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Rare Chest Plate

Dark Iron Plate

ilvl 59Req 54Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Dark Iron Plate is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 817 armor, +19 Fire Resistance, +12 Stamina. Against 35 other Plate chest items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 17 of 36.

Tooltip

Dark Iron PlateItem Level 59Binds when picked upChestPlate817 Armor+12 Stamina+19 Fire ResistanceDurability 135 / 135Requires Level 54Sell Price: 1g 94s 28c

⚠ 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: tanks, resistance sets.

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)

Avenger's Breastplate iconAvenger's BreastplateChest · ilvl 88 · req 60stronger stat budget · Conqueror's Breastplate iconConqueror's BreastplateChest · ilvl 88 · req 60stronger stat budget · Judgement Breastplate iconJudgement BreastplateChest · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Dreadnaught Breastplate iconDreadnaught BreastplateChest · ilvl 92 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Emerald Breastplate iconEmerald BreastplateChest · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 · Boulderskin Breastplate iconBoulderskin BreastplateChest · ilvl 60ilvl 60 · Imperial Plate Chest iconImperial Plate ChestChest · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 · Plate of the Shaman King iconPlate of the Shaman KingChest · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 ·

"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.