An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 23, requires level 16, binds when equipped.
On Blackforge Cape's most active realm, the Auction House minimum price has held steady at 416 gold85 silver over the last 30 days.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 38s 25c. In Classic Era it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 38s 25c. In MoP Classic it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 38s 25c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 58s 21c |
| WoW Forever | 42 | 37 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 38s 25c |
| Classic Era | 42 | 37 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 38s 25c |
| MoP Classic | 42 | 37 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 38s 25c |
In the Appearances collection, Blackforge Cape is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2087. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Blackforge Cape 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 Blackforge Cape (item level 23) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 22 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackforge Cape (this item) | 23 | 16 | +4 Versatility, +6 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bloodwoven Cloak | 23 | 16 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Windchaser Cloak | 23 | 16 | +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +4 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Imposing Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bonelink Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Scorpashi Cape | 24 | 17 | +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +1 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Potent Cape | 24 | 18 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Formidable Cape | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Mistscape Cloak | 22 | 15 | +5 Stamina, +9 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Imperial Cloak | 22 | 15 | +5 Stamina, +6 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Regal Cloak | 22 | 15 | +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Scorpashi Cape has the highest item level here (24).
Next item levels up from Blackforge Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Blackflame Cape (item level 25), Praetorian Cloak (item level 26), Merciless Cloak (item level 26), Bonecaster's Cape (item level 27) and Pridelord Cape (item level 27).
Nearest lower item levels below Blackforge Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Tigerstrike Mantle (item level 20), Twilight Cape (item level 20), Knight's Cloak (item level 20), Archer's Cloak (item level 20) and Sparkleshell Cloak (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blackforge Cape uses icon file 133772, which 140 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Warmonger's Cloak ID 9959 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Duskwoven Cape ID 10060 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Master's Cloak ID 10249 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Spritecaster Cape ID 11623 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27The Emperor's New Cape ID 11930 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Blackflame Cape ID 13109 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Cape of the Black Baron ID 13340 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Opulent Cape ID 14280 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 6424 (6419 to 6429) were usually added in the same batch as Blackforge Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Glyphed Mitts ID 6419 · Armor - Leather · item level 21
Glyphed Boots ID 6420 · Armor - Leather · item level 22
Glyphed Belt ID 6421 · Armor - Leather · item level 21
Glyphed Helm ID 6422 · Armor - Leather · item level 22
Blackforge Greaves ID 6423 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Blackforge Girdle ID 6425 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Blackforge Bracers ID 6426 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Mistscape Robe ID 6427 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Mistscape Gloves ID 6428 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23
Mistscape Wizard Hat ID 6429 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24The raw ItemSparse values for item 6424 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Blackforge Cape 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 Blackforge Cape 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 Blackforge Cape
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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