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Protector Waistband, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Waist Mail

Protector Waistband

ilvl 50Req 45Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Protector Waistband is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 154 armor, +10 Agility, +10 Stamina, +4 Spirit. Against 24 other Mail waist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 25.

Tooltip

Protector WaistbandItem Level 50Binds when equippedWaistMail154 Armor+10 Agility+10 Stamina+4 SpiritDurability 35 / 35Requires Level 45Sell Price: 0g 69s 85c

⚠ 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, physical damage.

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)

Verek's Leash iconVerek's LeashWaist · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget · Beaststalker's Belt iconBeaststalker's BeltWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53stronger stat budget · Cord of Elements iconCord of ElementsWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53stronger stat budget · Chillsteel Girdle iconChillsteel GirdleWaist · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Ironhide Belt iconIronhide BeltWaist · ilvl 51 · req 46ilvl 51 · Crusader's Belt iconCrusader's BeltWaist · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Radiant Belt iconRadiant BeltWaist · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Highlander's Chain Girdle iconHighlander's Chain GirdleWaist · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 ·

"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.