This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Waist, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair.
| Drop | Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #54648 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.1 |
The game's collection data lists Nemesis Belt as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.1 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #54648 | Netherstorm | 33.0, 64.1 | /way #109 33.0 64.1 | 71 |
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).
Nemesis Belt is one of 8 pieces of Nemesis Raiment, alongside Nemesis Boots, Nemesis Bracers and Nemesis Gloves and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 81s 6c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 57s 55c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 57s 55c. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 57s 55c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 62s 15c |
| Classic Era | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 81s 6c |
| The Burning Crusade | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 57s 55c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 57s 55c |
| MoP Classic | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 57s 55c |
In the Appearances collection, Nemesis Belt is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5056. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Nemesis Belt.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Nemesis Belt in the loot of 1 encounter.
Vaelastrasz the Corrupt in Blackwing Lair
Also drops from this encounter (14 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Nemesis Belt suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Nemesis Belt (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Waist slot, from item level 27 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemesis Belt (this item) | 29 | 25 | +2 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +5 Intellect, +2 Shadow Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Glacial Tether | 29 | 25 | +9 Stamina, +6 Frost Resistance, +3 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 1,999 gold on 78 realms |
 High Councillor's Sash | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 30 gold on 49 realms |
 Eternal Cord | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 500 gold on 52 realms |
 Starfire Sash | 30 | 24 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 49 realms |
 Elegant Belt | 28 | 22 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 45 gold on 50 realms |
 Bonecaster's Belt | 28 | 21 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 48 realms |
| Celestial Belt | 28 | 22 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 245 gold on 54 realms |
| Resplendent Belt | 28 | 22 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 624 gold on 56 realms |
 Black Belt of Knowledge | 31 | 27 | +4 Intellect, +11 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Tailoring | 8,521 gold on 69 realms |
 Serenity Belt | 27 | 21 | +7 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 12 gold on 56 realms |
Black Belt of Knowledge has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Serenity Belt at 12 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Nemesis Belt among Armor > Cloth, Waist slot: Everstill Cord (item level 36), Mystral Cord (item level 36), Waterfall Cord (item level 38), Exiled Dabbler's Cinch (item level 38) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Cord of Cruelty (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Nemesis Belt among Armor > Cloth, Waist slot: Windchaser Cinch (item level 23), Regal Sash (item level 22), Sorcerer Sash (item level 22), Darkmist Girdle (item level 22) and Silksand Girdle (item level 22).
Nemesis Belt is part of the transmog set Nemesis Raiment (Warlock only). The other 10 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nemesis Belt is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.
Nemesis Belt uses icon file 132502, which 104 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Fiery Chain Girdle ID 16989 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Felheart Belt ID 16806 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Bloodspattered Sash ID 15492 · Armor - Mail · item level 8War Torn Girdle ID 15480 · Armor - Mail · item level 6Thuzadin Sash ID 18740 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Bloodforged Belt ID 14950 · Armor - Plate · item level 24Saltstone Girdle ID 14898 · Armor - Plate · item level 22Bloodlust Belt ID 14803 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16933 (16928 to 16938) were usually added in the same batch as Nemesis Belt: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Nemesis Gloves ID 16928 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Skullcap ID 16929 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Leggings ID 16930 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Robes ID 16931 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Spaulders ID 16932 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Bracers ID 16934 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Dragonstalker's Bracers ID 16935 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Dragonstalker's Belt ID 16936 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Dragonstalker's Spaulders ID 16937 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Dragonstalker's Legguards ID 16938 · Armor - Mail · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16933 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Nemesis Belt 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 Nemesis Belt 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 Nemesis Belt
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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