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Uncommon Wrist Plate

Shining Armplates

ilvl 59Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Shining Armplates is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 245 armor, +13 Stamina, +2 Strength. Against 8 other Plate wrist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 9.

Tooltip

Shining ArmplatesItem Level 59Binds when picked upWristPlate245 Armor+2 Strength+13 StaminaDurability 40 / 40Sell Price: 0g 75s 30c

⚠ 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: physical damage.

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)

Zandalar Freethinker's Armguards iconZandalar Freethinker's ArmguardsWrist · ilvl 61stronger stat budget · Bracers of Heroism iconBracers of HeroismWrist · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Soulforge Bracers iconSoulforge BracersWrist · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Zandalar Vindicator's Armguards iconZandalar Vindicator's ArmguardsWrist · ilvl 61stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Hyperion Vambraces iconHyperion VambracesWrist · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 · Blinkstrike Armguards iconBlinkstrike ArmguardsWrist · ilvl 60ilvl 60 · Knight-Captain's Lamellar Armsplints iconKnight-Captain's Lamellar ArmsplintsWrist · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 · Gallant's Wristguards iconGallant's WristguardsWrist · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 ·

"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.