Blacksmiths can learn the recipes to make all the parts of this set by talking to Derotain Mudsipper in Gadgetzan. You will need to be level 50 and have blacksmith skill of 265.

Be ready for sticker shock. There's no elaborate quest involved to get the plans, you just have to hand over thorium. It takes 270 thorium to learn all the recipes.

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By TeaAddict on 07/10/2007 (Patch 2.1.3)

Although it lacks gloves and a tabard you look like a stormwind solider. I would like to see this on a tauren.

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By Snuggly on 07/10/2008 (Patch 2.4.2)

~~If you want to learn and complete the entire Imperial Plate Set, you will want to have 114 Thorium Bars, 12 rugged leather, and 1 star ruby.~~

You need to ~~be level 50 and~~ have 265 Blacksmithing. You do not have to have chosen a blacksmith specialty yet. You will want to collect 135 Thorium Bars to turn into Derotain Mudsipper for the quest Imperial Plate Armor given by Krathok Moltenfist in Orgrimmar for horde and Myolor Sunderfury in Ironforge for alliance.

The patterns you will learn for the Entire Imperial Plate Set are:

Imperial Plate Belt - (BS:265)Level 47 ~~10 Thorium Bars to learn pattern~~
Imperial Plate Shoulders - (BS:265) Level 47 ~~10 Thorium Bars to learn pattern~~
Imperial Plate Bracers - (BS:270)Level 49 ~~10 Thorium Bars to learn pattern~~
Imperial Plate Boots - (BS:295)Level 54 ~~20 Thorium Bars to learn pattern~~
Imperial Plate Helm - (BS:295)Level 54 ~~25 Thorium Bars to learn pattern~~
Imperial Plate Chest - (BS:300)Level 55 ~~30 Thorium Bars to learn pattern~~
Imperial Plate Leggings - (BS:300)Level 56 ~~30 Thorium Bars to learn pattern~~

Good luck ~~getting all that thorium and~~ skilling up your blacksmithing.

*As of patch 4.0.3 all these plan are now trainable at any Blacksmith trainer.

Last edited by Snuggly on 10/14/2011 (Patch 3.1.2) – edited 9 times

Rating: +24 [-] [+]

By Ayuko on 08/02/2007 (Patch 2.1.3)

Wonderful set for Horde if for nothing but the looks. Great to get a group of 10 Horde wearing this set and raid Southshore. It's too bad the guards aren't the least bit confused.

Rating: +9 [-] [+]

By Crelyar on 09/08/2007 (Patch 2.1.3)

The shield Aegis of Stormwind looks great with this set ;D

Last edited by Crelyar on 12/06/2008 (Patch 3.0.3)

Rating: +9 [-] [+]

By chop360 on 09/05/2010 (Patch 3.1.2)

List of Stormwind Guard set so far:
(Correct models and skins but not necessarily colours. Some suggestions taken from other posters' comments)

Head: Exact match (variations)
Shoulder: Wrong colours (variations)
Chest: Model not found (recommendations)
Cloak: Not required (recommendations)
Tabard: Not available to players (recommendations)
Waist: Wrong colours (variations) >Skin changing in cataclysm<
Hands: Model not found (recommendations)
Legs: Wrong colours (variations)>Skin changing in cataclysm<
Feet: Model not found (recommendations)
Shield: Wrong colours (variations) >Added in cataclysm<
Weapon: Exact match (variations)

Edit: Added sword
Edit 2: Added belt
Edit 3: Added legs
Edit 4: Added cataclysm shield
Edit 5: Added cataclysm skin changes

Last edited by chop360 on 09/27/2010 (Patch 3.1.2) – edited 5 times

Rating: +6 [-] [+]

By chipcookie on 04/01/2008 (Patch 2.4.1)

http://classicdb.ch/?item=8158 don't look too bad with this set either

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By RadioMan on 10/27/2007 (Patch 2.2.3)

While actually using the set for anything other than tormenting newbs is questionable, I found that learning the recipe for the Bracers is a great way to level your blacksmithing in that difficult range just under 300. They require comparatively little thorium and remain yellow up through 300, where Fel Sharpening Stones will take over.

Rating: +3 [-] [+]

By Littlebigman on 04/17/2008 (Patch 2.4.1)

The best gloves that fit with this set that I've found are a level 45 plate, these gloves arent for serous players who go for stats over looks, but I assumed if anyones on an alt you can do what I did and get a+15 to strength enchant to them.

[li]http://classicdb.ch/?item=8091[/li]

You could also get these gloves, they kinda go with it as well, but are lvl 32 and you cant get any
real good enchants. Plus they are mail but some people might like it more than others.

http://classicdb.ch/?item=2422

Last edited by Littlebigman on 04/17/2008 (Patch 2.4.1)

Rating: +3 [-] [+]

By oldiron79 on 07/10/2008 (Patch 2.4.2)

The looking like SW guard thing would be more accurate with a Belf pally or an Undead warrior than a Orc or Tauren warrior.

Is it possable to pull off the look with Mail? I'm sure there are shammis that would like to know....

The helm, boots, and leggings are the main things that you need from this set to do the look. You chest isn't that important(if you have better one) since you should have on tabard. The belt and shoulders you will want something differant for the look anyways. it doesn't have gloves, and gloves mostly cover up bracers.

Last edited by oldiron79 on 07/31/2008 (Patch 2.4.3)

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Crommi on 07/24/2007 (Patch 2.1.3)

Higher level pieces have become useless now that you can find TBC green plate pieces in AH, for an example all Grimscale plate pieces require only level 57 to use. Ofcourse, it might take some time to find those with right stats, but still better to use your thorium just for training Blacksmithing.

Imperial Plate Leggings http://classicdb.ch/?item=12429#M0z
507 Armor
+18 Strength
+18 Stamina
Requires Level 56

Grimscale Legguards of the Beast http://classicdb.ch/?item=24923
664 Armor
+19 Strength
+19 Agility
+29 Stamina
Requires Level 57

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By lampaso on 09/30/2007 (Patch 2.2.0)

Just got the entire set for 135 Thorium. Get the set early so that when you make the pieces you get points for each one made. This way it makes sense to learn this set.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By AsTaF on 08/27/2010 (Patch 3.1.2)

Hell yeah, I found it!
http://classicdb.ch/?item=31176/rockwurm-plate-handguards#.
I think, this is best gloves for this set.

Rating: +2 [-] [+]

By Tigerjoe on 08/19/2011 (Patch 3.1.2)

This one's going to get a lot more valuable in Patch 4.3 with the Transmogrifier coming in. Lots of RPers wanting to look like Stormwind Guards.

Not so much on the Horde side, obviously.

Rating: +1 [-] [+]

By moenbase on 09/23/2007 (Patch 2.1.3)

This set really looks excellent. Although the total materials (including learning the plans) is really expensive.
Too bad that it's easily outmatched by TBC armors.
I'm just keeping it in the bank as a memoir.

Rating: +1 [-] [+]

By Zind on 10/07/2007 (Patch 2.2.2)

While similar, this set is not exactly the same as the Stormwind guard's armor. The Heavy Mithril Shoulders(http://classicdb.ch/?item=7918) look more like the guards shoulders, along with the Grimscale Belt(http://classicdb.ch/?item=24918)

Rating: +1 [-] [+]

By freelancerbob on 11/27/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)

One of the easier pre BC sets to obtain, a blacksmith can craft you the entire set and have it waiting for you as you level.

They'll be replaced soon enough, but they are servicable for any warrior, or perhaps retribution-specced paladin, for the 50-60 levelling process.

While the individual parts aren't too impressive, they combine to form a modestly effective set, and have the added advantage of looking much like the stormwind guard uniform- a fact which is not lost on roleplayers.

Rating: +1 [-] [+]

By Drakias on 06/23/2008 (Patch 2.4.2)

WoWhead's chart displaying the amount of Stamina isn't quite correct, as it doesn't add in the Set Bonus. With the bonus you get a total of +112 Stamina total.

Rating: +1 [-] [+]

By KrugerKhan on 02/15/2009 (Patch 3.0.9)

All you have to do to see the set in 3D, then you Got To Click On The link Given By URGALI (http://classicdb.ch/?compare=12426:12425:12422:12427:12429:1203:15198:7918:3849:24918:14551) and when it shows the armor together then press the triangle facing down next to the armor and click "View In 3D" To See The Amor

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By Khaziga on 02/22/2011 (Patch 3.1.2)

What about using Stormwind Guard Shield http://classicdb.ch/?item=7188/stormwind-guard-shield with the rest what have been mentioned? :)

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By carnage1320 on 04/30/2011 (Patch 3.1.2)

I made a video of what it looks like on my warrior hope you like it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AajBFFjUsI4

Rating: +1 [-] [+]

By Kajind on 10/17/2011 (Patch 3.1.2)

I'm taking this badass set on my belf pala in 4.3 :)

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By SoulNal on 12/13/2011 (Patch 3.1.2)

For Transmog sets I recommend for gloves either

(Item #41975)

or

(Item #41127)

both are a lil darker blue color but compliment the set well.

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By Takata on 06/03/2012 (Patch 3.1.2)

Have it, now wondering if it will last me all the way through BC or will it get replaced by quest gear?

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By aceyaface on 07/12/2012 (Patch 3.1.2)

imperial plate set + commander's crest + stormwind tabard + ambrassador = happiness

Rating: +1 [-] [+]

By Stoicladimore on 08/13/2012 (Patch 3.1.2)

The set is actually a representation of the armor used by Alexandros Mograine, If you pay attention to the way he looks in the roleplay at the end of the death knight starting area you can get an idea for what glove look to go for with the set.

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By tjkroz on 09/06/2012 (Patch 3.1.2)

Since the Stormwind Guard shield can no longer be obtained in the game, I would recommend (Item #1203) or (Item #53598) as your shield to go with the set, if you play Alliance and use shields that is.

Last edited by tjkroz on 09/06/2012 (Patch 3.1.2) – edited 2 times

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By HinataObsession on 02/06/2013 (Patch 3.1.2)

Now that we have Cataclysm and Mists of Pandaria content - has anyone found a pair of gloves that are almost identical to the ones the Stormwind Guards use? Several of the mentioned ones are good, but are no longer available.

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By knumpcy on 03/30/2013 (Patch 3.1.2)

I have had no luck obtaining the Jouster's Gauntlets (Item #8158) so I have settled for this for the time being Gloves of the Dawn (Item #19057). I submitted a screenshot waiting on approval including the Gravetouch Greatsword (Item #88339) as my weapon choice for transmorg.

Last edited by knumpcy on 03/30/2013 (Patch 3.1.2) – edited 2 times

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By voltrain on 07/11/2013 (Patch 3.1.2)

The (Item #82930)don't look too bad as gloves for this set, and any blacksmith can make them. The only downside, is that you need to be 85.

Last edited by voltrain on 07/11/2013 (Patch 3.1.2)

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By crankyslap on 12/10/2007 (Patch 2.3.0)

How come a set that has such expensive materials, goes so cheap on the AH? :X

As an example, a thorium bar is worth 1g.
The Imperial Plate Chestpiece costs 20 thorium bars.
The Imperial Plate Chestpiece costs around 4g on the AH....

Why, why, oh why!?

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By beland on 03/22/2008 (Patch 2.3.3)

Found that "Stung" looked alot like stormwind guard sword

http://classicdb.ch/?item=24339

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By Ofelio on 09/12/2011 (Patch 3.1.2)

Transmog in future patch....hoping to sell a few on the shared auction house to the horde. Will horde want to look like stormwind guards?

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By KhazRyuu on 02/05/2012 (Patch 3.1.2)

http://classicdb.ch/?compare?items=12426:12425:12422:12427:12429:1203:15198:7918:3849:24918:14551#.

I think that might look good. Personally I'd rather not use the Heavy Mithril Shoulders or Jourster's Pauldrons, because of the wrong color. Sure they have the right model, but to me, it doesn't look right, so I prefer going with the shoulders provided by the set. :)

I think either sword that's on the item comparison which I linked, would look good with the set.

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Oh, but I just found out about Ango'rosh Pauldrons and I think they could also look good with the set.

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