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Uncommon Shoulder Mail

Grim Pauldrons

ilvl 36Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Grim Pauldrons is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 162 armor, +7 Strength, +7 Spirit. Against 11 other Mail shoulder items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 12.

Tooltip

Grim PauldronsItem Level 36Binds when picked upShoulderMail162 Armor+7 Strength+7 SpiritDurability 60 / 60Sell Price: 0g 34s 72c

⚠ 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)

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

Frost Metal Pauldrons iconFrost Metal PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 37ilvl 37 · Renegade Pauldrons iconRenegade PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 37 · req 32ilvl 37 · Knight's Pauldrons iconKnight's PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 · Enduring Pauldrons iconEnduring PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 ·

"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.