An Epic Plate Wrist, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped. Crafted with Shadesteel Bracers.
On Shadesteel Bracers's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 4,600 gold14 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 984 gold6 silver to 24,488 gold67 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 83% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 4,600 gold14 silver.
| Crafted | Shadesteel Bracers | Recipe |
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First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 130, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 4g 78s 55c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 280, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 4g 78s 55c. In MoP Classic it is item level 130, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 4g 78s 55c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 1g 26s 2c |
| The Burning Crusade | 130 | 70 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 4g 78s 55c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 280 | 80 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 4g 78s 55c |
| MoP Classic | 130 | 70 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 4g 78s 55c |
The Outland Blacksmithing recipe Shadesteel Bracers takes 1 Heart of Darkness, 1 Void Crystal, 2 Primal Life, 2 Primal Shadow and 4 Adamantite Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Shadesteel Bracers is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 3115. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 355g 92s, and Primal Life is the largest share at 61%. Shadesteel Bracers lists from 762g 48s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 368g 43s after the 5% auction cut, a 104% margin over its reagents. The Outland Blacksmithing recipe Shadesteel Bracers is taught by Plans: Shadesteel Bracers. It turns yellow at Outland Blacksmithing skill 70 and grey at 75.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Heart of Darkness | 1 | 51 silver | 51 silver |
 Void Crystal | 1 | 1 gold63 silver | 1 gold63 silver |
 Primal Life | 2 | 108 gold99 silver | 217 gold98 silver |
 Primal Shadow | 2 | 45 gold | 90 gold |
 Adamantite Bar | 4 | 11 gold45 silver | 45 gold80 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 355 gold92 silver | ||
| Shadesteel Bracers at its lowest listing | 762 gold48 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 368 gold43 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear.
The 10 items nearest to Shadesteel Bracers (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Plate, Wrist slot, from item level 28 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadesteel Bracers (this item) | 32 | 27 | +5 Stamina, +7 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 762 gold on 27 realms |
 Swiftsteel Bracers | 32 | 27 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +5 Stamina, +6 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 12,415 gold on 63 realms |
 Bogslayer Bracers | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 185 gold on 51 realms |
 Bone-Framed Bracers | 35 | 30 | +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Boss Drop | 239 gold on 44 realms |
| Dark Iron Bracers | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +6 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,530 gold on 67 realms |
| Icebane Bracers | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +1 Strength or Intellect, +3 Dodge, +6 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,366 gold on 76 realms |
 Bracers of Vengeance | 29 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 6,919 gold on 53 realms |
| Hyperion Vambraces | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 66 gold on 46 realms |
 Exalted Armsplints | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 3,083 gold on 54 realms |
| Warleader's Bracers | 28 | 22 | +6 Stamina, +1 Strength or Intellect. World Drop | 2,000 gold on 48 realms |
 Glorious Bindings | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 1,700 gold on 55 realms |
Bone-Framed Bracers has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Hyperion Vambraces at 66 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Shadesteel Bracers among Armor > Plate, Wrist slot: Wristguards of the Dark Keepers (item level 50), Twilight Dragon's Armplates (item level 60), Geocrag Armplates (item level 60), Razorfin Vambraces (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Plate Armguards (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Shadesteel Bracers among Armor > Plate, Wrist slot: Tyrant's Armguards (item level 23), Warbringer's Armsplints (item level 23), Field Plate Vambraces (item level 22), Symbolic Vambraces (item level 22) and Saltstone Armsplints (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shadesteel Bracers uses icon file 132612, which 145 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Wristbands of Divine Influence ID 32513 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Wraps of Purification ID 32516 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Swiftheal Wraps ID 32584 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Bracers of Nimble Thought ID 32586 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Shard-Bound Bracers ID 32647 · Armor - Leather · item level 31Wraithcloth Bindings ID 31531 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31Fury of the Ursine ID 33285 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Thunderlord Armbands ID 31481 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 32403 (32398 to 32408) were usually added in the same batch as Shadesteel Bracers: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Boots of Shackled Souls ID 32398 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Bracers of Shackled Souls ID 32399 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Greaves of Shackled Souls ID 32400 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Shadesteel Girdle ID 32401 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Shadesteel Sabots ID 32402 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Shadesteel Greaves ID 32404 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Verdant Sphere ID 32405 · Miscellaneous · item level 27 "A magical sphere belonging to the lord of the blood elves."
Skyguard Blasting Charges ID 32406 · Quest
Creature - Maiev's Glaive ID 32407 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32 "The edges yearn for Illidan's Blood."
Naj'entus Spine ID 32408 · ConsumableThe raw ItemSparse values for item 32403 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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