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Vanguard Girdle, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Waist Plate

Vanguard Girdle

ilvl 54Req 49Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Vanguard Girdle is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 290 armor, +9 Spirit, +8 Stamina. Against 28 other Plate waist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 16 of 29.

Tooltip

Vanguard GirdleItem Level 54Binds when equippedWaistPlate290 Armor+8 Stamina+9 SpiritDurability 40 / 40Requires Level 49Sell Price: 0g 61s 56c

⚠ 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.

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)

Rainbow Girdle iconRainbow GirdleWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53stronger stat budget · Girdle of Uther iconGirdle of UtherWaist · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Knight-Captain's Lamellar Cinch iconKnight-Captain's Lamellar CinchWaist · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Lightforge Belt iconLightforge BeltWaist · ilvl 58 · req 53stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Emerald Girdle iconEmerald GirdleWaist · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Stonewall Girdle iconStonewall GirdleWaist · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Glorious Belt iconGlorious BeltWaist · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Stalwart Clutch iconStalwart ClutchWaist · ilvl 56ilvl 56 ·

"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.