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Rare Wrist Leather

Darkwater Bracers

ilvl 52Req 47Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Darkwater Bracers is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 66 armor, +7 Shadow Resistance. Against 27 other Leather wrist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 18 of 28.

Tooltip

Darkwater BracersItem Level 52Binds when picked upWristLeather66 Armor+7 Shadow ResistanceDurability 35 / 35Requires Level 47Sell Price: 0g 75s 62c

⚠ 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: resistance sets.

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)

Bladebane Armguards iconBladebane ArmguardsWrist · ilvl 49 · req 44stronger stat budget · Forest Stalker's Bracers iconForest Stalker's BracersWrist · ilvl 55 · req 50stronger stat budget · Wristguards of Renown iconWristguards of RenownWrist · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Forest Stalker's Bracers iconForest Stalker's BracersWrist · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Pridelord Bands iconPridelord BandsWrist · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Wicked Leather Bracers iconWicked Leather BracersWrist · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Wanderer's Bracers iconWanderer's BracersWrist · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Deepfury Bracers iconDeepfury BracersWrist · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 ·

"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.