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Genesis Vest

ilvl 88Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Genesis Vest is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 253 armor, +24 Stamina, +24 Intellect, +13 Strength, +12 Agility. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 28. Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with spells by 1%. 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 chest items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 51.

Tooltip

Genesis VestItem Level 88Binds when picked upChestLeather253 Armor+13 Strength+12 Agility+24 Stamina+24 Intellect+11 SpiritDurability 120 / 120Classes: DruidRequires Level 60Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 28.Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with spells by 1%.Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike by 1%.Genesis RaimentSell Price: 12g 81s 76c

⚠ 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)

Deathdealer's Vest iconDeathdealer's VestChest · ilvl 88 · req 60lighter stat budget · Stormrage Chestguard iconStormrage ChestguardChest · ilvl 76 · req 60lighter stat budget · Dreamwalker Tunic iconDreamwalker TunicChest · ilvl 92 · req 60lighter stat budget · Bloodfang Chestpiece iconBloodfang ChestpieceChest · ilvl 76 · req 60lighter stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Bonescythe Breastplate iconBonescythe BreastplateChest · ilvl 92 · req 60ilvl 92 ·

"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.