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Nightshade Armguards, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Wrist Leather

Nightshade Armguards

ilvl 58Req 53Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Nightshade Armguards is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 66 armor. Against 34 other Leather wrist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 31 of 35.

Tooltip

Nightshade ArmguardsItem Level 58Binds when equippedWristLeather66 ArmorDurability 30 / 30Requires Level 53Sell Price: 0g 94s 66c

⚠ 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)

Qiraji Execution Bracers iconQiraji Execution BracersWrist · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Dreamwalker Wristguards iconDreamwalker WristguardsWrist · ilvl 88 · req 60stronger stat budget · Beetle Scaled Wristguards iconBeetle Scaled WristguardsWrist · ilvl 73 · req 60stronger stat budget · Bonescythe Bracers iconBonescythe BracersWrist · ilvl 88 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Indomitable Armguards iconIndomitable ArmguardsWrist · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Magistrate's Cuffs iconMagistrate's CuffsWrist · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Mighty Armsplints iconMighty ArmsplintsWrist · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 · Chillhide Bracers iconChillhide BracersWrist · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 ·

"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.