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Epic Waist Plate

Belt of the Grand Crusader

ilvl 85Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Belt of the Grand Crusader is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 536 armor, +18 Strength, +18 Stamina, +18 Intellect. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 21. Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec. Against 35 other Plate waist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 3 of 36.

Tooltip

Belt of the Grand CrusaderItem Level 85Binds when picked upWaistPlate536 Armor+18 Strength+18 Stamina+18 IntellectDurability 55 / 55Classes: PaladinRequires Level 60Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 21.Equip: Restores 7 mana per 5 sec.Sell Price: 4g 36s 47c

⚠ 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.

Paladin

Class-restricted by the game.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Girdle of the Mentor iconGirdle of the MentorWaist · ilvl 85 · req 60stronger stat budget · Dreadnaught Waistguard iconDreadnaught WaistguardWaist · ilvl 88 · req 60stronger stat budget · Belt of the Fallen Emperor iconBelt of the Fallen EmperorWaist · ilvl 81 · req 60lighter stat budget · Girdle of the Fallen Crusader iconGirdle of the Fallen CrusaderWaist · ilvl 77 · req 60lighter stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Redemption Girdle iconRedemption GirdleWaist · 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.