This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Mail Chest, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Bonuses activate at 4 pieces equipped.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 136 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 136, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c. In MoP Classic it is item level 136, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 18s 24c |
| The Burning Crusade | 136 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 136 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| MoP Classic | 136 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8317. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Mail is the armor type Evoker, Hunter and Shaman wear. With Agility or Intellect, Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Mail, Chest slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor (this item) | 32 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +6 Versatility, +5 Haste. Vendor | Not listed |
 Fel Iron Chain Tunic | 31 | 25 | +11 Critical Strike, +11 Stamina, +7 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 162 gold on 52 realms |
 Cormorant Chain Vest | 34 | 29 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 18 gold on 44 realms |
 Icy Scale Chestguard | 35 | 30 | +13 Stamina, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Leatherworking | 3,759 gold on 64 realms |
 Carapace of Forgotten Kings | 35 | 30 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Boss Drop | 400 gold on 44 realms |
| Icy Scale Breastplate | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 1,437 gold on 73 realms |
| Bloodsoul Breastplate | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Agility or Intellect, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,873 gold on 45 realms |
 Sandstalker Breastplate | 29 | 24 | +11 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +9 Nature Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 178 gold on 55 realms |
 Engraved Breastplate | 29 | 23 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 120 gold on 50 realms |
| Masterwork Breastplate | 29 | 25 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 50 realms |
 Bloodlust Breastplate | 29 | 23 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. World Drop | 3,355 gold on 52 realms |
Icy Scale Chestguard has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Cormorant Chain Vest at 18 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor among Armor > Mail, Chest slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mail Armor (item level 39), Soul-Rattle Ribcage (item level 50), Ravascale Hauberk (item level 58), Dragonrider's Harness (item level 60) and Mrrglurggl Hauberk (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor among Armor > Mail, Chest slot: Bonelink Armor (item level 25), Polished Jazeraint Armor (item level 24), Captain's Breastplate (item level 24), Brigade Breastplate (item level 24) and Ravager's Armor (item level 24).
Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor is part of the transmog set Merciless Gladiator's Ringmail Armor (Shaman only). The other 16 pieces:
Merciless Gladiator's Linked Gauntlets
Merciless Gladiator's Linked Helm
Merciless Gladiator's Linked Leggings
Merciless Gladiator's Linked SpauldersMerciless Gladiator's Mail ArmorMerciless Gladiator's Mail GauntletsMerciless Gladiator's Mail HelmMerciless Gladiator's Mail LeggingsMerciless Gladiator's Mail SpauldersMerciless Gladiator's Ringmail ArmorMerciless Gladiator's Ringmail GauntletsMerciless Gladiator's Ringmail HelmMerciless Gladiator's Ringmail LeggingsMerciless Gladiator's Ringmail Spaulders
Veteran's Linked SabatonsVeteran's Mail SabatonsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor uses icon file 132633, which 88 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Merciless Gladiator's Mail Armor ID 32009 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Ringmail Armor ID 32029 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Chain Armor ID 31960 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Chancellor's Chain Armor ID 32133 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Chancellor's Linked Armor ID 32138 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Chancellor's Mail Armor ID 32143 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Chancellor's Ringmail Chestguard ID 32148 · Armor - Mail · item level 31High Warlord's Ringmail Chestguard ID 31646 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 32004 (31999 to 32009) were usually added in the same batch as Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm ID 31999 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Legguards ID 32000 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Spaulders ID 32001 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Tunic ID 32002 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Fleshslicer ID 32003 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Linked Gauntlets ID 32005 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Linked Helm ID 32006 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Linked Leggings ID 32007 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Linked Spaulders ID 32008 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Mail Armor ID 32009 · Armor - Mail · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 32004 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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