At what level does the experience bonus from heirloom equipment stop working?

Question

After googling around and reading various forums, there is no quorum on when exp gaining experience from heirloom stops working.

I just hit level 80 on my alt, and some forums report it is level 80 - others say some work until 85, others until 81.

What's the correct answer for this since I can't find an official response from Blizzard?

Asked by imaginative

Answer

Experience bonus and stat scaling stops upon reaching:

Level 80

• Shoulders
• Chest
• Ring
• Weapons*
• Trinkets*

Level 85

• Head
• Back

^{*These heirlooms do not provide an experience bonus, but the stats stop scaling.}

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This will still be true when Mists of Pandaria releases, so your Cataclysm heirlooms will not be worth using while leveling 85-90.

Answered by dpatchery

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