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Uncommon Waist Leather

Potent Belt

ilvl 47Req 42Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Potent Belt is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 71 armor. Against 20 other Leather waist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 15 of 21.

Tooltip

Potent BeltItem Level 47Binds when equippedWaistLeather71 ArmorDurability 30 / 30Requires Level 42Sell Price: 0g 49s 35c

⚠ 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: general use.

DruidRogue

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)

Highlander's Leather Girdle iconHighlander's Leather GirdleWaist · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Defiler's Leather Girdle iconDefiler's Leather GirdleWaist · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Girdle of Beastial Fury iconGirdle of Beastial FuryWaist · ilvl 55 · req 50stronger stat budget · Highlander's Lizardhide Girdle iconHighlander's Lizardhide GirdleWaist · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Chieftain's Belt iconChieftain's BeltWaist · ilvl 48 · req 43ilvl 48 · Vinehedge Cinch iconVinehedge CinchWaist · ilvl 49ilvl 49 · Righteous Waistguard iconRighteous WaistguardWaist · ilvl 49 · req 44ilvl 49 · Keeper's Cord iconKeeper's CordWaist · ilvl 49 · req 44ilvl 49 ·

"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.