An Epic Plate Legs, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped. Crafted with Shadesteel Greaves.
On Shadesteel Greaves's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 17,246 gold34 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,557 gold8 silver to 47,197 gold99 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 59% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 17,246 gold34 silver.
| Crafted | Shadesteel Greaves | 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 9g 54s 98c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 280, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 9g 54s 98c. In MoP Classic it is item level 130, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 9g 54s 98c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 51s 49c |
| The Burning Crusade | 130 | 70 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 9g 54s 98c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 280 | 80 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 9g 54s 98c |
| MoP Classic | 130 | 70 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 9g 54s 98c |
The Outland Blacksmithing recipe Shadesteel Greaves takes 3 Heart of Darkness, 1 Void Crystal, 4 Primal Life, 6 Primal Shadow and 12 Adamantite Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Shadesteel Greaves is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 3121. 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 1,076g 96s, and Primal Life is the largest share at 60%. Shadesteel Greaves lists from 1,659g 14s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 499g 22s after the 5% auction cut, a 46% margin over its reagents. The Outland Blacksmithing recipe Shadesteel Greaves is taught by Plans: Shadesteel Greaves. It turns yellow at Outland Blacksmithing skill 70 and grey at 75.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Heart of Darkness | 3 | 50 silver | 1 gold50 silver |
 Void Crystal | 1 | 1 gold52 silver | 1 gold52 silver |
 Primal Life | 4 | 161 gold55 silver | 646 gold20 silver |
 Primal Shadow | 6 | 48 gold99 silver | 293 gold94 silver |
 Adamantite Bar | 12 | 11 gold15 silver | 133 gold80 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 1,076 gold96 silver | ||
| Shadesteel Greaves at its lowest listing | 1,659 gold14 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 499 gold22 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 Greaves (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Plate, Legs slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadesteel Greaves (this item) | 32 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +12 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 1,659 gold on 28 realms |
 Enchanted Adamantite Leggings | 32 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 1,059 gold on 38 realms |
| Legguards of the Shattered Hand | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. World Drop | 57 gold on 46 realms |
 Talonguard Legplates | 31 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 113 gold on 46 realms |
 Bloodscale Legguards | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 750 gold on 66 realms |
 Cloudkeeper Legplates | 29 | 24 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike. World Drop | 20,000 gold on 57 realms |
| Icebane Leggings | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +2 Strength or Intellect, +3 Dodge, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,890 gold on 76 realms |
 Daunting Legplates | 35 | 29 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +15 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 21 gold on 46 realms |
| Enchanted Thorium Leggings | 29 | 24 | +11 Stamina, +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,999 gold on 82 realms |
| Darksoul Leggings | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +11 Critical Strike, +3 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 999 gold on 47 realms |
 Imbued Plate Leggings | 29 | 23 | +9 Strength or Intellect, +13 Haste. World Drop | 200 gold on 44 realms |
Daunting Legplates has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Daunting Legplates at 21 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Shadesteel Greaves among Armor > Plate, Legs slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Legguards (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Legguards (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Legplates (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Legguards (item level 39) and Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Dreadplate Legguards (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Shadesteel Greaves among Armor > Plate, Legs slot: Tyrant's Legplates (item level 25), Brutish Legguards (item level 25), Bloodforged Legplates (item level 25), Warbringer's Legguards (item level 24) and Symbolic Legplates (item level 23).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shadesteel Greaves uses icon file 134697, which 45 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Legguards of the Shattered Hand ID 31298 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Runed Sketh'lon Legplates ID 30960 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Oronok's Old Leggings ID 30957 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Sunfury Legguards ID 30948 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Legguards of Endless Rage ID 30903 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Greaves of the Martyr ID 30536 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Vanquisher's Legplates ID 30533 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Felstrength Legplates ID 34381 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 32404 (32399 to 32409) were usually added in the same batch as Shadesteel Greaves: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bracers of Shackled Souls ID 32399 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Greaves of Shackled Souls ID 32400 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Shadesteel Girdle ID 32401 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Shadesteel Sabots ID 32402 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Shadesteel Bracers ID 32403 · 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 · Consumable
Relentless Earthstorm Diamond ID 32409 · Gem · item level 27 "Only fits in a meta gem slot."The raw ItemSparse values for item 32404 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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