This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Finger, item level 33, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 146 and sells to vendors for 3g 31s 62c. In MoP Classic it is item level 146 and sells to vendors for 3g 31s 62c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 68s 32c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 146 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 31s 62c |
| MoP Classic | 146 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 31s 62c |
2 quests list Circlet of the Forgotten Mercenary among their rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
Warblade of the Forgotten Footman, 
Valonforth's Remembrance, 
Hood of the Forgotten Rifleman, 
Chestpiece of the Forgotten CaptainValonforth's Remembrance, Warblade of the Forgotten Footman, Hood of the Forgotten Rifleman, Chestpiece of the Forgotten CaptainRead from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Circlet of the Forgotten Mercenary 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 9 items nearest to Circlet of the Forgotten Mercenary (item level 33) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot, from item level 25 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circlet of the Forgotten Mercenary (this item) | 33 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +9 Haste, +5 Versatility | Not listed | |
 Shadowmight Ring | 34 | 29 | +6 Haste, +2 Critical Strike, +2 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Jewelcrafting | Not listed |
 Sodalite Band | 32 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Amber Band | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Mereldar Ring | 36 | 31 | +4 Agility, +7 Stamina | Not listed |
 Quicksilver Ring | 29 | 23 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina | Not listed |
 Immaculate Ring | 38 | 34 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina | Not listed |
 Swamp Ring | 28 | 22 | +4 Agility, +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 |
Immaculate Ring has the highest item level here (38).
Next item levels up from Circlet of the Forgotten Mercenary among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot: Deep Amber Loop (item level 46), Skystone Loop (item level 46), Azsunite Loop (item level 46), Shadowghast Ring (item level 175) and Gleaming Copper Band (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Circlet of the Forgotten Mercenary among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot: Fen Ring (item level 21), Spinel Ring (item level 20), Cerulean Ring (item level 20), Tundra Ring (item level 19) and Gold Wedding Band (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Circlet of the Forgotten Mercenary uses icon file 133348, which 11 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Gold Pirate Earring ID 20021 · QuestGordok Nose Ring ID 18464 · Armor · item level 25Thallium Hoop ID 11986 · Armor · item level 22Sha'ni's Ring ID 11869 · Armor · item level 27Snake Hoop ID 6750 · Armor · item level 20Grell Earring ID 5336 · QuestGolden Hook ID 82335 · Miscellaneous · item level 32 "Made of precious metal. Not very useful for catching fish."Invader's Scarlet Seal ID 118761 · Armor · item level 40Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 38036 (38031 to 38042) were usually added in the same batch as Circlet of the Forgotten Mercenary: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Azurehunter Legguards ID 38031 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Wyrm-Slave Collar ID 38032 · Armor · item level 33
Ice Heart Chestguard ID 38033 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Serrated Chain Links ID 38034 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Tightened Chainmesh Boots ID 38035 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Westwind Shoulderguards ID 38037 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Iceshear Pauldrons ID 38039 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Iceshear Bindings ID 38040 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Westwind Waistband ID 38041 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Scourge Ghoul Collar ID 38042 · Armor · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 38036 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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