This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Back, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 98s 17c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 57s 34c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 2g 57s 34c. In MoP Classic it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 57s 34c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 16s 84c |
| Classic Era | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 98s 17c |
| The Burning Crusade | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 57s 34c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 57s 34c |
| MoP Classic | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 57s 34c |
Appearance ID: 6128. 9 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloak of the Scourge carries Agility or Strength, the primary stat of Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Protection and Retribution Paladin; Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight; Enhancement Shaman; Brewmaster and Windwalker Monk; Feral and Guardian Druid; Havoc and Vengeance Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Cloak of the Scourge (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloak of the Scourge (this item) | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +4 Agility or Strength, +3 Critical Strike | Not listed |
 Glacial Cloak | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +6 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Onyxia Scale Cloak | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +6 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Master's Cloak | 29 | 23 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Masterwork Cape | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Indomitable Cloak | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +11 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dark Phantom Cape | 28 | 21 | +6 Agility, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Silvermoon Royal Cloak | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. 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 |
Silvermoon Royal Cloak has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Cloak of the Scourge among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Savage Cloak (item level 35), Spiritcaller Cloak (item level 37), Spiritguard Drape (item level 37), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Cape of Prowess (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Drape of Cruelty (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Cloak of the Scourge among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Jadefire Cloak (item level 25), Ironhide Cloak (item level 25), Gossamer Cape (item level 24), Champion's Cape (item level 24) and Warmonger's Cloak (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Cloak of the Scourge uses icon file 133775, which 20 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Veil of Eclipse ID 23017 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Sarannis' Mystic Sheen ID 28301 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Luminrath's Mantle ID 28352 · QuestLuminrath's Mantle ID 29235 · QuestDrape of Surgery ID 39272 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Shroud of the Citadel ID 39415 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Aged Winter Cloak ID 40250 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Shadow of the Ghoul ID 40410 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 23030 (23024 to 23036) were usually added in the same batch as Cloak of the Scourge: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Prepared Field Duty Papers ID 23024 · Quest
Seal of the Damned ID 23025 · Armor · item level 30
Warmth of Forgiveness ID 23027 · Armor · item level 30
Hailstone Band ID 23028 · Armor · item level 29
Noth's Frigid Heart ID 23029 · Armor · item level 29
Band of the Inevitable ID 23031 · Armor · item level 29
Glacial Headdress ID 23032 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Icy Scale Coif ID 23033 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Preceptor's Hat ID 23035 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Necklace of Necropsy ID 23036 · Armor · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 23030 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Cloak of the Scourge 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 Cloak of the Scourge next to the live retail market on this page.
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