This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Finger, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 73 and requires level 60. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 73 and requires level 60. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 73 and requires level 60. In MoP Classic it is item level 73 and requires level 60.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 91s 3c |
| Classic Era | 73 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 91s 3c |
| The Burning Crusade | 73 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 91s 3c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 73 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 91s 3c |
| MoP Classic | 73 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 91s 3c |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The 10 items nearest to Ring of Binding (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot, from item level 20 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ring of Binding (this item) | 29 | 25 | +2 Dodge, +9 Versatility, +3 Fire Resistance, +3 Nature Resistance, +3 Frost Resistance, +3 Shadow Resistance, +3 Arcane Resistance | Not listed |
 Quicksilver Ring | 29 | 23 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina | 40 gold on 43 realms |
 Sodalite Band | 32 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina | 5 gold on 45 realms |
 Amber Band | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina | 2 gold on 49 realms |
 Runed Ring | 25 | 20 | +3 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike | 188 gold on 44 realms |
 Brainlash | 25 | 19 | +6 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike | 24 gold on 46 realms |
 Shadowmight Ring | 34 | 29 | +6 Haste, +2 Critical Strike, +2 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Jewelcrafting | 20 gold on 53 realms |
 Gilnean Ring of Ruination | 37 | 32 | +5 Agility, +7 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +5 Haste | 223 gold on 45 realms |
| Fen Ring | 21 | 14 | +4 Agility, +5 Stamina | 30 gold on 42 realms |
 Immaculate Ring | 38 | 34 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina | 10 gold on 47 realms |
 Spinel Ring | 20 | 13 | +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina | 10 gold on 43 realms |
Immaculate Ring has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Amber Band at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Ring of Binding among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot: Deep Amber Loop (item level 46), Azsunite Loop (item level 46), Shadowghast Ring (item level 175), Gleaming Copper Band (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Signet (item level 197).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ring of Binding uses icon file 133355, which 23 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Lonetree's Circle ID 18586 · Armor · item level 20Tarnished Elven Ring ID 18500 · Armor · item level 25Braided Copper Ring ID 20906 · Armor · item level 8Basalt Ring ID 11996 · Armor · item level 20Viridian Band ID 11982 · Armor · item level 14Tiger Band ID 6749 · Armor · item level 20Ironforge Memorial Ring ID 4535 · Armor · item level 19Minor Channeling Ring ID 1449 · Armor · item level 15Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 18813 (18808 to 18818) were usually added in the same batch as Ring of Binding: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gloves of the Hypnotic Flame ID 18808 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Sash of Whispered Secrets ID 18809 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Wild Growth Spaulders ID 18810 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Fireproof Cloak ID 18811 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Wristguards of True Flight ID 18812 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Choker of the Fire Lord ID 18814 · Armor · item level 29
Essence of the Pure Flame ID 18815 · Armor · item level 29
Perdition's Blade ID 18816 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Crown of Destruction ID 18817 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Mor'zul's Instructions ID 18818 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 18813 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Ring of Binding 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 Ring of Binding 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 Ring of Binding
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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