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Engraved Girdle, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Waist Mail

Engraved Girdle

ilvl 57Req 52Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Engraved Girdle is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 173 armor. Against 38 other Mail waist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 34 of 39.

Tooltip

Engraved GirdleItem Level 57Binds when equippedWaistMail173 ArmorDurability 35 / 35Requires Level 52Sell Price: 1g 11s 6c

⚠ 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.

HunterShaman

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)

Cryptstalker Girdle iconCryptstalker GirdleWaist · ilvl 88 · req 60stronger stat budget · Grasp of the Fallen Emperor iconGrasp of the Fallen EmperorWaist · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Dragonstalker's Belt iconDragonstalker's BeltWaist · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Belt of Ten Storms iconBelt of Ten StormsWaist · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Magnificent Belt iconMagnificent BeltWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Cord of Elements iconCord of ElementsWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Beaststalker's Belt iconBeaststalker's BeltWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Heavy Timbermaw Belt iconHeavy Timbermaw BeltWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 ·

"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.