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Uncommon Shoulder Mail

Hero's Pauldrons

ilvl 60Req 55Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Hero's Pauldrons is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 242 armor, +13 Intellect, +13 Spirit. Against 58 other Mail shoulder items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 46 of 59.

Tooltip

Hero's PauldronsItem Level 60Binds when equippedShoulderMail242 Armor+13 Intellect+13 SpiritDurability 60 / 60Requires Level 55Sell Price: 1g 94s 19c

⚠ 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)

Dragonstalker's Spaulders iconDragonstalker's SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Striker's Pauldrons iconStriker's PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Stormcaller's Pauldrons iconStormcaller's PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 78 · req 60stronger stat budget · Pauldrons of Elemental Fury iconPauldrons of Elemental FuryShoulder · ilvl 85 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Drakesfire Epaulets iconDrakesfire EpauletsShoulder · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Heavy Scorpid Shoulders iconHeavy Scorpid ShouldersShoulder · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Magnificent Shoulders iconMagnificent ShouldersShoulder · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Mercurial Pauldrons iconMercurial PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 62 · req 57ilvl 62 ·

"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.