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Uncommon Shoulder Mail

Ironhide Pauldrons

ilvl 53Req 48Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Ironhide Pauldrons is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 216 armor. Against 18 other Mail shoulder items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 13 of 19.

Tooltip

Ironhide PauldronsItem Level 53Binds when equippedShoulderMail216 ArmorDurability 60 / 60Requires Level 48Sell Price: 1g 31s 25c

⚠ 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)

Drakesfire Epaulets iconDrakesfire EpauletsShoulder · ilvl 61 · req 56stronger stat budget · Denwatcher's Shoulders iconDenwatcher's ShouldersShoulder · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Pauldrons of Elements iconPauldrons of ElementsShoulder · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Beaststalker's Mantle iconBeaststalker's MantleShoulder · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Ebonhold Shoulderpads iconEbonhold ShoulderpadsShoulder · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Merciless Epaulets iconMerciless EpauletsShoulder · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Dregmetal Spaulders iconDregmetal SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Lead Surveyor's Mantle iconLead Surveyor's MantleShoulder · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 ·

"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.