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Gemshale Pauldrons, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Shoulder Plate

Gemshale Pauldrons

ilvl 46Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Gemshale Pauldrons is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 334 armor, +10 Strength, +9 Stamina. Against 7 other Plate shoulder items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 6 of 8.

Tooltip

Gemshale PauldronsItem Level 46Binds when picked upShoulderPlate334 Armor+10 Strength+9 StaminaDurability 70 / 70Sell Price: 0g 52s 64c

⚠ 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: physical damage.

WarriorPaladin

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)

Soulforge Spaulders iconSoulforge SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Spaulders of Heroism iconSpaulders of HeroismShoulder · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Razorsteel Shoulders iconRazorsteel ShouldersShoulder · ilvl 52stronger stat budget · Bark Iron Pauldrons iconBark Iron PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 50stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Gothic Plate Spaulders iconGothic Plate SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Bloodforged Shoulder Pads iconBloodforged Shoulder PadsShoulder · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 · Hulkstone Pauldrons iconHulkstone PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 47ilvl 47 · Valorous Pauldrons iconValorous PauldronsShoulder · ilvl 48 · req 43ilvl 48 ·

"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.