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Nightshade Spaulders, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Shoulder Leather

Nightshade Spaulders

ilvl 60Req 55Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Nightshade Spaulders is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 115 armor. Against 61 other Leather shoulder items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 57 of 62.

Tooltip

Nightshade SpauldersItem Level 60Binds when equippedShoulderLeather115 ArmorDurability 50 / 50Requires Level 55Sell Price: 1g 59s 40c

⚠ 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)

Genesis Shoulderpads iconGenesis ShoulderpadsShoulder · ilvl 78 · req 60stronger stat budget · Bonescythe Pauldrons iconBonescythe PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 86 · req 60stronger stat budget · Stormrage Pauldrons iconStormrage PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Dreamwalker Spaulders iconDreamwalker SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 86 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Truestrike Shoulders iconTruestrike ShouldersShoulder · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Spaulders of the Unseen iconSpaulders of the UnseenShoulder · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Indomitable Epaulets iconIndomitable EpauletsShoulder · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Volcanic Shoulders iconVolcanic ShouldersShoulder · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 ·

"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.