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Emerald Girdle, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Waist Plate

Emerald Girdle

ilvl 55Req 50Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Emerald Girdle is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 295 armor. Against 32 other Plate waist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 25 of 33.

Tooltip

Emerald GirdleItem Level 55Binds when equippedWaistPlate295 ArmorDurability 40 / 40Requires Level 50Sell Price: 0g 62s 39c

⚠ 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)

Rainbow Girdle iconRainbow GirdleWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53stronger stat budget · Girdle of Uther iconGirdle of UtherWaist · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Brigam Girdle iconBrigam GirdleWaist · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget · Highlander's Lamellar Girdle iconHighlander's Lamellar GirdleWaist · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Stalwart Clutch iconStalwart ClutchWaist · ilvl 56ilvl 56 · Imbued Plate Girdle iconImbued Plate GirdleWaist · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Heroic Girdle iconHeroic GirdleWaist · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Gearforge Girdle iconGearforge GirdleWaist · ilvl 58ilvl 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.