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Uncommon Waist Leather

Scouting Belt

ilvl 21Req 16Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Scouting Belt is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 45 armor. Against 21 other Leather waist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 18 of 22.

Tooltip

Scouting BeltItem Level 21Binds when equippedWaistLeather45 ArmorDurability 25 / 25Requires Level 16Sell Price: 0g 4s 22c

⚠ 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: general use.

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)

Deviate Scale Belt iconDeviate Scale BeltWaist · ilvl 23 · req 18stronger stat budget · Silver-lined Belt iconSilver-lined BeltWaist · ilvl 27 · req 22stronger stat budget · Dokebi Cord iconDokebi CordWaist · ilvl 29 · req 24stronger stat budget · Emblazoned Belt iconEmblazoned BeltWaist · ilvl 29 · req 24stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Support Girdle iconSupport GirdleWaist · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 · Steadfast Cinch iconSteadfast CinchWaist · ilvl 22ilvl 22 · Blackened Defias Belt iconBlackened Defias BeltWaist · ilvl 22 · req 17ilvl 22 · Ruffian Belt iconRuffian BeltWaist · ilvl 23 · req 18ilvl 23 ·

"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.