This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Cloth Back, item level 27, requires level 20, binds when picked up. Drops from High Interrogator Gerstahn in Blackrock Depths.
| Drop | High Interrogator Gerstahn in Blackrock Depths |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 53, requires level 48 and sells to vendors for 96s 98c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 53, requires level 48 and sells to vendors for 96s 98c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 53, requires level 48 and sells to vendors for 16s 98c. In MoP Classic it is item level 52, requires level 47 and sells to vendors for 91s 49c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 27 | 20 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 34g 30s 25c |
| Classic Era | 53 | 48 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 96s 98c |
| The Burning Crusade | 53 | 48 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 96s 98c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 53 | 48 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 16s 98c |
| MoP Classic | 52 | 47 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 91s 49c |
In the Appearances collection, Blackveil Cape is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 3194. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Blackveil Cape in the loot of 1 encounter.
High Interrogator Gerstahn in Blackrock Depths
Also drops from this encounter (3 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Blackveil Cape carries Agility or Strength or Intellect, the primary stat of Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Blackveil Cape (item level 27) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 27 to 28.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackveil Cape (this item) | 27 | 20 | +4 Agility or Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Bonecaster's Cape | 27 | 20 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Pridelord Cape | 27 | 20 | +2 Strength, +6 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Mageflame Cloak | 28 | 22 | +6 Intellect, +4 Fire Resistance. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elegant Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Nightshade Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Cindercloth Cloak | 28 | 21 | +6 Stamina, +5 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Eternal Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elunarian Cloak | 28 | 22 | +6 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +1 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Warstrike Cape | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Grand Cloak | 28 | 21 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Elegant Cloak has the highest item level here (28).
Next item levels up from Blackveil Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Cloak of the Black Void (item level 32), Cloak of the Moon (item level 33), Cloak of Frozen Spirits (item level 33), Savage Cloak (item level 35) and Spiritcaller Cloak (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Blackveil Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Potent Cape (item level 24), Rageclaw Cloak (item level 24), Gryphon Cloak (item level 24), Formidable Cape (item level 24) and Blackforge Cape (item level 23).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blackveil Cape uses icon file 133770, which 217 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Wine-Stained Cloak ID 11475 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2Cape of the Fire Salamander ID 11812 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Brilliant Red Cloak ID 12253 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Blisterbane Wrap ID 12552 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Butcher's Apron ID 12608 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Long Draping Cape ID 10638 · Armor - Cloth · item level 8Frostweaver Cape ID 12968 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Mageflame Cloak ID 13007 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 11626 (11617 to 11631) were usually added in the same batch as Blackveil Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Eridan's Supplies ID 11617 · Quest
Lesser Arcanum of Rumination ID 11622 · Quest · item level 25
Spritecaster Cape ID 11623 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Kentic Amice ID 11624 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Enthralled Sphere ID 11625 · Armor · item level 27
Fleetfoot Greaves ID 11627 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Houndmaster's Bow ID 11628 · Weapon - Bow · item level 27
Houndmaster's Rifle ID 11629 · Weapon - Gun · item level 27
Rockshard Pellets ID 11630 · Miscellaneous
Stoneshell Guard ID 11631 · Armor - Shield · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 11626 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Blackveil 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 Blackveil 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 Blackveil 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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