This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Waist, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 200 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 200 and requires level 80.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 200 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 200 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Waistguard of Living Iron is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 9749. 26 other items wear the same appearance; 11 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, Waistguard of Living Iron suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Waistguard of Living Iron (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Waist slot, from item level 32 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waistguard of Living Iron (this item) | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +7 Dodge, +4 Parry. Vendor | Not listed |
 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 63 realms |
 Cable of the Metrognome | 35 | 30 | +9 Stamina, +6 Versatility, +5 Haste, +6 Strength or Intellect. Boss Drop | 1 gold on 45 realms |
 Belt of the Lonely Noble | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. World Drop | 20 gold on 47 realms |
 Redsteel Belt | 36 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Mastery. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 60 realms |
 Kraken Girdle | 34 | 29 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 67 silver on 48 realms |
 Red Belt of Battle | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +3 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 11,000 gold on 62 realms |
 Belt of the Guardian | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +5 Parry. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 4,922 gold on 63 realms |
| Enchanted Adamantite Belt | 32 | 27 | +5 Stamina, +7 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 350 gold on 52 realms |
 Temple Girdle | 38 | 34 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 50 realms |
Temple Girdle has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Kraken Girdle at 67 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Waistguard of Living Iron among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Girdle of Demonic Wrath (item level 45), Leystone Waistguard (item level 46), Gleaming Celestial Waistguard (item level 50), Girdle of the Crumbling Sanctum (item level 50) and Last Stand Greatbelt (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Waistguard of Living Iron among Armor > Plate, Waist slot: Hyperion Girdle (item level 29), Warleader's Belt (item level 29), Exalted Girdle (item level 29), Glorious Belt (item level 28) and Imperial Plate Belt (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Waistguard of Living Iron uses icon file 132518, which 36 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Frostwoven Belt ID 41522 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Duskweave Belt ID 41543 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33Cracked Nest Stabilizer ID 39455 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Belt of the Emerald Guardian ID 38085 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Belt of Crystalline Tears ID 37790 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Lost Crusader Waistguard ID 37515 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40689 (40684 to 40694) were usually added in the same batch as Waistguard of Living Iron: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mirror of Truth ID 40684 · Armor · item level 35
The Egg of Mortal Essence ID 40685 · Armor · item level 35
U.D.E.D. ID 40686 · Quest "Unstable D16 Explosive Device"
Flores' Lost Seal of Approval ID 40687 · Miscellaneous "Dripping with the juice of a particularly nasty bug."Verdungo's Barbarian Cord ID 40688 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Runes of the Yrkvinn ID 40690 · Quest
Magroth's Meditative Cincture ID 40691 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Vereesa's Silver Chain Belt ID 40692 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Beadwork Belt of Shamanic Vision ID 40693 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Jorach's Crocolisk Skin Belt ID 40694 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40689 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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