An Uncommon Leather Shoulder, item level 27, requires level 21, binds when equipped.
On Praetorian Pauldrons's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,989 gold3 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 108 gold65 silver to 6,642 gold56 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 364% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,989 gold3 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 54, requires level 49 and sells to vendors for 1g 9s 18c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 54, requires level 49 and sells to vendors for 1g 9s 18c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 54, requires level 49 and sells to vendors for 1g 9s 18c. In MoP Classic it is item level 54, requires level 49 and sells to vendors for 1g 9s 18c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 27 | 21 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 29g 80s 98c |
| Classic Era | 54 | 49 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 9s 18c |
| The Burning Crusade | 54 | 49 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 9s 18c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 54 | 49 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 9s 18c |
| MoP Classic | 54 | 49 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 9s 18c |
In the Appearances collection, Praetorian Pauldrons is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4391. 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, Praetorian Pauldrons 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 Praetorian Pauldrons (item level 27) in item level among Armor > Leather, Shoulder slot, from item level 25 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Praetorian Pauldrons (this item) | 27 | 21 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 395 gold on 43 realms |
 Jadefire Epaulets | 27 | 21 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 49 realms |
| Pridelord Pauldrons | 28 | 22 | +9 Agility or Intellect, +3 Critical Strike, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 108 gold on 45 realms |
 Peerless Shoulders | 28 | 22 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 475 gold on 51 realms |
| Traveler's Spaulders | 29 | 23 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Critical Strike. World Drop | 46 gold on 43 realms |
 Mighty Spaulders | 29 | 24 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 21 gold on 44 realms |
 Adventurer's Shoulders | 29 | 24 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 36 gold on 44 realms |
| Bonechewer Shoulderguards | 29 | 24 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 555 gold on 58 realms |
 Cabalist Spaulders | 25 | 18 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 45 realms |
 Scorpashi Shoulder Pads | 25 | 18 | +8 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect. World Drop | 88 gold on 49 realms |
 Potent Shoulders | 25 | 19 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 93 gold on 58 realms |
Traveler's Spaulders has the highest item level here (29). The lowest listed price among them is Cabalist Spaulders at 5 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Praetorian Pauldrons among Armor > Leather, Shoulder slot: Spaulders of Egotism (item level 35), Darkbrand Shoulders (item level 36), Hide of Chromaggus (item level 37), Flickering Shoulderpads (item level 37) and Vine Shoulders (item level 38).
Nearest lower item levels below Praetorian Pauldrons among Armor > Leather, Shoulder slot: Warden's Mantle (item level 22), Nocturnal Shoulder Pads (item level 22), Trickster's Pauldrons (item level 22), Insignia Mantle (item level 20) and Cutthroat's Mantle (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Praetorian Pauldrons uses icon file 135054, which 105 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Imposing Shoulders ID 15169 · Armor - Leather · item level 24Wolf Rider's Shoulder Pads ID 15375 · Armor - Leather · item level 23Bloodforged Shoulder Pads ID 14955 · Armor - Plate · item level 25Bloodspattered Shoulder Pads ID 15496 · Armor - Mail · item level 13Tyrant's Epaulets ID 14841 · Armor - Plate · item level 24Bloodlust Epaulets ID 14806 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Khan's Mantle ID 14787 · Armor - Mail · item level 25Ravager's Mantle ID 14776 · Armor - Mail · item level 23Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15187 (15182 to 15192) were usually added in the same batch as Praetorian Pauldrons: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Praetorian Wristbands ID 15182 · Armor - Leather · item level 26
Praetorian Cloak ID 15183 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26
Praetorian Gloves ID 15184 · Armor - Leather · item level 27
Praetorian Coif ID 15185 · Armor - Leather · item level 28
Praetorian Leggings ID 15186 · Armor - Leather · item level 28
Grand Armguards ID 15188 · Armor - Leather · item level 28
Grand Boots ID 15189 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Grand Cloak ID 15190 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Grand Belt ID 15191 · Armor - Leather · item level 28
Grand Gauntlets ID 15192 · Armor - Leather · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 15187 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Praetorian Pauldrons 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 Praetorian Pauldrons 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 Praetorian Pauldrons
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