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Swashbuckler's Belt, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Waist Leather

Swashbuckler's Belt

ilvl 52Req 47Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Swashbuckler's Belt is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 77 armor. Against 21 other Leather waist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 17 of 22.

Tooltip

Swashbuckler's BeltItem Level 52Binds when equippedWaistLeather77 ArmorDurability 30 / 30Requires Level 47Sell Price: 0g 66s 69c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: general use.

DruidRogue

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Shadowcraft Belt iconShadowcraft BeltWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53stronger stat budget · Frostwolf Leather Belt iconFrostwolf Leather BeltWaist · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Stormpike Leather Girdle iconStormpike Leather GirdleWaist · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Knight-Captain's Leather Belt iconKnight-Captain's Leather BeltWaist · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Praetorian Girdle iconPraetorian GirdleWaist · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Highlander's Lizardhide Girdle iconHighlander's Lizardhide GirdleWaist · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Highlander's Leather Girdle iconHighlander's Leather GirdleWaist · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Defiler's Lizardhide Girdle iconDefiler's Lizardhide GirdleWaist · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.