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Uncommon Chest Mail

Steadfast Breastplate

ilvl 43Req 38Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Steadfast Breastplate is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 242 armor. Against 26 other Mail chest items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 21 of 27.

Tooltip

Steadfast BreastplateItem Level 43Binds when equippedChestMail242 ArmorDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 38Sell Price: 0g 87s 39c

⚠ 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.

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)

Dragonscale Breastplate iconDragonscale BreastplateChest · ilvl 51 · req 46stronger stat budget · Icemail Jerkin iconIcemail JerkinChest · ilvl 44 · req 39stronger stat budget · Polished Jazeraint Armor iconPolished Jazeraint ArmorChest · ilvl 44 · req 39stronger stat budget · Gahz'rilla Scale Armor iconGahz'rilla Scale ArmorChest · ilvl 48 · req 43stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Captain's Breastplate iconCaptain's BreastplateChest · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Tough Scorpid Breastplate iconTough Scorpid BreastplateChest · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Deathchill Armor iconDeathchill ArmorChest · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Ravager's Armor iconRavager's ArmorChest · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 ·

"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.