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'''Heirloom''' is an [[item]] type that was introduced with [[Wrath of the Lich King]].<ref name="discover">http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679633896&sid=2000#18</ref> The items have a golden hue in their text color, and their attributes scale with the character's level.<ref name="detail">http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679633896&sid=2000&pageNo=4#75</ref> Nearly all heirloom items are named after popular items from the early days of Classic WoW, and share the look of these items.
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|icon=INV_Drink_10
 
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|effect=
 
Chance on hit: Wounds the target causing them to bleed for 100 damage over 30 sec
 
|name=Barman Shanker
 
|durability=65
 
|bind=BoP
 
|type=Dagger
 
|slot=Main Hand
 
|dps=36.5
 
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[[image:Barman_Shanker.JPG|right|thumb|''Property of the Grim Guzzler Tavern.''<br>Barman Shanker art from the [[WoW TCG]].]]
 
Some people feel that the '''Barman Shanker''' is the best non-epic ambush dagger in Azeroth. The "dagger" isn't really a dagger, but a broken bottle.
 
   
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Once purchased, heirlooms bind to the account, as opposed to an individual character. This means they can be mailed to any character that shares the same account and server, including those of opposing faction ([[patch 3.3]]). Heirloom items can be returned for a refund within the normal two-hour grace period, but only if the item was not mailed to a different character yet.
   
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Heirlooms automatically take on the attributes of a [[Rare|blue quality item]] of the level of its wearer. At level 80, heirlooms are approximately equivalent to an [[item level]] 187 {{quality|rare}} item, and will ultimately be replaced by questing, instancing, and PvP at the maximum level. Heirloom items do not have a durability stat, and do not need to be repaired. This saves money when leveling your character. Heirlooms were given a [[durability]] stat in [[Patch 3.3.5]], but this was quickly hotfixed.{{fact}}
==Source==
 
Barman Shanker drops from [[Plugger Spazzring]] in [[Blackrock Depths]].
 
   
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For classes that can wear [[mail]] and [[plate]] items, while the character is under level 40, heirlooms will appear as [[leather]] or mail [[armor]] types until that character is able to wear the mail or plate armor type. For instance, when purchasing an heirloom for a level 12 [[shaman]], you want to buy a mail heirloom item, which will scale down to leather when equipped on the shaman until the shaman reaches level 40, when it will become mail again.
==Notes==
 
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The estimated droprate is 7%.
 
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Heirloom [[shoulders]] and [[:Category:World of Warcraft chest items|chest]]pieces allow greater [[experience]] gains while wearing them. The experience bonuses from the shoulder and chestpieces stack with each other and with the [[rested]] bonus, and affect experience gains from [[quests]],<ref>{{blizzforumlink |topicid=17367750090 |sid=1#12 |subject=Do the herloom shoulders increase quest xp? |datetime=05/27/2009 10:20:32 AM PDT |author={{Blizz}} [[Bornakk]]}}</ref> but do not stack with [[Essence of Wintergrasp]].
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Heirloom item restrictions are skill based and not class based. For instance, any class could wear the cloth shoulders and chest for the 20% experience boost, but classes such as warriors and rogues would not benefit from the item's casting stats.
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==Tips for Early Purchasing==
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If you're thrifty and plan to level several alts, aim for gear many different classes can use even if the gear might be not be optimal for all of them. This is especially important since enchants for such gear tend to go for high prices on auction houses. For example, spell shoulders and spell staffs are popular heirlooms since nearly all classes that use mana can find some use for them compared to stuff like paladin-specific spellplate. Similarly, shoulders of ''any'' kind should take preference over weapons, the former for their experience boost (even if it creates suboptimal stats) while the latter are mostly a convenience to the player with the exception of gear-dependent tanks.
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==Shoulders==
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The heirloom shoulders were originally sold only in [[Wintergrasp]] or [[Dalaran]]. In [[Patch 3.2.0]], the shoulders sold in Dalaran are also purchasable from [[Dame Evniki Kapsalis]] at the [[Argent Tournament Grounds]] in [[Icecrown]] for [[Champion's Seal]]s once the title {{title|[[Crusader (title)|Crusader]]}} has been earned.<ref>{{ref web |url=http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=18600878587&sid=1&pageNo=4 |title=Re: 3.2 new heirlooms |accessdate=2009-10-07 |author=[[Zarhym]] |date=2009-07-24}}</ref>.
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{| class="darktable zebra sortable" style="text-align:left;"
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|- style="text-align:left;"
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! style="text-align:left;" | Name
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! Type
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! Bought In
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! Cost
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! Namesake
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! Recommended Classes
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Exquisite Sunderseer Mantle}} || Cloth - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2175}} || {{loot|rare|Sunderseer Mantle}} || Mage, Warlock, Priest
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Tattered Dreadmist Mantle}} || Cloth - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown|| {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Dreadmist Mantle}} || Mage, Warlock, Priest
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Lasting Feralheart Spaulders}} || Spell Leather - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2175}} || {{loot|rare|Feralheart Spaulders}} || Druid
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Preened Ironfeather Shoulders}} || Spell Leather - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown|| {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Ironfeather Shoulders}} || Druid
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Exceptional Stormshroud Shoulders}} || Leather - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2175}} || {{loot|rare|Stormshroud Shoulders}} || Rogue, Druid, (Hunter)
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Stained Shadowcraft Spaulders}} || Leather - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Shadowcraft Spaulders}} || Rogue, Druid, (Hunter)
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Aged Pauldrons of The Five Thunders}} || Spell Mail - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2175}} || {{loot|rare|Pauldrons of The Five Thunders}} || Shaman
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Mystical Pauldrons of Elements}} || Spell Mail - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown|| {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Pauldrons of Elements}} || Shaman
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Prized Beastmaster's Mantle}} || Mail - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2175}} || {{loot|rare|Beastmaster's Mantle}} || Shaman, Hunter
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Champion Herod's Shoulder}} || Mail - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown|| {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Herod's Shoulder}} || Shaman, Hunter
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Pristine Lightforge Spaulders}} || Spell Plate - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2175}} || {{loot|rare|Lightforge Spaulders}} || Paladin
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Strengthened Stockade Pauldrons}} || Plate - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2175}} || {{loot|epic|Stockade Pauldrons}} || Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Polished Spaulders of Valor}} || Plate - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Spaulders of Valor}} || Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight
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|}
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==Chestpieces==
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Heirloom chestpieces were released in [[Patch 3.2.0]]. They have a 10% experience boost from quests and kills, and this boost stacks with the 10% from the shoulders (thus making leveling for the lower-levels much easier)<ref>{{ref web |url=http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?sid=1&topicId=17631614834&pageNo=2&ST=US-1711575-IAOAptRJpFh55KAVyNbuTj4y3iSBRiaQcpH#36 |title=Re: 3.2 new heirlooms |accessdate=2009-08-03 |author=Zarhym |date=2009-06-16 |quote=One thing I can tell you is that chest piece heirlooms will be available in the next content patch. They will provide a 10% experience bonus that stacks with the shoulder bonus.}}</ref>.
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These can be purchased from [[Dame Evniki Kapsalis]] once the title {{title|[[Crusader (title)|Crusader]]}} has been earned, at the [[Argent Tournament Grounds]] in [[Icecrown]] costing 60 {{item|icon=|Champion's Seal|Champion's Seal}}, or from [[Enchanter Erodin]] (Horde) / [[Enchanter Isian]] (Alliance) in [[Dalaran]] costing {{Cost|jp=2175}}.
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Source, stats, images:[http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=67841.0]
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Below, classes in parentheses are not in the proper armor class, but will still get the full benefit from the listed heirloom. Classes in brackets will find the heirloom significantly weaker than another one, but will still benefit. Keep this in mind if buying an heirloom for several [[alt]]s to use.
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{| class="darktable sortable" style="text-align:left;"
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|- style="text-align:left;"
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! style="text-align:left;" | Name
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! Type
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! Bought In
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! Cost
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! Namesake
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! Recommended Classes
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Tattered Dreadmist Robe}} || Cloth - PvE|| Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Dreadmist Robe}} || Mage, Warlock, Priest, (Druid)
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|
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Preened Ironfeather Breastplate}} || Spell Leather - PvE|| Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Ironfeather Breastplate}} || Druid
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|
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Stained Shadowcraft Tunic}} || Leather - PvE|| Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Shadowcraft Tunic}} || Druid, Rogue, (Shaman), (Hunter), [Paladin], [Warrior]
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|
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Mystical Vest of Elements}} || Spell Mail - PvE|| Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Vest of Elements}} || Shaman, (Paladin)
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|
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Champion's Deathdealer Breastplate}} || Mail - PvE|| Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Deathdealer Breastplate}} || Shaman, Hunter
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|
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Polished Breastplate of Valor}} || Plate - PvE|| Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Breastplate of Valor}} || Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight
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|
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|}
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== Weapons, accessories, misc. ==
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Like the shoulders, many of these [[weapons]] and other heirlooms were originally sold either in Dalaran or in Wintergrasp. Some were added as available only at the Argent Tournament, but currently both the Dalaran and Argent Tournament vendors offer the same selection of items. A quest reward [[ring]] was added in [[Patch 3.3.0]] that grants players an additional 5% XP bonus (stackable with the shoulder and chest bonuses).
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{| class="darktable zebra sortable" style="text-align:left;"
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|- style="text-align:left;"
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! style="text-align:left;" | Name
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! Type
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! Bought In
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! style="width:80px" | Cost
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! Namesake
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! Recommended Classes
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Grand Staff of Jordan}} || Staff - PvP|| Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=3500}} || {{loot|epic|Staff of Jordan}} || Mage, Priest, Warlock, Druid
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Dignified Headmaster's Charge}} || Staff - PvE|| Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=3500}} / {{cost|cs=95}} || {{loot|epic|Headmaster's Charge}} || Mage, Priest, Warlock, Druid, Hunter (twink up to level 19)
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|The Blessed Hammer of Grace}} || 1H Mace - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2725}} || {{loot|rare|The Hammer of Grace}} || Shaman, Paladin, Priest, Druid
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Devout Aurastone Hammer}} || 1H Mace - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2725}} / {{cost|cs=75}} || {{loot|epic|Aurastone Hammer}} || Shaman, Paladin, Priest, Druid
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Venerable Mass of McGowan}} || 1H Mace - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=75}} || {{loot|rare|Mass of McGowan}} || Rogue, Shaman, Death Knight, Warrior (levels 20-59)
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Sharpened Scarlet Kris}} || Dagger - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2175}} || {{loot|rare|Scarlet Kris}} || Rogue, Hunter
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Balanced Heartseeker}} || Dagger - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Heartseeker}} || Rogue, Hunter
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Battleworn Thrash Blade}} || 1H Sword - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2175}} || {{loot|rare|Thrash Blade}} || Rogue, Death Knight, Warrior (level 20-59)
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Venerable Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge}} || 1H Sword -PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2175}} / {{cost|cs=60}} || {{loot|rare|Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge}} || Rogue, Death Knight, Warrior (level 20-59), Hunter (20+)
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Reforged Truesilver Champion}} || 2H Sword -PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=3500}} || {{loot|rare|Truesilver Champion}} || Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Bloodied Arcanite Reaper}} || 2H Axe - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=3500}} / {{cost|cs=95}} || {{loot|rare|Arcanite Reaper}} || Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight, Shaman (levels 1-40)
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Repurposed Lava Dredger}} || 2H Mace - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=3500}} / {{cost|cs=95}} || {{loot|epic|Finkle's Lava Dredger}} || Druid, Shaman (levels 1-40)
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Charmed Ancient Bone Bow}} || Bow - PvE || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=3500}} / {{cost|cs=95}} || {{loot|rare|Ancient Bone Bow}} || Hunter, Warrior, Rogue
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| {{loot|artifact|Upgraded Dwarven Hand Cannon}} || Gun - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=3500}} || {{loot|epic|Dwarven Hand Cannon}} || Hunter, Warrior, Rogue
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Inherited Insignia of the Alliance}} || Trinket - PvP || Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2725}} || {{loot|rare|Insignia of the Alliance}} || All
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Inherited Insignia of the Horde}} || Trinket - PvP|| Wintergrasp || {{cost|h-h=2725}} || {{loot|rare|Insignia of the Horde}} || All
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Discerning Eye of the Beast}} || Trinket || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2725}} / {{cost|cs=75}} || {{loot|rare|Eye of the Beast}} || All caster
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|-
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| {{loot|artifact|Swift Hand of Justice}} || Trinket || Dalaran or Icecrown || {{Cost|jp=2725}} / {{cost|cs=75}} || {{loot|rare|Hand of Justice}} || All
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| {{loot|artifact|Dread Pirate Ring}} || Ring || Northrend ||Quest Reward - {{quest|Kalu'ak Fishing Derby}} || || All
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|}
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=== Removed ===
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{{Patch 4.0.1|note={{loot|artifact|Wintergrasp Commendation|Wintergrasp Commendations}} were removed. All PvP zone marks were eliminated with the [[Honor Point]] [[Patch_4.0.1#Currency|conversion]].}}
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{{Patch 4.0.1 undocumented|note={{loot|artifact|Tome of Cold Weather Flight}} was removed. Cold Weather Flying is now [[Patch_4.0.1_(undocumented_changes)#Professions|available at level 68]] from your normal flying trainers for {{cost|500}}.}}
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==Cloaks==
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{{Cata-section}}
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Heirloom Cloaks have a 5% experience boost from quests and kills and stack with all other Heirloom items.
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These items are sold by [[Guild vendor]]s for {{cost|1200}} after completing the achievement {{achievement|Guild Level 10}}. You will also need {{rep|Honored|Guild Reputation|Honored Guild Reputation}} to purchase these items.
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Classes in brackets will find the heirloom significantly weaker than another one, but will still benefit. Keep this in mind if buying an heirloom for several [[alt]]s to use.
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{| class="darktable sortable" style="text-align:left;"
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! style="text-align:left;" | Name
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! Type
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! Cost
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! Recommended Classes
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Inherited Cape of the Black Baron}} || Agility Cloak || {{Cost|1200}} || Shaman, Hunter, Rogue, Druid
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Ancient Bloodmoon Cloak}} || Spell Cloak || {{Cost|1200}} || Mage, Warlock, Priest, Druid, Shaman
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| {{loot|heirloom|Worn Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape}} || Strength Cloak || {{Cost|1200}} || Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight, (Druid), (Shaman), (Hunter)
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|}
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==Head==
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{{Cata-section}}
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Heirloom heads now appearing in [[Patch 4.0.3a]] as part of the new Guild Leveling/Rewards system. They have a 10% experience boost from quests and kills and stack with all other Heirloom items.
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These can be purchased from {{NPC|Alliance|Shay Pressler|Guild Vendor}} OR {{NPC|Horde|Goram|Guild Vendor}} once your guild has Reached Level 20.
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Below, classes in parentheses are not in the proper armor class, but will still get the full benefit from the listed heirloom. Classes in brackets will find the heirloom significantly weaker than another one, but will still benefit. Keep this in mind if buying an heirloom for several [[alt]]s to use.
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{| class="darktable sortable" style="text-align:left;"
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|- style="text-align:left;"
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! style="text-align:left;" | Name
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! Type
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! Cost
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! Recommended Classes
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Tattered Dreadmist Mask}} || Cloth || {{Cost|1500}} || Mage, Warlock, Priest, (Druid)
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Preened Tribal War Feathers}} || Spell Leather || {{Cost|1500}} || Druid
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Stained Shadowcraft Cap}} || Leather || {{Cost|1500}} || Druid, Rogue, (Shaman), (Hunter), [Paladin], [Warrior]
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| {{loot|heirloom|Mystical Coif of Elements}} || Spell Mail || {{Cost|1500}} || Shaman, (Paladin)
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Tarnished Raging Berserker's Helm}} || Mail || {{Cost|1500}} || Shaman, Hunter
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| {{loot|heirloom|Polished Helm of Valor}} || Plate || {{Cost|1500}} || Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight
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|}
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==Head and Shoulder Enchants==
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The head enchants available at revered with certain factions, and the shoulder [[enchants]] available at [[exalted]] with the [[Sons of Hodir]], are also heirloom-quality items, but are only useable by level 80 characters. This is to allow for the use of these powerful enchants without having to grind through the [[reputation]]s (particularly Sons of Hodir) with another character.
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The enchants became [[Bind to Account]] in [[Patch 3.3.0]]. Note that these Heirloom items are the only the ''highest level'' version of the item the faction vendor carries. For example, {{loot|rare|Lesser Inscription of the Axe}} is not an Heirloom and the name will not appear in a brown color in the vendor's trade window.
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{| class="darktable zebra sortable" style="text-align:left;"
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|- style="text-align:left;"
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! style="text-align:left;" | Name
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! Slot
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! Faction
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! Reputation
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! Cost
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Arcanum of Blissful Mending}} || Head || [[Wyrmrest Accord]] || Revered || {{Cost|150}}
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Arcanum of Burning Mysteries}} || Head || [[Kirin Tor]] || Revered || {{Cost|150}}
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Arcanum of Torment}} || Head || [[Knights of the Ebon Blade]] || Revered || {{Cost|150}}
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Arcanum of the Stalwart Protector}} || Head || [[Argent Crusade]] || Revered || {{Cost|150}}
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Greater Inscription of the Axe}} || Shoulder || [[Sons of Hodir]] ||Exalted || {{Cost|100}}
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Greater Inscription of the Crag}} || Shoulder || [[Sons of Hodir]] ||Exalted || {{Cost|100}}
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Greater Inscription of the Pinnacle}} || Shoulder || [[Sons of Hodir]] ||Exalted || {{Cost|100}}
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|-
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| {{loot|heirloom|Greater Inscription of the Storm}} || Shoulder || [[Sons of Hodir]] ||Exalted || {{Cost|100}}
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|}
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==Enchanting your Heirlooms==
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Heirlooms can be enchanted only with enhancements that will not bind the item to the character. The items are treated as [[item level]] 1, and as such can not use most [[Burning Crusade]] or higher enhancements, including [[Death Knight]] [[runes]]. Also worth considering is the fact that some of the enhancements that can be used will not actually take effect unless the character using them is of the appropriate level.
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The shoulder enchants from the Inscription profession will work on Heirlooms shoulders at any level, however you will require Inscription for the enchant to take effect. This means minimum level required is 65 (to have 400 skill). The pvp shoulder enchant will only work when your character reaches level 70.
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For the sake of space, only the most useful enchantments are included. (Note: You are able to place [[Zul'Gurub_enchantment | Zandalar Signets]] on Heirloom Items if you have the rep though they require lvl 55 to become active.)
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{| class="darktable zebra sortable" style="text-align:left;"
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! Slot
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|-
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Crusader}} || Melee Weapon
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|-
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Lifestealing}} || Melee Weapon
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Fiery Weapon}} || Melee Weapon
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|-
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Icy Chill}} || Melee Weapon
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Agility}} || Melee Weapon
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Strength}} || Melee Weapon
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Superior Striking}} || Melee Weapon
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility}} || 2H Weapon
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| {{loot|Common|Iron Counterweight}} || 2H Weapon
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Spellpower}} || Caster Weapon
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Healing Power}} || Caster Weapon
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect}} || Caster Weapon
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Weapon - Mighty Spirit}} || Caster Weapon
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! style="text-align:left;" | Chest Enchant
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Chest - Stats}}
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Chest - Greater Stats}}
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Chest - Major Mana}}
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| {{loot|enchant|Enchant Chest - Major Health}}
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! style="text-align:left;" | Ranged Enchant
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! Level Req.
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| {{loot|common|Crude Scope}} || 5
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| {{loot|common|Standard Scope}} || 10
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| {{loot|rare|Biznicks 247x128 Accurascope}} || 50
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| {{loot|rare|Heartseeker Scope}} || 70
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! style="text-align:left;" | Shoulder Enchant
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! Level Req.
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| {{loot|uncommon|Chromatic Mantle of the Dawn}} || 50
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| Zandalar Signet of {{loot|rare|Zandalar Signet of Might|Might}}/{{loot|rare|Zandalar Signet of Mojo|Mojo}}/{{loot|rare|Zandalar Signet of Serenity|Serenity}} || 55
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| Master's Inscription of the {{loot|heirloom|Master's Inscription of the Axe|Axe}}/{{loot|heirloom|Master's Inscription of the Crag|Crag}}/{{loot|heirloom|Master's Inscription of the Pinnacle|Pinnacle}}/{{loot|heirloom|Master's Inscription of the Storm|Storm}} || 65 (400 Inscription)
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| {{loot|epic|Greater Inscription of the Gladiator}} || 70
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| Greater Inscription of the {{loot|heirloom|Greater Inscription of the Axe|Axe}}/{{loot|heirloom|Greater Inscription of the Crag|Crag}}/{{loot|heirloom|Greater Inscription of the Pinnacle|Pinnacle}}/{{loot|heirloom|Greater Inscription of the Storm|Storm}} || 80
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== References ==
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== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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* [http://www.armory-light.com/tools/heirloom-calculator/ Armory Light: Heirloom Scaling Calculator]
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* [http://quickarmory.com/heirloom.php Heirloom Items Scale Calculator]
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* [http://rrvs.blogspot.com/2008/09/bind-to-account.html RRVS: Beta Bind to account items]
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* [http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=15674.0 MMOC: Some BtA items]
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* [http://www.wowinsider.com/2008/09/11/bind-on-account-items-revealed/ WoW Insider on Heirlooms]
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* [http://www.mmo-champion.com/index.php?topic=67841.0 MMOC: Chests]
   
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Heirloom is an item type that was introduced with Wrath of the Lich King.[1] The items have a golden hue in their text color, and their attributes scale with the character's level.[2] Nearly all heirloom items are named after popular items from the early days of Classic WoW, and share the look of these items.

Once purchased, heirlooms bind to the account, as opposed to an individual character. This means they can be mailed to any character that shares the same account and server, including those of opposing faction (patch 3.3). Heirloom items can be returned for a refund within the normal two-hour grace period, but only if the item was not mailed to a different character yet.

Heirlooms automatically take on the attributes of a blue quality item of the level of its wearer. At level 80, heirlooms are approximately equivalent to an item level 187 rare item, and will ultimately be replaced by questing, instancing, and PvP at the maximum level. Heirloom items do not have a durability stat, and do not need to be repaired. This saves money when leveling your character. Heirlooms were given a durability stat in Patch 3.3.5, but this was quickly hotfixed.[citation needed] 

For classes that can wear mail and plate items, while the character is under level 40, heirlooms will appear as leather or mail armor types until that character is able to wear the mail or plate armor type. For instance, when purchasing an heirloom for a level 12 shaman, you want to buy a mail heirloom item, which will scale down to leather when equipped on the shaman until the shaman reaches level 40, when it will become mail again.

Heirloom shoulders and chestpieces allow greater experience gains while wearing them. The experience bonuses from the shoulder and chestpieces stack with each other and with the rested bonus, and affect experience gains from quests,[3] but do not stack with Inv essenceofwintergrasp [Essence of Wintergrasp].

Heirloom item restrictions are skill based and not class based. For instance, any class could wear the cloth shoulders and chest for the 20% experience boost, but classes such as warriors and rogues would not benefit from the item's casting stats.

Tips for Early Purchasing

If you're thrifty and plan to level several alts, aim for gear many different classes can use even if the gear might be not be optimal for all of them. This is especially important since enchants for such gear tend to go for high prices on auction houses. For example, spell shoulders and spell staffs are popular heirlooms since nearly all classes that use mana can find some use for them compared to stuff like paladin-specific spellplate. Similarly, shoulders of any kind should take preference over weapons, the former for their experience boost (even if it creates suboptimal stats) while the latter are mostly a convenience to the player with the exception of gear-dependent tanks.


Shoulders

The heirloom shoulders were originally sold only in Wintergrasp or Dalaran. In Patch 3.2.0, the shoulders sold in Dalaran are also purchasable from Dame Evniki Kapsalis at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown for Champion's Seals once the title <Crusader> has been earned.[4].

Name Type Bought In Cost Namesake Recommended Classes
[Exquisite Sunderseer Mantle] Cloth - PvP Wintergrasp 2175 Honor Points [Sunderseer Mantle] Mage, Warlock, Priest
[Tattered Dreadmist Mantle] Cloth - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Dreadmist Mantle] Mage, Warlock, Priest
[Lasting Feralheart Spaulders] Spell Leather - PvP Wintergrasp 2175 Honor Points [Feralheart Spaulders] Druid
[Preened Ironfeather Shoulders] Spell Leather - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Ironfeather Shoulders] Druid
[Exceptional Stormshroud Shoulders] Leather - PvP Wintergrasp 2175 Honor Points [Stormshroud Shoulders] Rogue, Druid, (Hunter)
[Stained Shadowcraft Spaulders] Leather - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Shadowcraft Spaulders] Rogue, Druid, (Hunter)
[Aged Pauldrons of The Five Thunders] Spell Mail - PvP Wintergrasp 2175 Honor Points [Pauldrons of The Five Thunders] Shaman
[Mystical Pauldrons of Elements] Spell Mail - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Pauldrons of Elements] Shaman
[Prized Beastmaster's Mantle] Mail - PvP Wintergrasp 2175 Honor Points [Beastmaster's Mantle] Shaman, Hunter
[Champion Herod's Shoulder] Mail - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Herod's Shoulder] Shaman, Hunter
[Pristine Lightforge Spaulders] Spell Plate - PvP Wintergrasp 2175 Honor Points [Lightforge Spaulders] Paladin
[Strengthened Stockade Pauldrons] Plate - PvP Wintergrasp 2175 Honor Points [Stockade Pauldrons] Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight
[Polished Spaulders of Valor] Plate - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Spaulders of Valor] Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight

Chestpieces

Heirloom chestpieces were released in Patch 3.2.0. They have a 10% experience boost from quests and kills, and this boost stacks with the 10% from the shoulders (thus making leveling for the lower-levels much easier)[5].

These can be purchased from Dame Evniki Kapsalis once the title <Crusader> has been earned, at the Argent Tournament Grounds in Icecrown costing 60 [Champion's Seal], or from Enchanter Erodin (Horde) / Enchanter Isian (Alliance) in Dalaran costing 2175 Justice Points.

Source, stats, images:[1]

Below, classes in parentheses are not in the proper armor class, but will still get the full benefit from the listed heirloom. Classes in brackets will find the heirloom significantly weaker than another one, but will still benefit. Keep this in mind if buying an heirloom for several alts to use.

Name Type Bought In Cost Namesake Recommended Classes
[Tattered Dreadmist Robe] Cloth - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Dreadmist Robe] Mage, Warlock, Priest, (Druid)
[Preened Ironfeather Breastplate] Spell Leather - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Ironfeather Breastplate] Druid
[Stained Shadowcraft Tunic] Leather - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Shadowcraft Tunic] Druid, Rogue, (Shaman), (Hunter), [Paladin], [Warrior]
[Mystical Vest of Elements] Spell Mail - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Vest of Elements] Shaman, (Paladin)
[Champion's Deathdealer Breastplate] Mail - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Deathdealer Breastplate] Shaman, Hunter
[Polished Breastplate of Valor] Plate - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Breastplate of Valor] Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight

Weapons, accessories, misc.

Like the shoulders, many of these weapons and other heirlooms were originally sold either in Dalaran or in Wintergrasp. Some were added as available only at the Argent Tournament, but currently both the Dalaran and Argent Tournament vendors offer the same selection of items. A quest reward ring was added in Patch 3.3.0 that grants players an additional 5% XP bonus (stackable with the shoulder and chest bonuses).

Name Type Bought In Cost Namesake Recommended Classes
[Grand Staff of Jordan] Staff - PvP Wintergrasp 3500 Honor Points [Staff of Jordan] Mage, Priest, Warlock, Druid
[Dignified Headmaster's Charge] Staff - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 3500 Justice Points / 95 Champion's Seal [Headmaster's Charge] Mage, Priest, Warlock, Druid, Hunter (twink up to level 19)
[The Blessed Hammer of Grace] 1H Mace - PvP Wintergrasp 2725 Honor Points [The Hammer of Grace] Shaman, Paladin, Priest, Druid
[Devout Aurastone Hammer] 1H Mace - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2725 Justice Points / 75 Champion's Seal [Aurastone Hammer] Shaman, Paladin, Priest, Druid
[Venerable Mass of McGowan] 1H Mace - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 75 Champion's Seal [Mass of McGowan] Rogue, Shaman, Death Knight, Warrior (levels 20-59)
[Sharpened Scarlet Kris] Dagger - PvP Wintergrasp 2175 Honor Points [Scarlet Kris] Rogue, Hunter
[Balanced Heartseeker] Dagger - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Heartseeker] Rogue, Hunter
[Battleworn Thrash Blade] 1H Sword - PvP Wintergrasp 2175 Honor Points [Thrash Blade] Rogue, Death Knight, Warrior (level 20-59)
[Venerable Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge] 1H Sword -PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 2175 Justice Points / 60 Champion's Seal [Dal'Rend's Sacred Charge] Rogue, Death Knight, Warrior (level 20-59), Hunter (20+)
[Reforged Truesilver Champion] 2H Sword -PvP Wintergrasp 3500 Honor Points [Truesilver Champion] Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight
[Bloodied Arcanite Reaper] 2H Axe - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 3500 Justice Points / 95 Champion's Seal [Arcanite Reaper] Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight, Shaman (levels 1-40)
[Repurposed Lava Dredger] 2H Mace - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 3500 Justice Points / 95 Champion's Seal [Finkle's Lava Dredger] Druid, Shaman (levels 1-40)
[Charmed Ancient Bone Bow] Bow - PvE Dalaran or Icecrown 3500 Justice Points / 95 Champion's Seal [Ancient Bone Bow] Hunter, Warrior, Rogue
[Upgraded Dwarven Hand Cannon] Gun - PvP Wintergrasp 3500 Honor Points [Dwarven Hand Cannon] Hunter, Warrior, Rogue
[Inherited Insignia of the Alliance] Trinket - PvP Wintergrasp 2725 Honor Points [Insignia of the Alliance] All
[Inherited Insignia of the Horde] Trinket - PvP Wintergrasp 2725 Honor Points [Insignia of the Horde] All
[Discerning Eye of the Beast] Trinket Dalaran or Icecrown 2725 Justice Points / 75 Champion's Seal [Eye of the Beast] All caster
[Swift Hand of Justice] Trinket Dalaran or Icecrown 2725 Justice Points / 75 Champion's Seal [Hand of Justice] All
[Dread Pirate Ring] Ring Northrend Quest Reward - Kalu'ak Fishing Derby All

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Cataclysm Patch 4.0.1 (2010-10-12): [Wintergrasp Commendations] were removed. All PvP zone marks were eliminated with the Honor Point conversion.
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Cloaks

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Heirloom Cloaks have a 5% experience boost from quests and kills and stack with all other Heirloom items.

These items are sold by Guild vendors for 1200g after completing the achievement Money achievement Guild Level 10. You will also need Honored Guild Reputation to purchase these items.

Classes in brackets will find the heirloom significantly weaker than another one, but will still benefit. Keep this in mind if buying an heirloom for several alts to use.

Name Type Cost Recommended Classes
[Inherited Cape of the Black Baron] Agility Cloak 1200g Shaman, Hunter, Rogue, Druid
[Ancient Bloodmoon Cloak] Spell Cloak 1200g Mage, Warlock, Priest, Druid, Shaman
[Worn Stoneskin Gargoyle Cape] Strength Cloak 1200g Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight, (Druid), (Shaman), (Hunter)

Head

Cataclysm This section concerns content related to Cataclysm.

Heirloom heads now appearing in Patch 4.0.3a as part of the new Guild Leveling/Rewards system. They have a 10% experience boost from quests and kills and stack with all other Heirloom items.

These can be purchased from Alliance Shay Pressler <Guild Vendor> OR Horde Goram <Guild Vendor> once your guild has Reached Level 20.

Below, classes in parentheses are not in the proper armor class, but will still get the full benefit from the listed heirloom. Classes in brackets will find the heirloom significantly weaker than another one, but will still benefit. Keep this in mind if buying an heirloom for several alts to use.

Name Type Cost Recommended Classes
[Tattered Dreadmist Mask] Cloth 1500g Mage, Warlock, Priest, (Druid)
[Preened Tribal War Feathers] Spell Leather 1500g Druid
[Stained Shadowcraft Cap] Leather 1500g Druid, Rogue, (Shaman), (Hunter), [Paladin], [Warrior]
[Mystical Coif of Elements] Spell Mail 1500g Shaman, (Paladin)
[Tarnished Raging Berserker's Helm] Mail 1500g Shaman, Hunter
[Polished Helm of Valor] Plate 1500g Paladin, Warrior, Death Knight

Head and Shoulder Enchants

The head enchants available at revered with certain factions, and the shoulder enchants available at exalted with the Sons of Hodir, are also heirloom-quality items, but are only useable by level 80 characters. This is to allow for the use of these powerful enchants without having to grind through the reputations (particularly Sons of Hodir) with another character.

The enchants became Bind to Account in Patch 3.3.0. Note that these Heirloom items are the only the highest level version of the item the faction vendor carries. For example, [Lesser Inscription of the Axe] is not an Heirloom and the name will not appear in a brown color in the vendor's trade window.

Name Slot Faction Reputation Cost
[Arcanum of Blissful Mending] Head Wyrmrest Accord Revered 150g
[Arcanum of Burning Mysteries] Head Kirin Tor Revered 150g
[Arcanum of Torment] Head Knights of the Ebon Blade Revered 150g
[Arcanum of the Stalwart Protector] Head Argent Crusade Revered 150g
[Greater Inscription of the Axe] Shoulder Sons of Hodir Exalted 100g
[Greater Inscription of the Crag] Shoulder Sons of Hodir Exalted 100g
[Greater Inscription of the Pinnacle] Shoulder Sons of Hodir Exalted 100g
[Greater Inscription of the Storm] Shoulder Sons of Hodir Exalted 100g

Enchanting your Heirlooms

Heirlooms can be enchanted only with enhancements that will not bind the item to the character. The items are treated as item level 1, and as such can not use most Burning Crusade or higher enhancements, including Death Knight runes. Also worth considering is the fact that some of the enhancements that can be used will not actually take effect unless the character using them is of the appropriate level.

The shoulder enchants from the Inscription profession will work on Heirlooms shoulders at any level, however you will require Inscription for the enchant to take effect. This means minimum level required is 65 (to have 400 skill). The pvp shoulder enchant will only work when your character reaches level 70.

For the sake of space, only the most useful enchantments are included. (Note: You are able to place Zandalar Signets on Heirloom Items if you have the rep though they require lvl 55 to become active.)

Enchant Slot
[Enchant Weapon - Crusader] Melee Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Lifestealing] Melee Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Fiery Weapon] Melee Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Icy Chill] Melee Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Agility] Melee Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Strength] Melee Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Superior Striking] Melee Weapon
[Enchant 2H Weapon - Agility] 2H Weapon
[Iron Counterweight] 2H Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Spellpower] Caster Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Healing Power] Caster Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Mighty Intellect] Caster Weapon
[Enchant Weapon - Mighty Spirit] Caster Weapon
Chest Enchant
[Enchant Chest - Stats]
[Enchant Chest - Greater Stats]
[Enchant Chest - Major Mana]
[Enchant Chest - Major Health]
Ranged Enchant Level Req.
[Crude Scope] 5
[Standard Scope] 10
[Biznicks 247x128 Accurascope] 50
[Heartseeker Scope] 70
Shoulder Enchant Level Req.
[Chromatic Mantle of the Dawn] 50
Zandalar Signet of [Might]/[Mojo]/[Serenity] 55
Master's Inscription of the [Axe]/[Crag]/[Pinnacle]/[Storm] 65 (400 Inscription)
[Greater Inscription of the Gladiator] 70
Greater Inscription of the [Axe]/[Crag]/[Pinnacle]/[Storm] 80


References

 
  1. ^ http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679633896&sid=2000#18
  2. ^ http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=9679633896&sid=2000&pageNo=4#75
  3. ^ Do the herloom shoulders increase quest xp? | 2009-05-27 17:20 by Blizzard Entertainment Bornakk
  4. ^ Zarhym 2009-07-24. Re: 3.2 new heirlooms. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
  5. ^ Zarhym 2009-06-16. Re: 3.2 new heirlooms. Retrieved on 2009-08-03.​ “One thing I can tell you is that chest piece heirlooms will be available in the next content patch. They will provide a 10% experience bonus that stacks with the shoulder bonus.”

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