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Uncommon Wrist Cloth

Shadowy Bracers

ilvl 45Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Shadowy Bracers is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 26 armor, +8 Intellect, +4 Spirit. Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 4. Against 26 other Cloth wrist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 27.

Tooltip

Shadowy BracersItem Level 45Binds when picked upWristCloth26 Armor+8 Intellect+4 SpiritDurability 25 / 25Equip: Increases damage done by Shadow spells and effects by up to 4.Sell Price: 0g 30s 82c

⚠ 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: casters.

MagePriestWarlock

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)

Virtuous Bracers iconVirtuous BracersWrist · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Zandalar Confessor's Wraps iconZandalar Confessor's WrapsWrist · ilvl 61stronger stat budget · Bracers of Hope iconBracers of HopeWrist · ilvl 60stronger stat budget · Zandalar Illusionist's Wraps iconZandalar Illusionist's WrapsWrist · ilvl 61stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Forgotten Wraps iconForgotten WrapsWrist · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · Bloodband Bracers iconBloodband BracersWrist · ilvl 46ilvl 46 · Gaea's Cuffs iconGaea's CuffsWrist · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · Hibernal Bracers iconHibernal BracersWrist · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 ·

"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.