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Epic Shoulder Leather

Genesis Shoulderpads

ilvl 78Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Genesis Shoulderpads is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 172 armor, +15 Strength, +15 Stamina, +14 Agility, +13 Intellect. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 20. Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec. It is one of 5 pieces of Genesis Raiment: 3 pieces give Increased Defense +15; 3 pieces give +150 Armor; 5 pieces give Reduces the cooldown of Rebirth by 10 minutes. Against 50 other Leather shoulder items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 51.

Tooltip

Genesis ShoulderpadsItem Level 78Binds when picked upShoulderLeather172 Armor+15 Strength+14 Agility+15 Stamina+13 Intellect+6 SpiritDurability 70 / 70Classes: DruidRequires Level 60Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 20.Equip: Restores 3 mana per 5 sec.Genesis RaimentSell Price: 5g 83s 58c

⚠ 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, physical damage.

Druid

Class-restricted by the game.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Bonescythe Pauldrons iconBonescythe PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 86 · req 60lighter stat budget · Stormrage Pauldrons iconStormrage PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 76 · req 60lighter stat budget · Dreamwalker Spaulders iconDreamwalker SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 86 · req 60lighter stat budget · Field Marshal's Dragonhide Spaulders iconField Marshal's Dragonhide SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 74 · req 60lighter stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Polar Shoulder Pads iconPolar Shoulder PadsShoulder · ilvl 83 · req 60ilvl 83 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Genesis Raiment

  • (3) Set: Increased Defense +15.
  • (3) Set: +150 Armor.
  • (5) Set: Reduces the cooldown of Rebirth by 10 minutes.
Genesis Boots iconGenesis BootsFeet · ilvl 78 · req 60Genesis Helm iconGenesis HelmHead · ilvl 81 · req 60Genesis Shoulderpads iconGenesis ShoulderpadsShoulder · ilvl 78 · req 60Genesis Trousers iconGenesis TrousersLegs · ilvl 81 · req 60Genesis Vest iconGenesis VestChest · ilvl 88 · req 60

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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.