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Vanguard Vambraces, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Wrist Plate

Vanguard Vambraces

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

Vanguard Vambraces is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 218 armor, +11 Stamina, +4 Spirit. Against 26 other Plate wrist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 15 of 27.

Tooltip

Vanguard VambracesItem Level 52Binds when equippedWristPlate218 Armor+11 Stamina+4 SpiritDurability 40 / 40Requires Level 47Sell Price: 0g 50s 45c

⚠ 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)

Berserker Bracers iconBerserker BracersWrist · ilvl 55 · req 50stronger stat budget · Lightforge Bracers iconLightforge BracersWrist · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Dark Iron Bracers iconDark Iron BracersWrist · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Knight-Captain's Lamellar Armsplints iconKnight-Captain's Lamellar ArmsplintsWrist · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Alabaster Plate Vambraces iconAlabaster Plate VambracesWrist · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Runed Golem Shackles iconRuned Golem ShacklesWrist · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Templar Bracers iconTemplar BracersWrist · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Imperial Plate Bracers iconImperial Plate BracersWrist · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 ·

"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.