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Hive Defiler Wristguards, official Blizzard item icon
Epic Wrist Plate

Hive Defiler Wristguards

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

Hive Defiler Wristguards is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 384 armor, +23 Strength, +18 Agility. Against 30 other Plate wrist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 31.

Tooltip

Hive Defiler WristguardsItem Level 78Binds when picked upWristPlate384 Armor+23 Strength+18 AgilityDurability 55 / 55Requires Level 60Sell Price: 3g 17s 27c

⚠ 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)

Redemption Wristguards iconRedemption WristguardsWrist · ilvl 88 · req 60stronger stat budget · Wristguards of Castigation iconWristguards of CastigationWrist · ilvl 88 · req 60stronger stat budget · Judgement Bindings iconJudgement BindingsWrist · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Icebane Bracers iconIcebane BracersWrist · ilvl 80 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Wristguards of Vengeance iconWristguards of VengeanceWrist · ilvl 83 · req 60ilvl 83 · Dreadnaught Bracers iconDreadnaught BracersWrist · ilvl 88 · req 60ilvl 88 ·

"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.