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The '''item level''' is a rather important property of every item. It has two main functions — reflect the item's usefulness and at the same time determine the minimum level a character must have in order to use it (see [[#Minimum level requirements and Item Level|Minimum level requirements and Item Level]]). Up until [[Patch 3.2.0#User_interface|Patch 3.2]], the true item level was hidden in the game, and only UI mods can read it via the function [[API GetItemInfo|GetItemInfo]]. Now, however, a new option has been added under Display in the Interface Options to show the item level on item tooltips.
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'''Stags''' are [[beast]]s, a type of [[deer]]. They are larger animals, taller than [[human]]s, and they have antlers. Most stags are [[neutral]] when approached. Stags are [[skinnable]]. They cannot be tamed by [[hunter]]s as [[pet]]s.
  
   
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As Hyzenthlei (Tauren Shaman 60 on [[Server:Zul'jin|Zul'Jin]]) first found out, and was later confirmed by a presentation at Blizzcon, Blizzard uses a formula to calculate item level from the item's stats. The following is an attempt to reverse-engineer this formula. This text is based on a forum post by Hyzenthlei (the original author) in the Blizzard forums, but that post has since disappeared.
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Stags are common in forested areas throughout Azeroth. They are targets for humanoid hunters and natural predators like wolves, but their mighty antlers and ferocity make them difficult prey. Stags avoid conflict, but can be aggressive in larger groups or when startled. They are particularly aggressive during mating season in the fall, and only at this time are they commonly found with females.{{Cite|MGWS|22}}
  
   
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== Item Level Chart==
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[[Stag Meat]] when [[cooking|cooked]] becomes [[Lean Venison]].
  
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===Classic (minLevel = 60)===
   
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{| class="darktable zebra"
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===Common stags and similar creatures===
  
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|-
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*[[Ashenvale]]: [[Elder Shadowhorn Stag]], [[Shadowhorn Stag]], [[Wild Buck]]
  
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! ilvl
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*[[Azshara]]: [[Mosshoof Courser]], [[Mosshoof Runner]], [[Mosshoof Stag]]
  
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! misc
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*[[Azuremyst Isle]]: [[Moongraze Stag]]s and [[Moongraze Buck|Bucks]]
  
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! MC
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*[[Stonetalon Mountains]]: [[Antlered Courser]], [[Great Courser]]
  
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! BWL
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*[[Moose]]
  
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! TAQ
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*[[Elk]]
  
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! Naxx-40
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*[[Deer]]
  
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! PVP
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|-
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! 63
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| Classic 5/10-man dungeons
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| {{loot|Epic|Vendorstrike}}<br />various boss drops
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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! 64
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|
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| various boss drops
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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! 65
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| Dungeon 2 sets<br />ZG set chest/neck/trinket<br />ZG trash rares<br />ZG boss epics<br />RAQ set rings<br />Abyssal Council epics
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| various boss drops
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|
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| Friendly Bronze Signets
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|
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| Battleground items
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|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
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! 66
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| Azuregos/Lord Kazzak<br />Mandokir/Jin'do epics (ZG)<br />Kurinnaxx/Rajaxx epics (RAQ)<br />Darkmoon Cards
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| Tier 1 set pieces<br />various boss drops
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|
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|
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|
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| R6 rare gloves/boots
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|-
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! 67
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| Azuregos/Lord Kazzak<br />RAQ set cloaks
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| various boss drops
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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! 68
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| Azuregos/Lord Kazzak<br />Abyssal Council rares<br />High Priests/Edge of Madness/<br />Gahz'ranka rares (ZG)<br />Hakkar epics (ZG)<br />Buru/Ayamiss epics (RAQ)
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| various boss drops
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|
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|
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|
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| R7 rare chest/legs
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|-
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! 69
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| Azuregos/Lord Kazzak<br />Moam epics (RAQ)
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| various boss drops
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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! 70
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| Azuregos/Lord Kazzak<br />RAQ set weapons
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| Majordomo<br />various boss drops
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| BWL trash drops
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| Honored Bronze Signets
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|
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|
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|-
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! 71
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| Azuregos/Lord Kazzak<br />Green Dragons<br />Mandokir/Jin'do (ZG)<br />Kurinnaxx/Rajaxx (RAQ)<br />some RAQ trash drops<br />Quel'Serrar
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| Majordomo<br />various boss drops
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|
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| TAQ trash drops
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|
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| R8 rare helm/shoulders<br />R12 epic legs/gloves/boots
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|-
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! 72
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| Ossirian epics (RAQ)<br />Green Dragons
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|
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|-
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! 73
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| Buru/Ayamiss rares (RAQ)
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| Ragnaros
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| Razorgore
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| Skeram
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|
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|
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|-
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! 74
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| Moam rares (RAQ)
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| Ragnaros
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| Vaelastrasz
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|
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|
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| R13 epic helm/shoulders/chest
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|-
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! 75
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|
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| Ragnaros<br />Rhok/Lok<br />Benediction/Anathema
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| Broodlord Lashlayer<br />Firemaw<br />Ebonroc<br />Flamegor
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| Revered Bronze Signets<br />Royal Trio (shared)<br />Royal Trio (Vem)
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|
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|
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|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
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! 76
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|
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| Tier 2 pants (Ragnaros)
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| Tier 2 set pieces
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| Royal Trio (Yauj)<br />Sartura<br />scepter questline weapons
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|
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|
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|-
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! 77
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|
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| Ragnaros weapons
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| Chromaggus
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| Fankriss<br />scepter questline stuff
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|
  +
|
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|-
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! 78
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|
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| Ragnaros
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|
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| TAQ set shoulders/boots<br />Royal Trio (Kri)<br />Viscidus<br />Huhuran
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|
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| R14 weapons
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|-
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! 79
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|
  +
|
  +
|
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| Qiraji regalia/armaments
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|
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|
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|-
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! 80
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|
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| {{loot|Legendary|Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros}}<br/>{{loot|Legendary|Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker}}
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|
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| Exalted Bronze Signets
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| crafted FrR gear
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|
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|
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|-
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! 81
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|
  +
|
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| Nefarian weapons
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| TAQ set helm/legs<br />Twin Emperors<br />Ouro
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| some Naxx weapons
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|
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|-
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! 82
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|
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|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
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|
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|-
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! 83
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|
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|
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| Nefarian
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|
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| various Naxx drops
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|
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|-
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! 84
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|
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|
  +
|
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| C'Thun weapons
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|
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|
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|-
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! 85
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|
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|
  +
|
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|
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| Naxx wing bosses
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|
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|-
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! 86
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|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
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| Tier 3 shoulders/boots<br />Corrupted Ashbringer
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|
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|-
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! 87
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|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
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|-
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! 88
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|
  +
|
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|
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| TAQ set chest<br />C'Thun
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| Tier 3 helm/bracers/gloves/belts/legs<br />Sapphiron weapons
  +
|
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|-
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! 89
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|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
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| Kel'thuzad weapons
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|
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|-
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! 90
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|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
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| {{loot|Legendary|Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian}}<br/> Sapphiron
  +
|
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|-
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! 91
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|
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|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
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! 92
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|
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|
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|
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|
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| Tier 3 chest/ring<br />Kel'thuzad
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|
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|}
   
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===The Burning Crusade (minLevel = 70)===
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[[Category:Stags| ]]
  
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{| class="darktable zebra"
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[[Category:Beasts]]
  
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|-
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[[Category:Creatures]]
  
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! ilvl
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[[Category:Animals]]
  
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! PvE (party)
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! PvE (raid)
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! PvP
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! crafted
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|-
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! 95
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|
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|
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| Terrokar spirit shard rings
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| Basic engineering goggles
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|-
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! 100
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| world drop BoEs<br />Exalted reputation weapons<br />Darkmoon cards<br />Heroic MT event rings (Yor)
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| BS FrR legs/helm<br />JC caster helms; FrR ring<br />Tailoring Soulcloth set
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|-
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! 105
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| Heroic end-boss weapons<br />Exalted reputation gear<br />Terokk BoE cloaks<br />Ogri'la event rings (Shartuul)<br />Ogri'la Apexis Infusion epics
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| most crafted BoEs
  +
|-
  +
! 107
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| BS T1 weapons
  +
|-
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! 110
  +
| Heroic end-boss gear<br />SWMT Kael'thas (normal)<br />Seasonal event boss drops<br />Initial badge loot (jewelry, off-hands, helms)
  +
| Violet Signet (Honored)
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
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! 113
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| S1 (General's/Marshal's) bracers
  +
S1 necklaces
  +
|
  +
|-
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! 115
  +
| SWMT (Heroic)<br />Exalted Shattered Sun<br />FR badge gear
  +
| Karazhan<br />{{loot|epic|Violet Badge}}<br />{{loot|epic|Phoenix-Fire Band}}
  +
| S1 relics
  +
| BS FrR chest; NR chest/legs/helm<br />JC NR ring<br />LW set bracers/belts<br />Tailoring {{loot|epic|Primal Mooncloth Belt}}
  +
|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
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! 120
  +
|
  +
| Tier 4 sets (Karazhan/Gruul/Magtheridon)<br />Violet Signet (Revered)<br />Outdoor raid boss drops
  +
|
  +
| LW set chests<br />LW {{loot|epic|Cloak of Darkness}}<br />Tailoring {{loot|epic|Primal Mooncloth Robe}}
  +
|-
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! 123
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|
  +
|
  +
| S1 Arena weapons<br />S1 Arena armor sets<br />S1 (General's/Marshal's) belt/boots<br />S1 (Sergeant's) cloaks
  +
| BS T2 weapons
  +
|-
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! 125
  +
| SWMT Kael'thas (Heroic)
  +
| Karazhan end-boss (Malchezaar)<br />High King Maulgar/Gruul the Dragonkiller<br />Magtheridon
  +
|
  +
| JC T2 figurines
  +
|-
  +
! 126
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| S2 (Veteran's) bracers
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 127
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| BS T2 armor<br />Eng T1 goggles
  +
|-
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! 128
  +
| Zul'Aman badge gear
  +
| Zul'Aman gear<br />Serpentshrine Cavern gear<br />Tempest Keep gear<br />Band of Eternity (Friendly)
  +
| S2 (Veteran's) rings/necklaces<br />S4 PVP trinket
  +
| SSC/TK crafted BoP boots<br />SSC/TK crafted BoE belts
  +
|-
  +
! 130
  +
|
  +
| Violet Signet (Exalted)
  +
|
  +
| BT crafted SR gear
  +
|-
  +
! 132
  +
|
  +
| Zul'Aman weapons
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
  +
! 133
  +
|
  +
| Tier 5 sets (SSC/TK)<br />Zul'Aman end-bosses (Malacrass/Zul'jin)
  +
| Battlemaster trinkets
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 134
  +
|
  +
| SSC/TK weapons
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 135
  +
| {{loot|epic|The 2 Ring}}
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 136
  +
|
  +
| Band of Eternity (Honored)
  +
| S2 (Merciless) Arena weapons<br />S2 (Merciless) Arena armor sets<br />S2 (Veteran's) belts/boots<br />S3 cloaks
  +
| BS T3 weapons
  +
|-
  +
! 138
  +
|
  +
| SSC/TK end-boss gear (Vashj/Kael'thas)<br />ZA end-boss weapons
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 141
  +
| Sunwell badge gear
  +
| Hyjal/BT gear<br />SSC/TK end-boss weapons
  +
| S3 (Vindicator's) bracers/rings/necklaces
  +
| Hyjal/BT crafted BoP shoulders<br />Hyjal/BT crafted BoE bracers
  +
|-
  +
! 144
  +
|
  +
| Band of Eternity (Revered)
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
  +
! 146
  +
| Sunwell badge weapons
  +
| Tier 6 sets (Hyjal/BT)
  +
| S3 (Vengeful) Arena weapons<br />S3 (Vengeful) Arena armor sets<br />S3 (Vindicator's) belt/boots
  +
| BS T3 armor
  +
|-
  +
! 151
  +
|
  +
| Hyjal/BT end-boss weapons (Archimonde/Illidan)<br />BT trash rings
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 152
  +
|
  +
| Band of Eternity (Exalted)
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 154
  +
|
  +
| Tier 6 bracers/belt/boots<br />Sunwell Plateau gear
  +
| S4 (Brutal) Arena weapons<br />S4 (Guardian's) bracers/rings/necklaces
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 156
  +
|
  +
| {{loot|Legendary|Twin Blades of Azzinoth}}
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 159
  +
|
  +
| Sunwell token-exchange gear
  +
| S4 (Brutal) Arena armor sets<br />S4 (Guardian's) belt/boots
  +
| Eng T2 goggles<br />SWP crafted BoP chests<br />SWP crafted BoE gloves<br />JC BoE rings; BoP necklaces
  +
|-
  +
! 164
  +
|
  +
| Sunwell end-boss (Kil'jaeden)<br/>{{loot|Legendary|Thori'dal, the Stars' Fury}}
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|}
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  +
===Wrath of the Lich King (minLevel = 80)===
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  +
{| class="darktable zebra"
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|-
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! ilvl
  +
! PvE (5-man party)
  +
! PvE (10-man raid)
  +
! PvE (25-man raid)
  +
! PvP
  +
! Crafted
  +
|-
  +
! 187
  +
| Normal lv80 instances <br /> {{reputation|Honored|Honored}} reputation rewards
  +
| || || || | {{quality|Rare}} craftables
  +
|-
  +
! 200 ({{quality|rare}})
  +
| Heroic instances <br /> {{reputation|Revered|Revered}} reputation rewards <br /> [[Argent Tournament]] armor rewards
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| S5 Savage set
  +
|
  +
|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
  +
! 200 ({{quality|epic}})
  +
| Heroic end-boss gear<br />Normal [[Trial of the Champion]]<br />[[Emblem of Heroism]] rewards <br /> {{reputation|Exalted|Exalted}} reputation rewards <br /> Most [[world drop]] epics <br /> [[Argent Tournament]] weapon rewards
  +
| [[Tier 7]] Heroes' sets<br />Naxxramas<br />Sartharion
  +
|
  +
| S5 Hateful set and accessories<br />S5 Wintergrasp rewards (3.08)
  +
| Frozen Orb craftables<br />Darkmoon cards
  +
|-
  +
! 206
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| {{loot|epic|The 5 Ring}} (fishing daily reward)
  +
|-
  +
! 213
  +
| [[Emblem of Valor]] rewards
  +
| Kel'thuzad<br />Malygos<br />Sartharion hard mode
  +
| Tier 7.5 Valorous sets<br />Naxxramas<br />Sartharion
  +
| S5 Deadly gear<br />S6 Wintergrasp rewards (3.1)
  +
|
  +
|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
  +
! 219
  +
| Heroic [[Trial of the Champion]]<br />Normal Icecrown instances
  +
| Tier 8 Valorous sets<br />Ulduar
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 226
  +
| [[Emblem of Conquest]] rewards
  +
| Ulduar hard mode
  +
| Kel'thuzad<br />Malygos<br />Sartharion hard mode<br />Tier 8.5 Conqueror's sets<br />Ulduar
  +
| S6 Furious honor accessories<br />S7 Wintergrasp rewards (3.2)
  +
| Runed Orb craftables
  +
|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
  +
! 232
  +
| Heroic Icecrown instances
  +
| Ulduar hard weapons<br />[[Trial of the Crusader]] <br />Tier 9 Conqueror's rewards
  +
| Ulduar weapons
  +
| S6 Furious set pieces<br />S6 T1 Furious weapons
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 239
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| Ulduar hard mode
  +
| S6 T2 Furious weapons
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 245
  +
| [[Emblem of Triumph]] rewards
  +
| [[Trial of the Grand Crusader]]
  +
| Tier 9 Triumphant sets<br />[[Trial of the Crusader]]<br />{{loot|legendary|Val'anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings}}
  +
| S7 Relentless accessories<br />S7 T1 Relentless weapons
  +
| Crusader Orb craftables
  +
|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
  +
! 251
  +
| {{loot|epic|Quel'Delar}} quest rewards <br /> Twilight Invasion event bosses
  +
| Tier 10 sets <br /> Icecrown <br /> [[Ashen Verdict]] {{reputation|Friendly|Friendly}} rings
  +
|
  +
| S7 Relentless set pieces<br />S8 Wintergrasp rewards (3.3)
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 258
  +
|
  +
| [[Trial of the Grand Crusader]] tribute <br /> Lich King <br /> Halion
  +
| [[Trial of the Grand Crusader]]
  +
| S7 T2 Relentless weapons
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 259
  +
|
  +
| [[Ashen Verdict]] {{reputation|Honored|Honored}} rings
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 264
  +
|
  +
| Tier 10 Sanctified sets <br /> Icecrown hard mode <br /> [[Emblem of Frost]] rewards
  +
| Tier 10 Sanctified sets <br /> Icecrown
  +
| S8 Wrathful accessories<br />S8 T1 Wrathful weapons
  +
| Primordial Saronite craftables
  +
|-
  +
! 268
  +
|
  +
| [[Ashen Verdict]] {{reputation|Revered|Revered}} rings
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 270
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| S8 Wrathful set pieces <br /> S8 Wrathful off-hands, relics and shields
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 271
  +
|
  +
| Lich King hard mode <br /> Halion hard mode
  +
| Lich King <br /> Halion
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 272
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| [[Trial of the Grand Crusader]] tribute
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 277
  +
|
  +
| [[Ashen Verdict]] {{reputation|Exalted|Exalted}} rings
  +
| Tier 10 Heroic Sanctified sets <br /> Icecrown hard mode
  +
| S8 T2 Wrathful weapons
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 284
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| Lich King hard mode <br /> Halion hard mode <br /> {{loot|legendary|Shadowmourne}}
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|}
  +
  +
===Cataclysm (minLevel = 80-85)===
  +
  +
For Cataclysm items there no longer appears to be any relation between item budget and rarity; that is, an uncommon ilvl300 and a rare ilvl300 will have the same budget. The difference lies in the character level requirement, with rares being equippable one or more levels earlier than uncommon items of the same ilvl. World drop blues appear to be about one character level better than greens of the same ilvl, crafted items two levels, and zone drops up four levels earlier.
  +
  +
Uncommon/green caps out at ilvl 318 for Twilight Highlands quest rewards and world drops requiring character level 85. The highest rare/blue items are ilvl 352. Epic/purple is used to denote all items above that.
  +
  +
{| class="darktable zebra"
  +
|-
  +
! ilvl
  +
! PvE (party)
  +
! PvE (raid)
  +
! PvP
  +
! Crafted
  +
|-
  +
! 292
  +
| World drop BoEs req.80
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 300
  +
| World drop BoEs req.81
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 308
  +
| World drop BoEs req.82 <br /> [[Blackrock Caverns]] <br /> [[Throne of the Tides]]
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| Crafted BoEs req.80
  +
|-
  +
! 316
  +
| World drop BoEs req.83 <br /> [[Stonecore]] <br /> [[Vortex Pinnacle]]
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| Crafted BoEs req.81
  +
|-
  +
! 325
  +
| World drop BoEs req.84
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| Crafted BoEs req.82
  +
|-
  +
! 333
  +
| World drop BoEs req.85 <br /> [[Cataclysm instances by level|Normal level-85 instances]] <br /> {{reputation|Honored|Honored}} [[Cataclysm reputation rewards|reputation rewards]]
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| Crafted BoEs req.83
  +
|-
  +
! 339
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| S9 crafted PVP armor
  +
|-
  +
! 346
  +
| [[Heroics#Cataclysm|Cataclysm heroics]] <br /> 4.0 [[Justice Points]] rewards <br /> {{reputation|Revered|Revered}} [[Cataclysm reputation rewards|reputation rewards]]
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| [[Jewelcrafting]] rings/necks <br /> 4.0 [[Chaos Orb]] weapons/cloaks
  +
|-
  +
! 352 ({{quality|rare}})
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| [[Season 9 Arena rewards|S9]] Bloodthirsty armor
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 353 ({{quality|epic}})
  +
| [[Patch 4.1.0|Zandalari]] heroics
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 358 ({{quality|rare}})
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| S10 Bloodthirsty PVP armor
  +
|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
  +
! 359 ({{quality|epic}})
  +
| {{reputation|Exalted|Exalted}} [[Cataclysm reputation rewards|reputation rewards]] <br /> [[World_boss#Others_-_Cataclysm|World boss]] BoEs
  +
| [[Blackwing Descent]] <br /> [[Bastion of Twilight]] <br /> [[Throne of the Four Winds]] <br /> 4.0 [[Valor Points]] rewards
  +
| [[Season 9 Arena rewards|S9]] Vicious T1 weapons
  +
| 4.0 [[Chaos Orb]] armor <br /> [[Archaeology rewards|Archaeology]] artifacts
  +
|-
  +
! 365
  +
| [[Headless Horseman|Holiday]] [[Coren Direbrew|event]] bosses <br />[[Elemental Bonds]] cloaks<br />[[Mark of the World Tree]] vendors
  +
|
  +
| [[Season 9 Arena rewards|S9]] Vicious armor
  +
| 4.2 [[Chaos Orb]] weapons
  +
|-
  +
! 371
  +
|
  +
|
  +
| [[Season 10 Arena rewards|S10]] Vicious armor
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 372
  +
|
  +
| Heroic [[Blackwing Descent]] <br /> Heroic [[Bastion of Twilight]] <br /> Heroic [[Throne of the Four Winds]]
  +
| [[Season 9 Arena rewards|S9]] Vicious T2 weapons
  +
|
  +
|- style="background-color:#072b4d"
  +
! 378
  +
|
  +
| [[Firelands]] <br /> [[Avengers of Hyjal]] rewards<br /> 4.2 [[Valor Points]] rewards
  +
| [[Season 10 Arena rewards|S10]] Ruthless T1 weapons
  +
| [[Living Ember]] armor
  +
|-
  +
! 379
  +
|
  +
| [[Lady Sinestra]]
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 384
  +
|
  +
| [[Ragnaros (Firelands tactics)|Ragnaros]]
  +
| [[Season 10 Arena rewards|S10]] Ruthless armor
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 391
  +
|
  +
| Heroic [[Firelands]] <br /> [[Avengers of Hyjal]] {{reputation|Exalted|Exalted}} rings
  +
| [[Season 10 Arena rewards|S10]] Ruthless T2 weapons
  +
|
  +
|-
  +
! 397
  +
|
  +
| Heroic [[Ragnaros (Firelands tactics)|Ragnaros]]<br />{{loot|legendary|Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest}}
  +
|
  +
|
  +
|}
  +
  +
==Terms and definitions==
  +
*'''StatValue''' &mdash; the amount of a given stat on an item
  +
*'''StatMod''' &mdash; the weighting given to the stats
  +
*'''ItemValue''' &mdash; the total modified value of the stats on an item
  +
*'''SlotMod''' &mdash; weighting based on equipment slot
  +
*'''ItemSlotValue''' &mdash; ItemValue modified for the item slot
  +
*'''ilvl''' &mdash; the effective level of an item
  +
  +
==Historical Overview==
  +
During the original reverse-engineering of the individual "cost" of each stat, Hyzenthelei set out assuming that +1 to Heal had a cost of 100. He then compared items of similar item level and comparable stats and thus arrived at the first version of the StatMod table (which stood the test of time very well). Later, during a presentation by Blizzard at BlizzCon, a slide revealed that 1% Melee Crit = 14 points. This confirmed Hyzentheleis table (1% melee crit was indeed 14 times as expensive as one point of a basic stat), but at the same time gave a benchmark for the proper scale — rate basic stats with one point.
  +
  +
With WoW 2.0, the table was reworked, some properties (most notable Stamina) changed their price, and others were replaced. In particular many combat-related stats were changed to [[Combat rating system|combat ratings]]. All existing items were updated to reflect this change. This simplified the table, because Combat Rating points are worth exactly one "item point", the same as base stats (exc. Stamina).
  +
  +
==Weapon DPS==
  +
Weapon DPS is inherent to the iLevel of the item: thus as more stats are assigned, the higher the DPS will be.
  +
  +
Weapon DPS follows the following formulae for Burning Crusade items:
  +
  +
{| class="darktable zebra"
  +
|-
  +
! style="padding:.25em" | Weapon Type
  +
! style="padding:.5em" | Uncommon
  +
! style="padding:.5em" | Superior
  +
! style="padding:.5em" | Epic
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.5em" | One Handed Weapon
  +
| style="padding:.5em;text-align:center" | iLevel<97: = iLevel*0.3448 + 16.7552
  +
| style="padding:.5em;text-align:center" | iLevel<97: = iLevel*0.4350 + 15.8250
  +
| style="padding:.5em;text-align:center" | iLevel<138: = iLevel*0.45 + 36.1
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.5em" |
  +
| style="padding:.5em;text-align:center" | iLevel>97: = iLevel*0.6333 - 10.7
  +
| style="padding:.5em;text-align:center" | iLevel>97: = iLevel*0.7488 - 14.4905
  +
| style="padding:.5em;text-align:center" | iLevel>138: = iLevel*0.6 + 15.5
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.5em" | 2 Handed Weapon
  +
| style="padding:.5em;text-align:center" |
  +
| style="padding:.5em;text-align:center" | 1 Handed * '''1.3'''
  +
| style="padding:.5em;text-align:center" |
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.25em" | Ranged (Gun/Bow/xBow)
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*0.5 + 1.4
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*0.58 - 0.3
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*0.4047 + 32.84
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.25em" | Thrown
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*0.5542-8.8045
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*0.6191-6.9569
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*0.4047 + 32.84
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.25em" | Wand
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | 1-Handed Melee * '''1.77'''
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | 1-Handed Melee * '''1.80'''
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | 1-Handed Melee * '''1.83'''
  +
|-
  +
|}
  +
  +
=== DPS sacrifice ===
  +
  +
[[Spell power]] on a melee weapon is not part of the item's stat budget; instead, the weapon gains "free" spell power in exchange for having less DPS than other weapons of the same slot, quality and item level. For example, [http://www.wowhead.com/items=2?filter=sl=17;minle=359;maxle=359#0-5+1 a level 359 two-handed epic weapon] has either 623.3 DPS, or 213.2 DPS and 1955 spell power. This allows a weapon upgrade to provide the same DPS increase to a caster as to a non-caster, while ensuring that a caster weapon is rarely an upgrade for a non-caster.
  +
  +
At one point, spell power was gained by "sacrificing" DPS at a fixed ratio. However, in ''Cataclysm'' this is not the case: one-handed caster weapons have the same DPS and the same spell power as two-handed caster weapons, which means they are giving up less DPS compared to their non-caster counterparts.
  +
  +
Wands don't follow this rule; they have ''more'' DPS than other ranged weapons of the same item level, and no spell power. This keeps them marginally viable as attacks of last resort, despite not scaling with [[attack power]] or spell power.
  +
  +
==Armor Values==
  +
{{Accuracy}}
  +
Armor value is inherent to the item and dependent upon its iLevel. Additional armor can be purchased with normal stat points: gear with additional armor will show the armor value in Green text. However, for most pieces the armor value is given without the use of any normal Item value.
  +
  +
The maximum armor for a particular iLevel piece is calculated using the formula below, and then multipied by the Armor SlotMod to calculate the armor for that particular gear slot. Blue/Superior armors have 1.1 times the armor value of a Green Item, and Epic items have 1.25 times the armor of a Blue item (1.375 times a green). Shields have a separate formula of their own and have different multipliers between gear qualities as shown below.
  +
  +
{| class="darktable zebra"
  +
! style="padding:.25em" | Armor Class
  +
! style="padding:.25em" | Uncommon
  +
! style="padding:.25em" | Superior
  +
! style="padding:.25em" | Epic
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.25em" | Cloth
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*1.19 + 5.1
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Green * 1.1
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Blue * 1.25 (Green * 1.375)
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.25em" | Leather
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*2.22 + 10
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Green * 1.1
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Blue * 1.25
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.25em" | Mail
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*4.9 + 29
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Green * 1.1
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Blue * 1.25
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.25em" | Plate
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*9 + 23
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Green * 1.1
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Blue * 1.25
  +
|-
  +
| style="padding:.25em" | Shield
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | iLevel*85/3 + 133
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Green * 1.22
  +
| style="padding:.25em;text-align:center" | Blue * 1.28
  +
|- style="background:#333"
  +
|}
  +
  +
===Armor SlotMods===
  +
Each particular slot of armor receives a slightly different percentage of the maximum armor calculated above, according to this table:
  +
  +
{|class = "darktable zebra" text-align:center
  +
|-
  +
!Armor Slot!!width=75|Multiplier!!width=75|Fraction
  +
|-
  +
!Chest
  +
|1.00||16/16
  +
|-
  +
!Legs
  +
|1.00||16/16
  +
|-
  +
!Head
  +
|1.00||16/16
  +
|-
  +
!Shoulders
  +
|0.75||12/16
  +
|-
  +
!Feet
  +
|0.75||12/16
  +
|-
  +
!Hands
  +
|0.75||12/16
  +
|-
  +
!Waist
  +
|0.75||12/16
  +
|-
  +
!Wrist
  +
|0.5625||9/16
  +
|-
  +
!Back (Cloth)
  +
|0.5625||9/16
  +
|}
  +
  +
Capes are always cloth armor.
  +
  +
Using these two formulas: an iLevel 115 Blue quality Mail Bracer would have armor of:
  +
  +
(115 * 4.9 + 29)<sub>Green</sub> * 1.1<sub>Blue</sub> * 7/16<sub>Wrist</sub> = 285.14
  +
Compared to the blue bracers, all have an armor of 285: http://www.wowhead.com/?items=4.3&filter=qu=3;sl=9;minle=115
  +
  +
At one point the armor values of items seemed to decrease, but in a subsequent patch they returned to or exceeded their original values: {{loot|epic|Dryad's Wrist Bindings}} returned to normal but {{loot|epic|Robes of Insight}} gained 10 armor. The reasons for these changes are not yet known.
  +
  +
==Sockets==
  +
A socket is counted as the stat values of an "expected gem".<ref>http://elitistjerks.com/f15/t44718-item_level_mechanics/</ref> The expected gem is believed to always be a blue-quality gem that matches the socket and, in the case of a colored socket, usually shares both a primary and a secondary stat with the item.
  +
  +
A meta socket on a Cataclysm item appears to be worth 40 points in the primary stat and 20 points in each of two secondary stats, which would make it equivalent to a yellow socket plus a blue socket. For example, compare [[Helm of the Typhonic Beast]] to [[Stormforged Helm]].
  +
  +
===Socket bonuses===
  +
Socket bonuses are proportional in value to the number of sockets, don't count toward the stat budget, and may or may not be a stat already present on the item. For Cataclysm items, the socket bonus is 10 points for a colored socket, 20 points for a meta socket, and zero for a prismatic or cogwheel socket.
  +
  +
== Set bonuses ==
  +
Set bonuses don't count toward the item budget.
  +
  +
==Cooldowns and procs==
  +
Cooldowns and procs that increase a stat are counted as the amount of the increase times the expected percentage uptime. On PvE trinkets, the value is the same for a cooldown as for a proc; for example, the [[Core of Ripeness]] cooldown gives 1926 Spirit for 20 seconds every 2 minutes (1/6 uptime), while the [[Fall of Mortality]] proc gives 1926 Spirit for 15 seconds about every 90 seconds (1/6 uptime). On PvP trinkets, however, a stat cooldown carries a 20% premium; for example, [[Bloodthirsty Gladiator's Insignia of Victory]]'s proc gives 912 Strength with about 1/3 uptime, while [[Bloodthirsty Gladiator's Badge of Victory]]'s cooldown gives 1520 Strength (instead of the expected 1824) with 1/6 uptime.
  +
  +
The crowd-control-breaking [[PvP Trinket]] cooldown replaces a stat cooldown or proc. This means that as the item level increases, its cost increases but is a decreasing percentage of the budget.
  +
  +
== See also ==
  +
* [[Combat rating system]]
  +
* [[AEP]], [[HAP]]
  +
* [[Tanking Points]]
  +
  +
[[Category:Formulas and game mechanics]]
  +
  +
[[es:Nivel de objeto]]
  +
[[fr:Niveau (Objet)]]

Revision as of 21:01, 7 July 2011


The item level is a rather important property of every item. It has two main functions — reflect the item's usefulness and at the same time determine the minimum level a character must have in order to use it (see Minimum level requirements and Item Level). Up until Patch 3.2, the true item level was hidden in the game, and only UI mods can read it via the function GetItemInfo. Now, however, a new option has been added under Display in the Interface Options to show the item level on item tooltips.

As Hyzenthlei (Tauren Shaman 60 on Zul'Jin) first found out, and was later confirmed by a presentation at Blizzcon, Blizzard uses a formula to calculate item level from the item's stats. The following is an attempt to reverse-engineer this formula. This text is based on a forum post by Hyzenthlei (the original author) in the Blizzard forums, but that post has since disappeared.

Item Level Chart

Classic (minLevel = 60)

ilvl misc MC BWL TAQ Naxx-40 PVP
63 Classic 5/10-man dungeons [Vendorstrike]
various boss drops
64 various boss drops
65 Dungeon 2 sets
ZG set chest/neck/trinket
ZG trash rares
ZG boss epics
RAQ set rings
Abyssal Council epics 		various boss drops Friendly Bronze Signets Battleground items
66 Azuregos/Lord Kazzak
Mandokir/Jin'do epics (ZG)
Kurinnaxx/Rajaxx epics (RAQ)
Darkmoon Cards 		Tier 1 set pieces
various boss drops 		R6 rare gloves/boots
67 Azuregos/Lord Kazzak
RAQ set cloaks 		various boss drops
68 Azuregos/Lord Kazzak
Abyssal Council rares
High Priests/Edge of Madness/
Gahz'ranka rares (ZG)
Hakkar epics (ZG)
Buru/Ayamiss epics (RAQ) 		various boss drops R7 rare chest/legs
69 Azuregos/Lord Kazzak
Moam epics (RAQ) 		various boss drops
70 Azuregos/Lord Kazzak
RAQ set weapons 		Majordomo
various boss drops 		BWL trash drops Honored Bronze Signets
71 Azuregos/Lord Kazzak
Green Dragons
Mandokir/Jin'do (ZG)
Kurinnaxx/Rajaxx (RAQ)
some RAQ trash drops
Quel'Serrar 		Majordomo
various boss drops 		TAQ trash drops R8 rare helm/shoulders
R12 epic legs/gloves/boots
72 Ossirian epics (RAQ)
Green Dragons
73 Buru/Ayamiss rares (RAQ) Ragnaros Razorgore Skeram
74 Moam rares (RAQ) Ragnaros Vaelastrasz R13 epic helm/shoulders/chest
75 Ragnaros
Rhok/Lok
Benediction/Anathema 		Broodlord Lashlayer
Firemaw
Ebonroc
Flamegor 		Revered Bronze Signets
Royal Trio (shared)
Royal Trio (Vem)
76 Tier 2 pants (Ragnaros) Tier 2 set pieces Royal Trio (Yauj)
Sartura
scepter questline weapons
77 Ragnaros weapons Chromaggus Fankriss
scepter questline stuff
78 Ragnaros TAQ set shoulders/boots
Royal Trio (Kri)
Viscidus
Huhuran 		R14 weapons
79 Qiraji regalia/armaments
80 [Sulfuras, Hand of Ragnaros]
[Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker] 		Exalted Bronze Signets crafted FrR gear
81 Nefarian weapons TAQ set helm/legs
Twin Emperors
Ouro 		some Naxx weapons
82
83 Nefarian various Naxx drops
84 C'Thun weapons
85 Naxx wing bosses
86 Tier 3 shoulders/boots
Corrupted Ashbringer
87
88 TAQ set chest
C'Thun 		Tier 3 helm/bracers/gloves/belts/legs
Sapphiron weapons
89 Kel'thuzad weapons
90 [Atiesh, Greatstaff of the Guardian]
Sapphiron
91
92 Tier 3 chest/ring
Kel'thuzad

The Burning Crusade (minLevel = 70)

ilvl PvE (party) PvE (raid) PvP crafted
95 Terrokar spirit shard rings Basic engineering goggles
100 world drop BoEs
Exalted reputation weapons
Darkmoon cards
Heroic MT event rings (Yor) 		BS FrR legs/helm
JC caster helms; FrR ring
Tailoring Soulcloth set
105 Heroic end-boss weapons
Exalted reputation gear
Terokk BoE cloaks
Ogri'la event rings (Shartuul)
Ogri'la Apexis Infusion epics 		most crafted BoEs
107 BS T1 weapons
110 Heroic end-boss gear
SWMT Kael'thas (normal)
Seasonal event boss drops
Initial badge loot (jewelry, off-hands, helms) 		Violet Signet (Honored)
113 S1 (General's/Marshal's) bracers

S1 necklaces

115 SWMT (Heroic)
Exalted Shattered Sun
FR badge gear 		Karazhan
[Violet Badge]
[Phoenix-Fire Band] 		S1 relics BS FrR chest; NR chest/legs/helm
JC NR ring
LW set bracers/belts
Tailoring [Primal Mooncloth Belt]
120 Tier 4 sets (Karazhan/Gruul/Magtheridon)
Violet Signet (Revered)
Outdoor raid boss drops 		LW set chests
LW [Cloak of Darkness]
Tailoring [Primal Mooncloth Robe]
123 S1 Arena weapons
S1 Arena armor sets
S1 (General's/Marshal's) belt/boots
S1 (Sergeant's) cloaks 		BS T2 weapons
125 SWMT Kael'thas (Heroic) Karazhan end-boss (Malchezaar)
High King Maulgar/Gruul the Dragonkiller
Magtheridon 		JC T2 figurines
126 S2 (Veteran's) bracers
127 BS T2 armor
Eng T1 goggles
128 Zul'Aman badge gear Zul'Aman gear
Serpentshrine Cavern gear
Tempest Keep gear
Band of Eternity (Friendly) 		S2 (Veteran's) rings/necklaces
S4 PVP trinket 		SSC/TK crafted BoP boots
SSC/TK crafted BoE belts
130 Violet Signet (Exalted) BT crafted SR gear
132 Zul'Aman weapons
133 Tier 5 sets (SSC/TK)
Zul'Aman end-bosses (Malacrass/Zul'jin) 		Battlemaster trinkets
134 SSC/TK weapons
135 [The 2 Ring]
136 Band of Eternity (Honored) S2 (Merciless) Arena weapons
S2 (Merciless) Arena armor sets
S2 (Veteran's) belts/boots
S3 cloaks 		BS T3 weapons
138 SSC/TK end-boss gear (Vashj/Kael'thas)
ZA end-boss weapons
141 Sunwell badge gear Hyjal/BT gear
SSC/TK end-boss weapons 		S3 (Vindicator's) bracers/rings/necklaces Hyjal/BT crafted BoP shoulders
Hyjal/BT crafted BoE bracers
144 Band of Eternity (Revered)
146 Sunwell badge weapons Tier 6 sets (Hyjal/BT) S3 (Vengeful) Arena weapons
S3 (Vengeful) Arena armor sets
S3 (Vindicator's) belt/boots 		BS T3 armor
151 Hyjal/BT end-boss weapons (Archimonde/Illidan)
BT trash rings
152 Band of Eternity (Exalted)
154 Tier 6 bracers/belt/boots
Sunwell Plateau gear 		S4 (Brutal) Arena weapons
S4 (Guardian's) bracers/rings/necklaces
156 [Twin Blades of Azzinoth]
159 Sunwell token-exchange gear S4 (Brutal) Arena armor sets
S4 (Guardian's) belt/boots 		Eng T2 goggles
SWP crafted BoP chests
SWP crafted BoE gloves
JC BoE rings; BoP necklaces
164 Sunwell end-boss (Kil'jaeden)
[Thori'dal, the Stars' Fury]

Wrath of the Lich King (minLevel = 80)

ilvl PvE (5-man party) PvE (10-man raid) PvE (25-man raid) PvP Crafted
187 Normal lv80 instances
Honored reputation rewards 		Rare craftables
200 (rare) Heroic instances
Revered reputation rewards
Argent Tournament armor rewards 		S5 Savage set
200 (epic) Heroic end-boss gear
Normal Trial of the Champion
Spell holy proclaimchampion [Emblem of Heroism] rewards
Exalted reputation rewards
Most world drop epics
Argent Tournament weapon rewards 		Tier 7 Heroes' sets
Naxxramas
Sartharion 		S5 Hateful set and accessories
S5 Wintergrasp rewards (3.08) 		Frozen Orb craftables
Darkmoon cards
206 [The 5 Ring] (fishing daily reward)
213 Spell holy proclaimchampion 02 [Emblem of Valor] rewards Kel'thuzad
Malygos
Sartharion hard mode 		Tier 7.5 Valorous sets
Naxxramas
Sartharion 		S5 Deadly gear
S6 Wintergrasp rewards (3.1)
219 Heroic Trial of the Champion
Normal Icecrown instances 		Tier 8 Valorous sets
Ulduar
226 Spell holy championsgrace [Emblem of Conquest] rewards Ulduar hard mode Kel'thuzad
Malygos
Sartharion hard mode
Tier 8.5 Conqueror's sets
Ulduar 		S6 Furious honor accessories
S7 Wintergrasp rewards (3.2) 		Runed Orb craftables
232 Heroic Icecrown instances Ulduar hard weapons
Trial of the Crusader
Tier 9 Conqueror's rewards 		Ulduar weapons S6 Furious set pieces
S6 T1 Furious weapons
239 Ulduar hard mode S6 T2 Furious weapons
245 Spell holy summonchampion [Emblem of Triumph] rewards Trial of the Grand Crusader Tier 9 Triumphant sets
Trial of the Crusader
[Val'anyr, Hammer of Ancient Kings] 		S7 Relentless accessories
S7 T1 Relentless weapons 		Crusader Orb craftables
251 [Quel'Delar] quest rewards
Twilight Invasion event bosses 		Tier 10 sets
Icecrown
Ashen Verdict Friendly rings 		S7 Relentless set pieces
S8 Wintergrasp rewards (3.3)
258 Trial of the Grand Crusader tribute
Lich King
Halion 		Trial of the Grand Crusader S7 T2 Relentless weapons
259 Ashen Verdict Honored rings
264 Tier 10 Sanctified sets
Icecrown hard mode
Inv misc frostemblem 01 [Emblem of Frost] rewards 		Tier 10 Sanctified sets
Icecrown 		S8 Wrathful accessories
S8 T1 Wrathful weapons 		Primordial Saronite craftables
268 Ashen Verdict Revered rings
270 S8 Wrathful set pieces
S8 Wrathful off-hands, relics and shields
271 Lich King hard mode
Halion hard mode 		Lich King
Halion
272 Trial of the Grand Crusader tribute
277 Ashen Verdict Exalted rings Tier 10 Heroic Sanctified sets
Icecrown hard mode 		S8 T2 Wrathful weapons
284 Lich King hard mode
Halion hard mode
[Shadowmourne]

Cataclysm (minLevel = 80-85)

For Cataclysm items there no longer appears to be any relation between item budget and rarity; that is, an uncommon ilvl300 and a rare ilvl300 will have the same budget. The difference lies in the character level requirement, with rares being equippable one or more levels earlier than uncommon items of the same ilvl. World drop blues appear to be about one character level better than greens of the same ilvl, crafted items two levels, and zone drops up four levels earlier.

Uncommon/green caps out at ilvl 318 for Twilight Highlands quest rewards and world drops requiring character level 85. The highest rare/blue items are ilvl 352. Epic/purple is used to denote all items above that.

ilvl PvE (party) PvE (raid) PvP Crafted
292 World drop BoEs req.80
300 World drop BoEs req.81
308 World drop BoEs req.82
Blackrock Caverns
Throne of the Tides 		Crafted BoEs req.80
316 World drop BoEs req.83
Stonecore
Vortex Pinnacle 		Crafted BoEs req.81
325 World drop BoEs req.84 Crafted BoEs req.82
333 World drop BoEs req.85
Normal level-85 instances
Honored reputation rewards 		Crafted BoEs req.83
339 S9 crafted PVP armor
346 Cataclysm heroics
4.0 Pvecurrency-justice [Justice Points] rewards
Revered reputation rewards 		Jewelcrafting rings/necks
4.0 Inv chaos orb [Chaos Orb] weapons/cloaks
352 (rare) S9 Bloodthirsty armor
353 (epic) Zandalari heroics
358 (rare) S10 Bloodthirsty PVP armor
359 (epic) Exalted reputation rewards
World boss BoEs 		Blackwing Descent
Bastion of Twilight
Throne of the Four Winds
4.0 Pvecurrency-valor [Valor Points] rewards 		S9 Vicious T1 weapons 4.0 Inv chaos orb [Chaos Orb] armor
Archaeology artifacts
365 Holiday event bosses
Elemental Bonds cloaks
Inv misc markoftheworldtree [Mark of the World Tree] vendors 		S9 Vicious armor 4.2 Inv chaos orb [Chaos Orb] weapons
371 S10 Vicious armor
372 Heroic Blackwing Descent
Heroic Bastion of Twilight
Heroic Throne of the Four Winds 		S9 Vicious T2 weapons
378 Firelands
Avengers of Hyjal rewards
4.2 Pvecurrency-valor [Valor Points] rewards 		S10 Ruthless T1 weapons Spell mage flameorb [Living Ember] armor
379 Lady Sinestra
384 Ragnaros S10 Ruthless armor
391 Heroic Firelands
Avengers of Hyjal Exalted rings 		S10 Ruthless T2 weapons
397 Heroic Ragnaros
[Dragonwrath, Tarecgosa's Rest]

Terms and definitions

  • StatValue — the amount of a given stat on an item
  • StatMod — the weighting given to the stats
  • ItemValue — the total modified value of the stats on an item
  • SlotMod — weighting based on equipment slot
  • ItemSlotValue — ItemValue modified for the item slot
  • ilvl — the effective level of an item

Historical Overview

During the original reverse-engineering of the individual "cost" of each stat, Hyzenthelei set out assuming that +1 to Heal had a cost of 100. He then compared items of similar item level and comparable stats and thus arrived at the first version of the StatMod table (which stood the test of time very well). Later, during a presentation by Blizzard at BlizzCon, a slide revealed that 1% Melee Crit = 14 points. This confirmed Hyzentheleis table (1% melee crit was indeed 14 times as expensive as one point of a basic stat), but at the same time gave a benchmark for the proper scale — rate basic stats with one point.

With WoW 2.0, the table was reworked, some properties (most notable Stamina) changed their price, and others were replaced. In particular many combat-related stats were changed to combat ratings. All existing items were updated to reflect this change. This simplified the table, because Combat Rating points are worth exactly one "item point", the same as base stats (exc. Stamina).

Weapon DPS

Weapon DPS is inherent to the iLevel of the item: thus as more stats are assigned, the higher the DPS will be.

Weapon DPS follows the following formulae for Burning Crusade items:

Weapon Type Uncommon Superior Epic
One Handed Weapon iLevel<97: = iLevel*0.3448 + 16.7552 iLevel<97: = iLevel*0.4350 + 15.8250 iLevel<138: = iLevel*0.45 + 36.1
iLevel>97: = iLevel*0.6333 - 10.7 iLevel>97: = iLevel*0.7488 - 14.4905 iLevel>138: = iLevel*0.6 + 15.5
2 Handed Weapon 1 Handed * 1.3
Ranged (Gun/Bow/xBow) iLevel*0.5 + 1.4 iLevel*0.58 - 0.3 iLevel*0.4047 + 32.84
Thrown iLevel*0.5542-8.8045 iLevel*0.6191-6.9569 iLevel*0.4047 + 32.84
Wand 1-Handed Melee * 1.77 1-Handed Melee * 1.80 1-Handed Melee * 1.83

DPS sacrifice

Spell power on a melee weapon is not part of the item's stat budget; instead, the weapon gains "free" spell power in exchange for having less DPS than other weapons of the same slot, quality and item level. For example, a level 359 two-handed epic weapon has either 623.3 DPS, or 213.2 DPS and 1955 spell power. This allows a weapon upgrade to provide the same DPS increase to a caster as to a non-caster, while ensuring that a caster weapon is rarely an upgrade for a non-caster.

At one point, spell power was gained by "sacrificing" DPS at a fixed ratio. However, in Cataclysm this is not the case: one-handed caster weapons have the same DPS and the same spell power as two-handed caster weapons, which means they are giving up less DPS compared to their non-caster counterparts.

Wands don't follow this rule; they have more DPS than other ranged weapons of the same item level, and no spell power. This keeps them marginally viable as attacks of last resort, despite not scaling with attack power or spell power.

Armor Values

Armor value is inherent to the item and dependent upon its iLevel. Additional armor can be purchased with normal stat points: gear with additional armor will show the armor value in Green text. However, for most pieces the armor value is given without the use of any normal Item value.

The maximum armor for a particular iLevel piece is calculated using the formula below, and then multipied by the Armor SlotMod to calculate the armor for that particular gear slot. Blue/Superior armors have 1.1 times the armor value of a Green Item, and Epic items have 1.25 times the armor of a Blue item (1.375 times a green). Shields have a separate formula of their own and have different multipliers between gear qualities as shown below.

Armor Class Uncommon Superior Epic
Cloth iLevel*1.19 + 5.1 Green * 1.1 Blue * 1.25 (Green * 1.375)
Leather iLevel*2.22 + 10 Green * 1.1 Blue * 1.25
Mail iLevel*4.9 + 29 Green * 1.1 Blue * 1.25
Plate iLevel*9 + 23 Green * 1.1 Blue * 1.25
Shield iLevel*85/3 + 133 Green * 1.22 Blue * 1.28

Armor SlotMods

Each particular slot of armor receives a slightly different percentage of the maximum armor calculated above, according to this table:

Armor Slot Multiplier Fraction
Chest 1.00 16/16
Legs 1.00 16/16
Head 1.00 16/16
Shoulders 0.75 12/16
Feet 0.75 12/16
Hands 0.75 12/16
Waist 0.75 12/16
Wrist 0.5625 9/16
Back (Cloth) 0.5625 9/16

Capes are always cloth armor.

Using these two formulas: an iLevel 115 Blue quality Mail Bracer would have armor of: 

(115 * 4.9 + 29)Green * 1.1Blue * 7/16Wrist = 285.14

Compared to the blue bracers, all have an armor of 285: http://www.wowhead.com/?items=4.3&filter=qu=3;sl=9;minle=115

At one point the armor values of items seemed to decrease, but in a subsequent patch they returned to or exceeded their original values: [Dryad's Wrist Bindings] returned to normal but [Robes of Insight] gained 10 armor. The reasons for these changes are not yet known.

Sockets

A socket is counted as the stat values of an "expected gem".[1] The expected gem is believed to always be a blue-quality gem that matches the socket and, in the case of a colored socket, usually shares both a primary and a secondary stat with the item.

A meta socket on a Cataclysm item appears to be worth 40 points in the primary stat and 20 points in each of two secondary stats, which would make it equivalent to a yellow socket plus a blue socket. For example, compare Inv helmet robe dungeonrobe c 03 [Helm of the Typhonic Beast] to Inv helmet 189 [Stormforged Helm].

Socket bonuses

Socket bonuses are proportional in value to the number of sockets, don't count toward the stat budget, and may or may not be a stat already present on the item. For Cataclysm items, the socket bonus is 10 points for a colored socket, 20 points for a meta socket, and zero for a prismatic or cogwheel socket.

Set bonuses

Set bonuses don't count toward the item budget.

Cooldowns and procs

Cooldowns and procs that increase a stat are counted as the amount of the increase times the expected percentage uptime. On PvE trinkets, the value is the same for a cooldown as for a proc; for example, the Inv misc cat trinket04 [Core of Ripeness] cooldown gives 1926 Spirit for 20 seconds every 2 minutes (1/6 uptime), while the Inv misc cat trinket12 [Fall of Mortality] proc gives 1926 Spirit for 15 seconds about every 90 seconds (1/6 uptime). On PvP trinkets, however, a stat cooldown carries a 20% premium; for example, Inv misc token argentdawn3 [Bloodthirsty Gladiator's Insignia of Victory]'s proc gives 912 Strength with about 1/3 uptime, while Spell holy championsbond [Bloodthirsty Gladiator's Badge of Victory]'s cooldown gives 1520 Strength (instead of the expected 1824) with 1/6 uptime.

The crowd-control-breaking PvP Trinket cooldown replaces a stat cooldown or proc. This means that as the item level increases, its cost increases but is a decreasing percentage of the budget.

See also

  1. ^ http://elitistjerks.com/f15/t44718-item_level_mechanics/
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