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Uncommon Chest Mail

Blackwater Tunic

ilvl 45Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Blackwater Tunic is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 248 armor, +15 Spirit, +7 Strength. Against 27 other Mail chest items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 15 of 28.

Tooltip

Blackwater TunicItem Level 45Binds when picked upChestMail248 Armor+7 Strength+15 SpiritDurability 100 / 100Sell Price: 1g 1s 40c

⚠ 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: casters, 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)

Vest of The Five Thunders iconVest of The Five ThundersChest · ilvl 60stronger stat budget · Beastmaster's Tunic iconBeastmaster's TunicChest · ilvl 60stronger stat budget · Zandalar Augur's Hauberk iconZandalar Augur's HauberkChest · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Willow Band Hauberk iconWillow Band HauberkChest · ilvl 59stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Drake-scale Vest iconDrake-scale VestChest · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · Ancient Chestpiece iconAncient ChestpieceChest · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · Blackforge Breastplate iconBlackforge BreastplateChest · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Bonelink Armor iconBonelink ArmorChest · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 ·

"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.