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Uncommon Wrist Mail

Protector Armguards

ilvl 49Req 44Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Protector Armguards is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 117 armor, +11 Stamina, +3 Spirit. Against 22 other Mail wrist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 12 of 23.

Tooltip

Protector ArmguardsItem Level 49Binds when equippedWristMail117 Armor+11 Stamina+3 SpiritDurability 35 / 35Requires Level 44Sell Price: 0g 64s 8c

⚠ 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.

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)

Marksman Bands iconMarksman BandsWrist · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget · Windtalker's Wristguards iconWindtalker's WristguardsWrist · ilvl 55 · req 50stronger stat budget · Windtalker's Wristguards iconWindtalker's WristguardsWrist · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Bindings of Elements iconBindings of ElementsWrist · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Poobah's Nose Ring iconPoobah's Nose RingWrist · ilvl 50ilvl 50 · Chelonian Cuffs iconChelonian CuffsWrist · ilvl 50ilvl 50 · Ironhide Bracers iconIronhide BracersWrist · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 · First Sergeant's Mail Wristguards iconFirst Sergeant's Mail WristguardsWrist · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 ·

"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.