This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Feet, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair.
| Drop | Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #54648 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.1 |
The game's collection data lists Nemesis Boots 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 Boots is one of 8 pieces of Nemesis Raiment, alongside Nemesis Belt, 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 4g 55s 51c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 55s 33c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 55s 33c. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 55s 33c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 21s 64c |
| Classic Era | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 55s 51c |
| The Burning Crusade | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 55s 33c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 55s 33c |
| MoP Classic | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 55s 33c |
In the Appearances collection, Nemesis Boots is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5051. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Nemesis Boots.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Nemesis Boots in the loot of 1 encounter.
Broodlord Lashlayer in Blackwing Lair
Also drops from this encounter (15 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 Boots suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Nemesis Boots (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Feet slot, from item level 27 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemesis Boots (this item) | 29 | 25 | +2 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +5 Intellect, +2 Fire Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Glacial Footwear | 29 | 25 | +9 Stamina, +6 Frost Resistance, +3 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 998 gold on 79 realms |
| Wolfrunner Shoes | 29 | 23 | +8 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +4 Intellect. World Drop | 255 gold on 58 realms |
 High Councillor's Boots | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 24 gold on 57 realms |
 Eternal Boots | 29 | 24 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 23 gold on 52 realms |
| Elunarian Boots | 29 | 23 | +13 Versatility, +3 Intellect. World Drop | 333 gold on 52 realms |
 Argent Boots | 28 | 22 | +8 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +2 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 2,100 gold on 56 realms |
| Astralaan Boots | 31 | 26 | +6 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 22 gold on 49 realms |
 Mystical Boots | 27 | 21 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 55 realms |
| Highborne Footpads | 27 | 21 | +8 Stamina, +2 Intellect. World Drop | 1 gold on 50 realms |
| Shadow Council Boots | 32 | 26 | +6 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 60 realms |
Shadow Council Boots has the highest item level here (32). The lowest listed price among them is Highborne Footpads at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Nemesis Boots among Armor > Cloth, Feet slot: Spiritmend Boots (item level 36), Endless Dream Walkers (item level 37), Boots of the Black Flame (item level 37), Coalwalker Sandals (item level 37) and Waterfall Sandals (item level 38).
Nearest lower item levels below Nemesis Boots among Armor > Cloth, Feet slot: Lunar Slippers (item level 23), Darkmist Boots (item level 22), Aurora Boots (item level 21), Embersilk Boots (item level 21) and Russet Boots (item level 21).
Nemesis Boots 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 Boots is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.
Nemesis Boots uses icon file 132539, which 296 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Warsong Boots ID 16977 · Armor - Leather · item level 17Windseeker Boots ID 16985 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16Dreadmist Sandals ID 16704 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Devout Sandals ID 16691 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29General's Silk Boots ID 16539 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Blood Guard's Chain Boots ID 16531 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Blood Guard's Leather Treads ID 16498 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Blood Guard's Silk Footwraps ID 16485 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16927 (16922 to 16932) were usually added in the same batch as Nemesis Boots: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Leggings of Transcendence ID 16922 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Robes of Transcendence ID 16923 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Pauldrons of Transcendence ID 16924 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Belt of Transcendence ID 16925 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Bindings of Transcendence ID 16926 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
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 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16927 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Nemesis Boots 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 Boots 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 Boots
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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