This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate 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 3s 9c |
| 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 Scaled Chestpiece is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8309. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Plate, Chest slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece (this item) | 32 | 27 | +11 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +7 Critical Strike, +7 Strength or Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate | 32 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 1,473 gold on 64 realms |
 Bloodfist Breastplate | 32 | 26 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 29 gold on 49 realms |
 Reaver Armor | 31 | 26 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 128 gold on 44 realms |
 Plated Construct's Ribcage | 30 | 25 | +10 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 16,600 gold on 75 realms |
 Bloodscale Breastplate | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 312 gold on 61 realms |
 Khan'aish Breastplate | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 31 gold on 47 realms |
 Icebane Chestguard | 35 | 30 | +13 Stamina, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,221 gold on 73 realms |
| Icebane Breastplate | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +4 Dodge, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,377 gold on 80 realms |
| Enchanted Thorium Breastplate | 29 | 24 | +11 Stamina, +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 19,994 gold on 83 realms |
 Hardened Obsidium Breastplate | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Parry, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 42 gold on 46 realms |
Icebane Chestguard has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Breastplate at 29 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Chestpiece (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Chestguard (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Chestpiece (item level 39) and Smoldering Breastplate (item level 42).
Nearest lower item levels below Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Jade Breastplate (item level 27), Thorium Armor (item level 26), Brutish Breastplate (item level 26), Bloodforged Chestpiece (item level 26) and Platemail Armor (item level 26).
Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece is part of the transmog set Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Armor (Paladin only). The other 16 pieces:
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Chestpiece
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Gauntlets
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Legguards
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Shoulders
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar HelmMerciless Gladiator's Ornamented ChestguardMerciless Gladiator's Ornamented GlovesMerciless Gladiator's Ornamented HeadcoverMerciless Gladiator's Ornamented LegplatesMerciless Gladiator's Ornamented SpauldersMerciless Gladiator's Scaled GauntletsMerciless Gladiator's Scaled HelmMerciless Gladiator's Scaled LegguardsMerciless Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders
Veteran's Lamellar GreavesVeteran's Scaled GreavesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece uses icon file 132753, which 18 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Merciless Gladiator's Ornamented Chestguard ID 32020 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Chestpiece ID 31992 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Chestpiece ID 30134 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Breastplate ID 30129 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Chestguard ID 30123 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Norrington's Burnished Breastplate ID 39463 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Chestguard of the Frozen Ascent ID 42877 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Blessed Breastplate of Undead Slaying ID 43069 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 32039 (32034 to 32044) were usually added in the same batch as Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Merciless Gladiator's Satin Gloves ID 32034 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Satin Hood ID 32035 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Satin Leggings ID 32036 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Satin Mantle ID 32037 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Satin Robe ID 32038 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets ID 32040 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Helm ID 32041 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Legguards ID 32042 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders ID 32043 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Shanker ID 32044 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 32039 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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