Is Chain Link Towel in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Chain Link Towel is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Chain Link Towel in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Chain Link Towel is uncommon quality, item level 48 with no level requirement.

What does Chain Link Towel sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 63s 92c for one Chain Link Towel in Classic Era.

What slot is Chain Link Towel in WoW Classic?

Chain Link Towel is a Back Cloth in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Chain Link Towel - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 25, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).

One of the choices from Rescue OOX-22/FE!.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In WoW Forever it is item level 48, sells to vendors for 63s 92c and is named Chainlink Towel. In Classic Era it is item level 48, sells to vendors for 63s 92c and is named Chainlink Towel. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 48, sells to vendors for 63s 92c and is named Chainlink Towel. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 48, sells to vendors for 63s 92c and is named Chainlink Towel. In MoP Classic it is item level 48, sells to vendors for 63s 92c and is named Chainlink Towel.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	25	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	24g 74s 18c
WoW Forever	48	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	63s 92c
Classic Era	48	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	63s 92c
The Burning Crusade	48	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	63s 92c
Wrath of the Lich King	48	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	63s 92c
MoP Classic	48	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	63s 92c

Chain Link Towel Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Chain Link Towel is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 2860. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Chain Link Towel.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Chain Link Towel Comes From

Quests That Reward Chain Link Towel

1 quest lists Chain Link Towel among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Rescue OOX-22/FE! with Failed Flying Experiment

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Chain Link Towel Compares

Who It Suits

Chain Link Towel 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.

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Chain Link Towel (item level 25) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 24 to 26.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Chain Link Towel (this item)	25		+4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +10 Versatility. Quest	Not listed
Keeper's Cloak	25	19	+7 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Jadefire Cloak	25	19	+4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Ironhide Cloak	25	19	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Blackmetal Cape	25	19	+5 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop	Not listed
Blackflame Cape	25	19	+5 Agility, +2 Fire Resistance, +2 Shadow Resistance. World Drop	Not listed
Highborne Cloak	26	20	+6 Stamina, +6 Intellect, +4 Versatility. World Drop	Not listed
Praetorian Cloak	26	20	+4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Merciless Cloak	26	20	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Gossamer Cape	24	17	+4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Warmonger's Cloak	24	17	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed

Highborne Cloak has the highest item level here (26).

Next item levels up from Chain Link Towel among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Mageflame Cloak (item level 28), Dark Phantom Cape (item level 28), Elegant Cloak (item level 28), Nightshade Cloak (item level 28) and Cindercloth Cloak (item level 28).

Nearest lower item levels below Chain Link Towel among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Energy Cloak (item level 22), Imperial Cloak (item level 22), Regal Cloak (item level 22), Ranger Cloak (item level 22) and Warden's Cloak (item level 22).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Chain Link Towel Fits

Items That Share Chain Link Towel's Icon

Chain Link Towel uses icon file 133757, which 50 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Blackmetal Cape ID 9512 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25
Renegade Cloak ID 9867 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19
Featherskin Cape ID 10843 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Ebonhold Cloak ID 8266 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26
Ethereal Mist Cape ID 11873 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Nightfall Drape ID 12465 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Defender Cloak ID 6575 · Armor - Cloth · item level 12
Seer's Cape ID 6378 · Armor - Cloth · item level 10

Items Numbered Next to Chain Link Towel

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 9648 (9643 to 9653) were usually added in the same batch as Chain Link Towel: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Optomatic Deflector ID 9643 · Armor - Shield · item level 26
Thermotastic Egg Timer ID 9644 · Armor · item level 26
Gnomish Inventor Boots ID 9645 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25
Gnomish Water Sinking Device ID 9646 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Failed Flying Experiment ID 9647 · Armor - Leather · item level 25
Royal Highmark Vestments ID 9649 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Honorguard Chestpiece ID 9650 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Gryphon Rider's Stormhammer ID 9651 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 27
Gryphon Rider's Leggings ID 9652 · Armor - Leather · item level 27
Speedy Racer Goggles ID 9653 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26

Chain Link Towel Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 9648 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 123 gold70 silver
Vendor sell price: 24 gold74 silver
Material: Cloth
Equip slot: Back
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

Chain Link Towel in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Chain Link Towel 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 Chain Link Towel next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Chain Link Towel in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Chain Link Towel is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Chain Link Towel in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Chain Link Towel is uncommon quality, item level 48 with no level requirement.
What does Chain Link Towel sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 63s 92c for one Chain Link Towel in Classic Era.
What slot is Chain Link Towel in WoW Classic?: Chain Link Towel is a Back Cloth in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Listed as: Chainlink Towel
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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