A Rare Leather Waist, item level 197, requires level 80, binds when equipped. Crafted with Smuggler's Reinforced Binding.
On Smuggler's Reinforced Binding's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 664 gold15 silver across its tracked history (Feb 2026 to Jun 2026), ranging from 264 gold85 silver to 4,125 gold. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 25% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 664 gold15 silver.
| Crafted | Smuggler's Reinforced Binding | Recipe |
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First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
The Midnight Leatherworking recipe Smuggler's Reinforced Binding takes 30 Void-Tempered Leather and 15 Void-Tempered Scales.
In the Appearances collection, Smuggler's Reinforced Binding is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 121390. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 59g 85s, and Void-Tempered Leather is the largest share at 70%. The recipe Smuggler's Reinforced Binding turns yellow at Midnight Leatherworking skill 30 and grey at 45.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Void-Tempered Leather | 30 | 1 gold39 silver | 41 gold70 silver |
 Void-Tempered Scales | 15 | 1 gold21 silver | 18 gold15 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 59 gold85 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.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Smuggler's Reinforced Binding suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 5 items nearest to Smuggler's Reinforced Binding (item level 197) in item level among Armor > Leather, Waist slot, from item level 165 to 226.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smuggler's Reinforced Binding (this item) | 197 | 80 | +39 Agility or Intellect, +59 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Leatherworking | 5 gold on 82 realms |
| Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt | 197 | 80 | +39 Agility or Intellect, +59 Stamina. Crafted with Midnight Leatherworking | 99 gold on 81 realms |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Corsair's Belt | 197 | 90 | +39 Agility or Intellect, +59 Stamina, +35 Critical Strike, +32 Versatility. World Drop | 45 gold on 82 realms |
 Umbrahide Waistguard | 175 | 60 | +32 Agility or Intellect, +48 Stamina. Crafted with Shadowlands Leatherworking | 1,000 gold on 82 realms |
 Staccato Belt | 226 | 60 | +52 Agility or Intellect, +78 Stamina, +44 Critical Strike, +41 Haste. World Drop | 275 gold on 56 realms |
 Shadebound Waistguard | 165 | 60 | +29 Agility or Intellect, +44 Stamina. Crafted with Shadowlands Leatherworking | 75 gold on 59 realms |
Staccato Belt has the highest item level here (226). The lowest listed price among them is Tarnished Dawnlit Corsair's Belt at 45 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Smuggler's Reinforced Binding among Armor > Leather, Waist slot: Draconic Combatant's Resilient Belt (item level 330), Worn Shadowguard Blade's Belt (item level 400), Underscout's Cord (item level 545), Algari Competitor's Leather Belt (item level 577) and Rebel Spike Sash (item level 600).
Nearest lower item levels below Smuggler's Reinforced Binding among Armor > Leather, Waist slot: Frayed Strap (item level 78), Uncanny Combatant's Leather Waistguard (item level 72), Warbeast Hide Cinch (item level 60), Firekin Belt (item level 60) and Dreadleather Belt (item level 50).
Smuggler's Reinforced Binding is part of the transmog set Thalassian Leather Armor (Rogue, Monk, Druid and Demon Hunter only). The other 15 pieces:
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Boots
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Chestpiece
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Mask
Thalassian Competitor's Leather ShoulderpadsThalassian Competitor's Leather Belt
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Trousers
Thalassian Competitor's Leather Gloves
Thalassian Competitor's Leather WristwrapsSmuggler's Leather FootpadsSmuggler's Leather WristbandsSmuggler's Leather TunicSmuggler's Reinforced HoodSmuggler's Reinforced ShoulderguardsSmuggler's Reinforced GlovesSmuggler's Reinforced PantsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Smuggler's Reinforced Binding uses icon file 7287086, which 13 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Hexwoven Strand ID 244606 · Armor - Leather · item level 197Silvermoon Agent's Utility Belt ID 244573 · Armor - Leather · item level 197Thalassian Competitor's Leather Belt ID 244557 · Armor - Leather · item level 197Belt of Herbicide ID 248041 · Armor - Leather · item level 197Spiritwarden's Sash ID 248572 · Armor - Leather · item level 80Battered Belt of the Council ID 256209 · Armor - Leather · item level 100Frayed Strap ID 258879 · Armor - Leather · item level 78Tarnished Dawnlit Corsair's Belt ID 258926 · Armor - Leather · item level 197Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 244595 (244590 to 244600) were usually added in the same batch as Smuggler's Reinforced Binding: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Scout's Scaled Vest ID 244590 · Armor - Mail · item level 183Smuggler's Reinforced Hood ID 244591 · Armor - Leather · item level 197Smuggler's Reinforced Shoulderguards ID 244592 · Armor - Leather · item level 197Smuggler's Reinforced Gloves ID 244593 · Armor - Leather · item level 197Smuggler's Reinforced Pants ID 244594 · Armor - Leather · item level 197
Scout's Polished Skullcap ID 244596 · Armor - Mail · item level 197
Scout's Polished Spaulders ID 244597 · Armor - Mail · item level 197
Scout's Polished Gauntlets ID 244598 · Armor - Mail · item level 197
Scout's Polished Legguards ID 244599 · Armor - Mail · item level 197
Scout's Polished Wrap ID 244600 · Armor - Mail · item level 197The raw ItemSparse values for item 244595 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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