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Epic Finger Miscellaneous

Cauterizing Band

ilvl 71Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Cauterizing Band is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are +12 Intellect, +9 Stamina. Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 46. Against 129 other Miscellaneous finger items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 74 of 130.

Tooltip

Cauterizing BandItem Level 71Binds when picked upFingerMiscellaneous+9 Stamina+12 IntellectRequires Level 60Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 46.Sell Price: 6g 2s 56c

⚠ 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: healers and casters.

WarriorPaladinHunterRoguePriestShamanMageWarlockDruid

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)

Seal of the Archmagus iconSeal of the ArchmagusFinger · ilvl 70 · req 60stronger stat budget · Ring of Binding iconRing of BindingFinger · ilvl 73 · req 60stronger stat budget · Bonescythe Ring iconBonescythe RingFinger · ilvl 92 · req 60stronger stat budget · Ring of the Dreamwalker iconRing of the DreamwalkerFinger · ilvl 92 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Malfurion's Signet Ring iconMalfurion's Signet RingFinger · ilvl 72 · req 60ilvl 72 · Ring of the Unliving iconRing of the UnlivingFinger · ilvl 72 · req 60ilvl 72 · Ring of the Desert Winds iconRing of the Desert WindsFinger · ilvl 73 · req 60ilvl 73 · Ring of Swarming Thought iconRing of Swarming ThoughtFinger · ilvl 73 · req 60ilvl 73 ·

"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.