Complete list of grandfathered ilvl 65 BoEs

[lofi]

EDIT: Grandfathered ilvl 65 loot has been fixed as of 2025/02/24. The drops now scale to ilvl 33 (blue) or ilvl 36 (epic).

I have been compiling a list of all the grandfathered bind on equip items that are ilvl 65 at level 30. These were generally from upgrades during SL/DF timeframe.

Note: This list is not actually complete, so please share any other BoE ilvl 65 weapons and armor that you come across!

Melee Weapons​

Two-Hand​

Axe​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1455/blackrock-champions-axe?ilvl=65	27 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2203/brashclaws-chopper?ilvl=65	27 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1680/headchopper?ilvl=65	13 str, 31 crit
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2823/mogrosh-can-opener?ilvl=65	27 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1220/lupine-axe?ilvl=65	27 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5749/scythe-axe?ilvl=65	20 agi, 10 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2175/shadowhide-battle-axe?ilvl=65	20 str, 10 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1461/slayers-battle-axe?ilvl=65	18 str, 15 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=756/tunnel-pick?ilvl=65	17 agi, 17 stam

Mace​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=6205/burrowing-shovel?ilvl=65	27 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1991/goblin-power-shovel?ilvl=65	12 strength, 21 agility
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1523/huge-stone-club?ilvl=65	14 str, 27 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1218/heavy-gnoll-war-club?ilvl=65	39 strength
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2254/icepane-warhammer?ilvl=65	27 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2058/kazons-maul?ilvl=65	22 str, 11 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1679/korg-bat?ilvl=65	23 str, 10 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1458/shadowhide-maul?ilvl=65	20 str, 10 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3571/trogg-beater?ilvl=65	14 strength, 27 stam

Polearm​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1522/headhunting-spear?ilvl=65	21 agi 17 crit
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1406/pearl-encrusted-spear?ilvl=65	23 agi 12 stam

Staff​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=880/staff-of-horrors?ilvl=65

chance on hit

Sword​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=2204/brashclaws-skewer?ilvl=65	14 str, 27 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1604/chromatic-sword?ilvl=65	14 str, 21 stam, 9 arcane/nature/shadow resist
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3188/coral-claymore?ilvl=65	14 strength, 27 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2084/darksteel-bastard-sword?ilvl=65	20 str 26 haste
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1387/ghoulfang?ilvl=65	chance on hit
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1986/gutrender?ilvl=65	14 strength, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2822/mogrosh-toothpick?ilvl=65	14 strength, 27 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5182/shiver-blade?ilvl=65	chance on hit

One-Hand​

Axe​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=885/black-metal-axe?ilvl=65	9 str, 9 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=826/brutish-riverpaw-axe?ilvl=65	13 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4445/flesh-carver?ilvl=65	9 agi, 9 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4949/orcish-cleaver?ilvl=65	4 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1459/shadowhide-scalper?ilvl=65	13 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2281/rodentia-flint-axe?ilvl=65	7 str, 20 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2265/stonesplinter-axe?ilvl=65	13 str

Dagger​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=2235/brackclaw?ilvl=65	7 agi, 10 haste
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1287/giant-tarantula-fang?ilvl=65	7 agi, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1917/jeweled-dagger?ilvl=65	7 agi, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2088/long-crawler-limb?ilvl=65	7 agi, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4449/naraxis-fang?ilvl=65	chance on hit
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5112/ritual-blade?ilvl=65	13 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=6333/spikelash-dagger?ilvl=65	9 agi, 9 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=820/slicer-blade?ilvl=65	13 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=816/small-hand-blade?ilvl=65	13 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2266/stonesplinter-dagger?ilvl=65	13 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=899/venom-web-fang?ilvl=65	chance on hit

Mace​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1296/blackrock-mace?ilvl=65	13 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1938/block-mallet?ilvl=65	7 str, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4303/cranial-thumper?ilvl=65	13 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1394/driftwood-club?ilvl=65	7 str, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3223/frostmane-scepter?ilvl=65	7 str, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1214/gnoll-punisher?ilvl=65	13 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1440/gnoll-skull-basher?ilvl=65	13 str, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5256/kovorks-rattle?ilvl=65	4 str, 11 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2821/mogrosh-masher?ilvl=65	13 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1457/shadowhide-mace?ilvl=65	7 agi, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=827/wicked-blackjack?ilvl=65	13 str

Sword​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=2046/bluegill-kukri?ilvl=65	13 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=753/dragonmaw-shortsword?ilvl=65	7 str, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5744/pale-skinner?ilvl=65	7 agi, 11 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1219/redridge-machete?ilvl=65	7 agi, 13 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=8224/silithid-ripper?ilvl=65	equip
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1469/scimitar-of-atun?ilvl=65	13 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2035/sword-of-the-night-sky?ilvl=65	9 str, 9 agi

Off Hand​

Shield​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=4444/black-husk-shield?ilvl=65	7 strength, 22 int, 11 stam, 14 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4290/dust-bowl?ilvl=65	7 strength, 22 int, 11 stam, 13 haste
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4477/nefarious-buckler?ilvl=65	7 strength, 22 int, 11 stam

Ranged Weapons​

Bow/Gun/Crossbow​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=4474/ravenwood-bow?ilvl=65

14 agi, 21 stam

Wand​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=5245/summoners-wand?ilvl=65

41 int, 11 stam

Caster Weapons​

Two-Hand​

Staff​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=4437/channelers-staff?ilvl=65	63 int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1405/foamspittle-staff?ilvl=65	63 int, 21 stam, 40 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1539/gnarled-hermits-staff?ilvl=65	63 int, 21 stam, 40 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1300/lesser-staff-of-the-spire?ilvl=65	63 int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1391/riverpaw-mystic-staff?ilvl=65	63 int, 21 stam, 32 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1473/riverside-staff?ilvl=65	63 int, 21 stam, 40 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1664/spellforce-rod?ilvl=65	63 int, 21 stam

One-Hand​

Dagger​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=5742/gemstone-dagger?ilvl=65

41 int, 11 stam

Mace​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=2267/stonesplinter-mace?ilvl=65

41 int, 11 stam

Off Hand​

Held in Off Hand​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=5028/lord-sakrasis-scepter?ilvl=65	22 int, 15 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=7559/runic-cane?ilvl=65	22 int, 11 stam

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[lofi]

Armor​

Plate​

Waist​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=28498/ravenguards-baldric?ilvl=65

of the Aurora: 11 str/int, 16 stam, 11 haste, 11 vers of the Fireflash: 11 str/int, 16 stam, 11 crit, 11 haste of the Quickblade: 11 str/int, 16 stam, 11 crit, 11 vers

Mail​

Chest​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=3330/dargols-hauberk?ilvl=65	18 agi/int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1677/drake-scale-vest?ilvl=65	21 agi/int, 17 haste
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2273/guerrilla-armor?ilvl=65	40 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=914/large-ogre-chain-armor?ilvl=65	25 agi/int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3053/humberts-chestpiece?ilvl=65	27 agi/int
https://www.wowhead.com/item=120952/slarkhide?ilvl=65	20 agi/int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=6180/slarkskin?ilvl=65	20 agi/int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=31256/silvermoon-armor?ilvl=65	of the Aurora: 14 agi/int, 21 stam, 14 haste, 14 vers of the Fireflash: 14 agi/int, 21 stam, 14 crit, 14 haste of the Quickblade: 14 agi/int, 21 stam, 14 crit, 14 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=6195/wax-polished-armor?ilvl=65	13 agi/int, 21 stam

Feet​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1446/blackrock-boots?ilvl=65	15 agi/int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1955/dragonmaw-chain-boots?ilvl=65	9 agi/int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4464/trouncing-boots?ilvl=65	11 agi/int, 16 stam

Hands​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1448/blackrock-gauntlets?ilvl=65	11 agi/int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4465/felstroms-gauntlets?ilvl=65	18 agi/int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2274/sappers-gloves?ilvl=65	11 agi/int

Head​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1624/skullsplitter-helm?ilvl=65

16 agi/int, 21 stam

Legs​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=4478/iridescent-scale-leggings?ilvl=65

18 fire/frost resist

Shoulder​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=3231/cutthroat-pauldrons?ilvl=65

13 agi/int, 16 stam

Waist​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=28497/dreadhawks-girdle?ilvl=65	of the Aurora: 11 agi/int, 16 stam, 11 haste, 11 vers of the Fireflash: 11 agi/int, 16 stam, 11 crit, 11 haste of the Quickblade: 11 agi/int, 16 stam, 11 crit, 11 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=6200/garnegs-war-belt?ilvl=65	18 agi/int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=10329/scarlet-belt?ilvl=65	15 agi/int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=832/silver-defias-belt?ilvl=65	13 agi/int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5750/warchiefs-girdle?ilvl=65	17 agi/int, 16 stam

Leather​

Chest​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=3000/brood-mother-carapace?ilvl=65	21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1211/gnoll-war-harness?ilvl=65	13 agi/int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2087/hard-crawler-carapace?ilvl=65	18 agi/int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=6197/loch-croc-hide-vest?ilvl=65	21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=17922/lionfur-armor?ilvl=65	27 agi/int
https://www.wowhead.com/item=821/riverpaw-leather-vest?ilvl=65	9 agi/int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=31263/silvermoon-tunic?ilvl=65	of the Aurora: 14 agi/int, 21 stam, 14 haste, 14 vers of the Fireflash: 14 agi/int, 21 stam, 14 crit, 14 haste of the Quickblade: 14 agi/int, 21 stam, 14 crit, 14 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4861/sleek-feathered-tunic?ilvl=65	27 agi/int

Hands​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1314/ghoul-fingers?ilvl=65

12 agi/int, 16 stam

Head​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=3011/feathered-headdress?ilvl=65	19 agi/int, 26 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4724/humberts-helm?ilvl=65	17 agi/int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4724/humberts-helm?ilvl=65	17 agi, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3392/ringed-helm?ilvl=65	21 stam, 26 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5753/ruffled-chaplet?ilvl=65	16 agi/int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=6204/tribal-worg-helm?ilvl=65	16 agi/int, 21 stam, 20 crit

Legs​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=3022/bluegill-breeches?ilvl=65	27 agi/int
https://www.wowhead.com/item=38513/boarhide-leggings?ilvl=65	18 agi/int, 21 stam

Shoulder​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=4810/boulder-pads?ilvl=65

15 agi/int, 19 crit

Waist​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1215/support-girdle?ilvl=65	16 agi/int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=28496/talonites-belt?ilvl=65	of the Aurora: 11 agi/int, 16 stam, 11 haste, 11 vers of the Fireflash: 11 agi/int, 16 stam, 11 crit, 11 haste of the Quickblade: 11 agi/int, 16 stam, 11 crit, 11 vers

Wrist​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=6198/jurassic-wristguards?ilvl=65

13 agi/int, 12 stam

Cloth​

Chest​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=4476/beastwalker-robe?ilvl=65	6 int 21 stam 19 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=10553/foreman-vest?ilvl=65	27 int
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1997/pressed-felt-robe?ilvl=65	6 int 37 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1297/robes-of-the-shadowcaster?ilvl=65	2 int 37 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2566/sacrificial-robes?ilvl=65	21 stam 32 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=31264/silvermoon-robes?ilvl=65	of the Aurora: 14 int, 21 stam, 14 haste, 14 vers of the Fireflash: 14 int, 21 stam, 14 crit, 14 haste of the Quickblade: 14 int, 21 stam, 14 crit, 14 vers

Feet​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1560/bluegill-sandals?ilvl=65	8 int, 24 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2232/dark-runner-boots?ilvl=65	16 stam, 15 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3076/smoldering-boots?ilvl=65	30 vers

Hands​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=4768/adepts-gloves?ilvl=65	13 int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1659/engineering-gloves?ilvl=65	13 int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=892/gnoll-casting-gloves?ilvl=65	20 int
https://www.wowhead.com/item=6628/ravens-claws?ilvl=65	12 int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3074/smoldering-gloves?ilvl=65	16 stam, 25 vers

Head​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=2620/augural-shroud?ilvl=65	15 int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2621/cowl-of-necromancy?ilvl=65	29 int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2955/first-mate-hat?ilvl=65	21 stam, 25 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2955/first-mate-hat?ilvl=65	21 stam, 25 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2623/holy-diadem?ilvl=65	21 stam, 26 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5608/living-cowl?ilvl=65	21 stam, 25 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2622/nimars-tribal-headdress?ilvl=65	13 int, 21 stam, 27 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3345/silk-wizard-hat?ilvl=65	18 int, 24 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2624/thinking-cap?ilvl=65	27 int

Legs​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=10554/foreman-pants?ilvl=65	13 int, 21 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4723/humberts-pants?ilvl=65	21 stam, 26 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4723/humberts-pants?ilvl=65	21 stam, 26 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3563/seafarers-pantaloons?ilvl=65	21 stam, 27 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4434/scarecrow-trousers?ilvl=65	40 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3073/smoldering-pants?ilvl=65	27 int

Waist​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=4463/beaded-raptor-collar?ilvl=65	13 int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1299/lesser-belt-of-the-spire?ilvl=65	16 stam, 18 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2283/rat-cloth-belt?ilvl=65	16 stam, 20 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3229/tarantula-silk-sash?ilvl=65	7 int, 16 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=28495/windwalkers-sash?ilvl=65	of the Aurora: 11 int, 16 stam, 11 haste, 11 vers of the Fireflash: 11 int, 16 stam, 11 crit, 11 haste of the Quickblade: 11 int, 16 stam, 11 crit, 11 vers

 

[lofi]

Misc​

Amulet​

Neck​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=5180/necklace-of-harmony?ilvl=65	23 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5029/talisman-of-the-naga-lord?ilvl=65	3 str, 12 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5754/wolfpack-medallion?ilvl=65	8 agi, 12 stam

Cloak​

Back​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=1355/buckskin-cape?ilvl=65	15 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4447/cloak-of-night?ilvl=65	15 agi
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4462/cloak-of-rot?ilvl=65	18 int
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2241/desperado-cape?ilvl=65	12 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=115348/feathered-cape?ilvl=65	12 agi, 12 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=4771/harvest-cloak?ilvl=65	23 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=3018/hide-of-lupos?ilvl=65	11 agi, 12 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1190/overseers-cloak?ilvl=65	12 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=6179/privateers-cape?ilvl=65	10 agi, 12 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=2284/rat-cloth-cloak?ilvl=65	12 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5111/rathorians-cape?ilvl=65	12 stam
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5969/regents-cloak?ilvl=65	23 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5181/vibrant-silk-cape?ilvl=65	2 int, 23 vers
https://www.wowhead.com/item=5751/webwing-cloak?ilvl=65	15 agi

Ring​

Finger​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=6199/black-widow-band?ilvl=65	21 int
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1189/overseers-ring?ilvl=65	15 str
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1462/ring-of-the-shadow?ilvl=65	15 shadow resist
https://www.wowhead.com/item=1996/voodoo-band?ilvl=65	13 int, 9 vers

Trinket​

Trinket​

https://www.wowhead.com/item=5079/cold-basilisk-eye?ilvl=65

use

 

[Penster]

Those vers heavy pieces are INSANE! Great write up!

 

[ThirteenEra]

Unfortunately not a single one of these items is available in the bugged state on EU auction house. I checked every single item on the list, and they are all "correct" item levels - i.e. ilvl 30 for a level 30 req, ilvl 20 for level 20 req, etc.

Fun fact: While the ilvl and level req appear correctly regardless of your char's level, the weapon dps seems to scale based on your char - so a level 10 will see vastly smaller dps on a weapon (that they cant even equip) compared to a max level character.

 

[Funnystrike]

what about Pacifier ? Or did the high ilvl only worked with greens to epic ?

 

[lofi]

Unfortunately not a single one of these items is available in the bugged state on EU auction house. I checked every single item on the list, and they are all "correct" item levels - i.e. ilvl 30 for a level 30 req, ilvl 20 for level 20 req, etc.

I find that very hard to believe. You need to check across several realms. Each set of connected realms has its own AH: https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Connected_Realms

They are easy to spot by searching for weapon or armor at max level 30 and sorting by ilvl. I usually search max level 20/40/70 and can spot them across all brackets.

 

[lofi]

what about Pacifier ? Or did the high ilvl only worked with greens to epic ?

I removed all the items from single source boes list that started out at blue quality since I have not seen a single example of them at high ilvl.

 

[ThirteenEra]

I find that very hard to believe. You need to check across several realms. Each set of connected realms has its own AH: https://wowpedia.fandom.com/wiki/Connected_Realms

They are easy to spot by searching for weapon or armor at max level 30 and sorting by ilvl. I usually search max level 20/40/70 and can spot them across all brackets.

I know about connected realms. I checked at least 8 different sets of connected realms (so 8 different AHs) - and none of them have any. Also, the "max level" thing is useless in ah searching because the AH just blatantly shows incorrect item levels in its "grouping" - and you have to manually check every single item under that grouping to see different item levels (unless this was fixed in midnight? Because it was still a big issue during TWW - grouping shows item to be one ilvl, you go in and its a different ilvl entirely)

 

[lofi]

Also, the "max level" thing is useless in ah searching because the AH just blatantly shows incorrect item levels in its "grouping" - and you have to manually check every single item under that grouping to see different item levels

The ilvl you see on the AH listing is correct. When you open the details and manually click individual items it is displayed incorrectly. When you open the mailbox it will appear with low item level as well (like the individual item details show), but when you pickup the item it will show the same ilvl in your bags/equipped as it did in the original listing. The only thing that's different from the listing is the quality (rare or epic). Note this issue applies not just to high ilvl items -- but in general you can trust the ilvl shown in the listing.

 

[MrNaisuGuy]

The ilvl you see on the AH listing is correct. When you open the details and manually click individual items it is displayed incorrectly. When you open the mailbox it will appear with low item level as well (like the individual item details show), but when you pickup the item it will show the same ilvl in your bags/equipped as it did in the original listing. The only thing that's different from the listing is the quality (rare or epic). Note this issue applies not just to high ilvl items -- but in general you can trust the ilvl shown in the listing.

I got one just to test it myself. It is still showing ilvl 30 even in my bag. If I equip it, you're saying it will revert to ilvl 65?

Edit: This is on my lvl 30 DK.

 

[lofi]

I got one just to test it myself. It is still showing ilvl 30 even in my bag. If I equip it, you're saying it will revert to ilvl 65?

I’m saying if it shows up as ilvl 65 in the listing it will be ilvl 65 in your bags AND equipped. Looks like you bought the ilvl 30 version. Make sure to first select the ilvl 65 version from the AH listing. If it doesn’t show up as ilvl 65 on the listing, then none are available. I’ll add some screenshots later to show exactly what I mean.

 

[MrNaisuGuy]

I’m saying if it shows up as ilvl 65 in the listing it will be ilvl 65 in your bags AND equipped. Looks like you bought the ilvl 30 version. Make sure to first select the ilvl 65 version from the AH listing. If it doesn’t show up as ilvl 65 on the listing, then none are available. I’ll add some screenshots later to show exactly what I mean.

I misunderstood, gotcha. Thought the tool tip was wrong until it got into your bags.

 

[lofi]

As promised, here are some screenshots that detail the experience of buying grandfathered upgrades from the auction house (AH).

1. Search for weapons or armor at the desired max level (I searched up to level 40 in this screenshot):

Identify items in AH search results with desired item level (e.g. ilvl 65). Mouseover the item to see the actual stats ^^

2. Click on the item listing to see the individual items that are for sale:

In the listing details for the item, it shows a much lower item level (e.g. ilvl 10) when mousing over the individual items ^^
Note the listing is still for the high item level variant (e.g. ilvl 65) that was selected in the AH search results.

3. Purchase the item and then go check your mailbox:

Note the item appears with low ilvl again like what was shown for individual items in the listing details page ^^

4. Pickup the item and you can see that it still has high item level (e.g. ilvl 65) in your bags and when equipped:

Now good luck hunting for those rare grandfathered upgrades!

 

[lofi]

Grandfathered ilvl 65 loot appears to be hotfixed as of about an hour ago. RIPPP

 

[ThirteenEra]

Grandfathered ilvl 65 loot appears to be hotfixed as of about an hour ago. RIPPP

Well RIP. Including equipped gear?

 

[lofi]

Well RIP. Including equipped gear?

Afaik nothing slipped through the cracks on this one.

 

[Knucklehead]

From here on out you guys need to quit using the Grandfathered word