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Explorer's Vest, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Chest Mail

Explorer's Vest

ilvl 13Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Explorer's Vest is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 129 armor, +2 Stamina, +1 Intellect. Against 27 other Mail chest items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 26 of 28.

Tooltip

Explorer's VestItem Level 13Binds when picked upChestMail129 Armor+2 Stamina+1 IntellectDurability 70 / 70Sell Price: 0g 2s 85c

⚠ 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.

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

Guerrilla Armor iconGuerrilla ArmorChest · ilvl 15 · req 10ilvl 15 · Ironheart Chain iconIronheart ChainChest · ilvl 15ilvl 15 · Slarkskin iconSlarkskinChest · ilvl 15 · req 10ilvl 15 · Wax-polished Armor iconWax-polished ArmorChest · ilvl 15 · req 10ilvl 15 ·

"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.