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Overlord's Chestplate, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Chest Plate

Overlord's Chestplate

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

Overlord's Chestplate is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 497 armor. Against 22 other Plate chest items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 19 of 23.

Tooltip

Overlord's ChestplateItem Level 52Binds when equippedChestPlate497 ArmorDurability 115 / 115Requires Level 47Sell Price: 1g 3s 97c

⚠ 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.

WarriorPaladin

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)

Skul's Cold Embrace iconSkul's Cold EmbraceChest · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Energized Chestplate iconEnergized ChestplateChest · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Plate of the Shaman King iconPlate of the Shaman KingChest · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Spiderfang Carapace iconSpiderfang CarapaceChest · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Jade Breastplate iconJade BreastplateChest · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Revenant Chestplate iconRevenant ChestplateChest · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Warrior's Embrace iconWarrior's EmbraceChest · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Hydralick Armor iconHydralick ArmorChest · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 ·

"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.