This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Cloth Back, item level 14, requires level 9, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 23, requires level 18 and sells to vendors for 7s 30c. In Classic Era it is item level 23, requires level 18 and sells to vendors for 7s 30c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 23 and requires level 18. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 23 and requires level 18. In MoP Classic it is item level 23, requires level 18 and sells to vendors for 7s 97c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 14 | 9 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 13s 92c |
| WoW Forever | 23 | 18 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 7s 30c |
| Classic Era | 23 | 18 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 7s 30c |
| The Burning Crusade | 23 | 18 | Rare | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 23 | 18 | Rare | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 23 | 18 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 7s 97c |
In the Appearances collection, Caretaker's Cape is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 4479. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Battle Healer's CloakRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Caretaker's 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 Caretaker's Cape (item level 14) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 11 to 19.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caretaker's Cape (this item) | 14 | 9 | +3 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +2 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Wrangler's Cloak | 14 | 8 | +2 Agility, +3 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Spiked Chain Cloak | 14 | 9 | +2 Strength, +3 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Spidersilk Drape | 15 | 9 | +4 Critical Strike, +4 Stamina, +2 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Watcher's Cape | 15 | 9 | +2 Intellect, +4 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sentry's Cape | 15 | 9 | +2 Strength, +4 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Robust Cloak | 16 | 10 | +3 Agility, +4 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Pearl-Clasped Cloak | 11 | 7 | +3 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Combat Cloak | 19 | 12 | +5 Stamina, +3 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Nightsky Cloak | 19 | 12 | +5 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Insignia Cloak | 19 | 12 | +5 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
Combat Cloak has the highest item level here (19).
Next item levels up from Caretaker's Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Aurora Cloak (item level 21), Silksand Cape (item level 21), Nocturnal Cloak (item level 21), Steadfast Cloak (item level 21) and Mistscape Cloak (item level 22).
Nearest lower item levels below Caretaker's Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Embossed Leather Cloak (item level 6), Cloak of the Darkmoon Faire (item level 1) and Tyrhold Drape (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
4 other items in the current build are also called Caretaker's Cape. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Caretaker's Cape ID 19530 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Caretaker's Cape ID 19531 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Caretaker's Cape ID 19532 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23Caretaker's Cape ID 19533 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19Caretaker's Cape uses icon file 133765, which 45 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Faded Hakkari Cloak ID 20218 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Caretaker's Cape ID 19533 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19Caretaker's Cape ID 19532 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23Caretaker's Cape ID 19531 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Caretaker's Cape ID 19530 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Zephyr Cloak ID 18677 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Cloak of Enduring Swiftness ID 24454 · Armor - Cloth · item level 30Outrunner's Cloak ID 15501 · Armor - Cloth · item level 10Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 20428 (20422 to 20433) were usually added in the same batch as Caretaker's Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Twilight Cultist Medallion of Station ID 20422 · Miscellaneous
Sandworm Meat ID 20424 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Advisor's Gnarled Staff ID 20425 · Weapon - Staff · item level 14
Advisor's Ring ID 20426 · Armor · item level 14Battle Healer's Cloak ID 20427 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14
Legionnaire's Band ID 20429 · Armor · item level 14
Legionnaire's Sword ID 20430 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 14
Lorekeeper's Ring ID 20431 · Armor · item level 14
Signet of Beckoning: Fire ID 20432 · QuestSignet of Beckoning: Thunder ID 20433 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 20428 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Caretaker's 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 Caretaker's 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 Caretaker's 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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