Complete list of grandfathered ilvl 65 BoEs

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  • 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​

    Mace​

    Polearm​

    Staff​

    Sword​

    One-Hand​

    Axe​

    Dagger​

    Mace​

    Sword​

    Off Hand​

    Shield​

    Ranged Weapons​

    Bow/Gun/Crossbow​

    Wand​

    Caster Weapons​

    Two-Hand​

    Staff​

    One-Hand​

    Dagger​

    Mace​

    Off Hand​

    Held in Off Hand​

     
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    Armor​

    Plate​

    Waist​

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

    Feet​

    Hands​

    Head​

    Legs​

    Shoulder​

    Waist​

    https://www.wowhead.com/item=28497/dreadhawks-girdle?ilvl=65of 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=6518 agi/int, 16 stam
    https://www.wowhead.com/item=10329/scarlet-belt?ilvl=6515 agi/int, 16 stam
    https://www.wowhead.com/item=832/silver-defias-belt?ilvl=6513 agi/int, 16 stam
    https://www.wowhead.com/item=5750/warchiefs-girdle?ilvl=6517 agi/int, 16 stam

    Leather​

    Chest​

    Hands​

    Head​

    Legs​

    Shoulder​

    Waist​

    https://www.wowhead.com/item=1215/support-girdle?ilvl=6516 agi/int, 16 stam
    https://www.wowhead.com/item=28496/talonites-belt?ilvl=65of 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​

    Cloth​

    Chest​

    Feet​

    Hands​

    Head​

    Legs​

    Waist​

    https://www.wowhead.com/item=4463/beaded-raptor-collar?ilvl=6513 int, 16 stam
    https://www.wowhead.com/item=1299/lesser-belt-of-the-spire?ilvl=6516 stam, 18 vers
    https://www.wowhead.com/item=2283/rat-cloth-belt?ilvl=6516 stam, 20 vers
    https://www.wowhead.com/item=3229/tarantula-silk-sash?ilvl=657 int, 16 stam
    https://www.wowhead.com/item=28495/windwalkers-sash?ilvl=65of 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
     
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    Misc​

    Amulet​

    Neck​

    Cloak​

    Back​

    Ring​

    Finger​

    Trinket​

    Trinket​

     
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    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.
     
    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.
     
    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)
     
    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.
     
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    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.
     

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    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.
     
    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.
     
    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):
    Screenshot 2026-02-22 055655.png

    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:
    Screenshot 2026-02-22 055705.png

    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:
    Screenshot 2026-02-22 055821.png

    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:
    Screenshot 2026-02-22 055916.png


    Now good luck hunting for those rare grandfathered upgrades!
     

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