This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Chest, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 516, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 32g 77s 75c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 24g 31s 40c |
| MoP Classic | 516 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 32g 77s 75c |
In the Appearances collection, Thunder Bastion Breastplate is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17789. 17 other items wear the same appearance; 10 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Thunder Bastion Breastplate suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Thunder Bastion Breastplate (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Plate, Chest slot, from item level 32 to 47.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bastion Breastplate (this item) | 40 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +13 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 698 gold on 55 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 698 gold on 52 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Chestguard | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 373 gold on 55 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Chestpiece | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 373 gold on 51 realms |
 Smoldering Breastplate | 42 | 37 | +13 Stamina, +9 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 50 gold on 52 realms |
 Icebone Hauberk | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +12 Parry. World Drop | 400 gold on 52 realms |
 Icebane Chestguard | 35 | 30 | +13 Stamina, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,222 gold on 78 realms |
 Hardened Obsidium Breastplate | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Parry, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 2 gold on 60 realms |
 Leystone Breastplate | 47 | 41 | +14 Stamina, +10 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Legion Blacksmithing | 400 gold on 48 realms |
 Enchanted Adamantite Breastplate | 32 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 50 gold on 55 realms |
Leystone Breastplate has the highest item level here (47). The lowest listed price among them is Hardened Obsidium Breastplate at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Thunder Bastion Breastplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Twilight Dragon's Breastplate (item level 60), Geocrag Chestplate (item level 60), Razorfin Battleplate (item level 60), Tomb-Keeper's Breastplate (item level 60) and Brittle Breastplate (item level 78).
Nearest lower item levels below Thunder Bastion Breastplate among Armor > Plate, Chest slot: Icebane Breastplate (item level 29), Enchanted Thorium Breastplate (item level 29), Emerald Breastplate (item level 29), Imbued Plate Armor (item level 29) and Hyperion Armor (item level 29).
Thunder Bastion Breastplate is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Stonestep Boots
Bubble-Breaker Bracers
Sparkbreath Girdle
Gauntlets of Resolute FuryBubble-Breaker BracersStonestep BootsSparkbreath GirdleGauntlets of Resolute FuryRi'mok's Shattered ScaleAxebreaker Gauntlets
Sap-Encrusted Legplates
Spaulders of Immovable Stone
Helm of Rising FlameWaistplate of Imminent ResurrectionCanine Commander's BreastplateBreastplate of Wracking SoulsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thunder Bastion Breastplate uses icon file 615168, which 48 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Doubtcrusher Breastplate ID 98239 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Breastplate ID 98218 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Rod Breastplate ID 93115 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Yaungolian Breastplate ID 93094 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Jinyu-Forged Breastplate ID 92822 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 98250 (98245 to 98255) were usually added in the same batch as Thunder Bastion Breastplate: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Doubtcrusher Girdle ID 98245 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Doubtcrusher Vambraces ID 98246 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Doubtcrusher Seal ID 98247 · Armor · item level 40
Thunder Bastion Drape ID 98248 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Thunder Bastion Neck ID 98249 · Armor · item level 40Thunder Bastion Sabatons ID 98251 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Gauntlets ID 98252 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Helm ID 98253 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Legplates ID 98254 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Pauldrons ID 98255 · Armor - Plate · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 98250 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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