level 26Sergeant Major's Leather Armsplints ID 18452 · Armor - Leather · item level 29First Sergeant's Silk Cuffs ID 18437 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26First Sergeant's Leather Armguards ID 18435 · Armor - Leather · item level 26Bracers of the Eclipse ID 18375 · Armor - Leather · item level 24Blacklight Bracer ID 19135 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 18700 (18695 to 18705) were usually added in the same batch as Malefic Bracers: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Spellbound Tome ID 18695 · Armor · item level 24
Intricately Runed Shield ID 18696 · Armor - Shield · item level 24
Coldstone Slippers ID 18697 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Tattered Leather Hood ID 18698 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Icy Tomb Spaulders ID 18699 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Innervating Band ID 18701 · Armor · item level 24
Belt of the Ordained ID 18702 · Armor - Plate · item level 24
Ancient Petrified Leaf ID 18703 · Quest · item level 27 "A very large petrified leaf."
Mature Blue Dragon Sinew ID 18704 · Quest · item level 27
Mature Black Dragon Sinew ID 18705 · Quest · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 18700 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Malefic Bracers 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 Malefic Bracers 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 Malefic Bracers
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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