A Rare Finger, item level 29, requires level 23, binds when equipped.
On Band of the Hierophant's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 55 gold over the last 30 days, ranging from 35 gold to 10,000 gold, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 60 and requires level 55. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 60 and requires level 55. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 60 and requires level 55. In MoP Classic it is item level 60 and requires level 55.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 23 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 79s 13c |
| Classic Era | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 79s 13c |
| The Burning Crusade | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 79s 13c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 79s 13c |
| MoP Classic | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 79s 13c |
Band of the Hierophant carries Intellect, the primary stat of Holy Paladin; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Elemental and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Mistweaver Monk; Balance and Restoration Druid; Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Band of the Hierophant (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot, from item level 20 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band of the Hierophant (this item) | 29 | 23 | +7 Versatility, +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Quicksilver Ring | 29 | 23 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Swamp Ring | 28 | 22 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Sodalite Band | 32 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Amber Band | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Runed Ring | 25 | 20 | +3 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike | Not listed |
 Brainlash | 25 | 19 | +6 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike | Not listed |
 Shadowmight Ring | 34 | 29 | +6 Haste, +2 Critical Strike, +2 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Jewelcrafting | Not listed |
 Marsh Ring | 24 | 17 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Immaculate Ring | 38 | 34 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina | Not listed |
 Spinel Ring | 20 | 13 | +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina | Not listed |
Immaculate Ring has the highest item level here (38).
Next item levels up from Band of the Hierophant among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot: Deep Amber Loop (item level 46), Skystone Loop (item level 46), Azsunite Loop (item level 46), Queen's Opal Loop (item level 46) and Shadowghast Ring (item level 175).
Nearest lower item levels below Band of the Hierophant among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot: Savannah Ring (item level 18), Cubic Zirconia Ring (item level 12) and Gold Wedding Band (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Band of the Hierophant uses icon file 133359, which 20 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Mark of the Dragon Lord ID 13143 · Armor · item level 29Blackstone Ring ID 17713 · Armor · item level 22Twilight Cultist Ring of Lordship ID 20451 · Miscellaneous · item level 30Simple Opal Ring ID 21767 · Armor · item level 27Mok'Nathal Clan Ring ID 24151 · Armor · item level 30Smoky Quartz Ring ID 25048 · Armor · item level 30Signet of Aeranas ID 25488 · Armor · item level 30Farseer's Band ID 25824 · Armor · item level 30Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 13096 (13089 to 13101) were usually added in the same batch as Band of the Hierophant: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Skibi's Pendant ID 13089 · Armor · item level 25
Medallion of Grand Marshal Morris ID 13091 · Armor · item level 28
Blush Ember Ring ID 13093 · Armor · item level 21
The Queen's Jewel ID 13094 · Armor · item level 18Assault Band ID 13095 · Armor · item level 24
Thunderbrow Ring ID 13097 · Armor · item level 18
Painweaver Band ID 13098 · Armor · item level 29
Moccasins of the White Hare ID 13099 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Furen's Boots ID 13100 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Wolfrunner Shoes ID 13101 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 13096 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Band of the Hierophant is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Band of the Hierophant next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Band of the Hierophant
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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