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Polar Shoulder Pads, official Blizzard item icon
Epic Shoulder Leather

Polar Shoulder Pads

ilvl 83Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Polar Shoulder Pads is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 181 armor, +33 Frost Resistance, +25 Stamina. Against 50 other Leather shoulder items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 17 of 51.

Tooltip

Polar Shoulder PadsItem Level 83Binds when picked upShoulderLeather181 Armor+25 Stamina+33 Frost ResistanceDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 60Sell Price: 7g 79s 4c

⚠ 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: resistance sets.

DruidRogue

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)

Genesis Shoulderpads iconGenesis ShoulderpadsShoulder · ilvl 78 · req 60stronger stat budget · Bonescythe Pauldrons iconBonescythe PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 86 · req 60stronger stat budget · Stormrage Pauldrons iconStormrage PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Dreamwalker Spaulders iconDreamwalker SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 86 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Nothing higher in this slot in our database yet. This may be best in slot.

"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.