This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Waist, 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 17g 81s 98c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 21s 85c |
| MoP Classic | 516 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 17g 81s 98c |
In the Appearances collection, Thunder Bastion Girdle is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17564. 16 other items wear the same appearance; 9 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 Girdle suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Thunder Bastion Girdle (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Plate, Waist slot, from item level 35 to 45.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bastion Girdle (this item) | 40 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Clasp of Cruelty | 39 | 35 | +9 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 465 gold on 57 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Clasp of Meditation | 39 | 35 | +9 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Mastery, +5 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 497 gold on 53 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Girdle of Accuracy | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 465 gold on 54 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Girdle of Prowess | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 248 gold on 56 realms |
 Temple Girdle | 38 | 34 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 54 realms |
 Redsteel Belt | 36 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 60 gold on 63 realms |
 Girdle of Demonic Wrath | 45 | 40 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +5 Haste. World Drop | 239 gold on 62 realms |
 Icebane Girdle | 35 | 30 | +10 Stamina, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,872 gold on 73 realms |
 Belt of the Titans | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,944 gold on 62 realms |
 Necropolis Girdle | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 53 realms |
Girdle of Demonic Wrath has the highest item level here (45). The lowest listed price among them is Necropolis Girdle at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Thunder Bastion Girdle among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Last Stand Greatbelt (item level 60), Twilight Dragon's Greatbelt (item level 60), Geocrag Girdle (item level 60), Razorfin Greatbelt (item level 60) and Tomb-Keeper's Girdle (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Thunder Bastion Girdle among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Icebane Waistguard (item level 29), Commander's Girdle (item level 29), Hyperion Girdle (item level 29), Warleader's Belt (item level 29) and Exalted Girdle (item level 29).
Thunder Bastion Girdle is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Stonestep Boots
Bubble-Breaker BracersSparkbreath 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 Resurrection
Canine Commander's BreastplateBreastplate of Wracking SoulsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thunder Bastion Girdle uses icon file 615165, which 44 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Doubtcrusher Girdle ID 98245 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Girdle ID 98224 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Girdle of Soothing Detonation ID 100953 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Lightning Rod Girdle ID 93121 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Yaungolian Girdle ID 93100 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 98256 (98251 to 98261) were usually added in the same batch as Thunder Bastion Girdle: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Thunder 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 40Thunder Bastion Vambraces ID 98257 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Thunder Bastion Seal ID 98258 · Armor · item level 40
Armored Blue Dragonhawk ID 98259 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. This is a flying mount."
Immaculate Pandaren Spear ID 98260 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 40
Immaculate Pandaren Staff ID 98261 · Weapon - Staff · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 98256 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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