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Brigand's Pauldrons, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Shoulder Mail

Brigand's Pauldrons

ilvl 40Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Brigand's Pauldrons is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 173 armor, +8 Strength, +8 Stamina. Against 11 other Mail shoulder items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 5 of 12.

Tooltip

Brigand's PauldronsItem Level 40Binds when picked upShoulderMail173 Armor+8 Strength+8 StaminaDurability 60 / 60Sell Price: 0g 48s 11c

⚠ 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.

HunterShaman

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)

Zandalar Predator's Mantle iconZandalar Predator's MantleShoulder · ilvl 68stronger stat budget · Icy Scale Spaulders iconIcy Scale SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 83stronger stat budget · Pauldrons of The Five Thunders iconPauldrons of The Five ThundersShoulder · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Beastmaster's Mantle iconBeastmaster's MantleShoulder · ilvl 65stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Jazeraint Pauldrons iconJazeraint PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 41 · req 36ilvl 41 · Sparkleshell Shoulder Pads iconSparkleshell Shoulder PadsShoulder · ilvl 41 · req 36ilvl 41 · Herod's Shoulder iconHerod's ShoulderShoulder · ilvl 42 · req 37ilvl 42 · Steadfast Shoulders iconSteadfast ShouldersShoulder · ilvl 42 · req 37ilvl 42 ·

"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.