Part of the Absolution Regalia transmog ensemble.collections

An Epic Cloth Head, item level 33, requires level 27, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).

Set: Vestments of Absolution

Vestments of Absolution (8 pieces)

Breeches of Absolution item level 33
Cowl of Absolution item level 33
Gloves of Absolution item level 33
Mantle of Absolution item level 33
Vestments of Absolution item level 33
Boots of Absolution item level 33
Belt of Absolution item level 33
Cuffs of Absolution item level 33

(2) Set: Reduces the mana cost of your Prayer of Healing ability by 10%.
(4) Set: Increases the healing from your Heal ability by 5%.

Cowl of Absolution is one of 8 pieces of Vestments of Absolution, alongside Breeches of Absolution, Gloves of Absolution and Mantle of Absolution and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.

Other versions

Across game versions

In The Burning Crusade it is item level 146 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 280 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 146, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c.

Version	Item level	Required level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	33	27	Epic	Binds when picked up	6g 37s 11c
The Burning Crusade	146	70	Epic	Binds when picked up	-
Wrath of the Lich King	280	80	Epic	Binds when picked up	-
MoP Classic	146	70	Epic	Binds when picked up	1c

Cowl of Absolution Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Cowl of Absolution is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8104. 3 other items wear the same appearance:

Achievements

Owning Cowl of Absolution counts toward The Battle for Mount Hyjal (10 points).

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Cowl of Absolution Compares

Who It Suits

Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Cowl of Absolution suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Cowl of Absolution (item level 33) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 29 to 37.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Cowl of Absolution (this item)	33	27	+9 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +7 Intellect. Vendor	Not listed
Destruction Holo-Gogs	32	25	+7 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +9 Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering	Not listed
Amethyst Beholder Eye	32	27	+7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Shadow Council Cowl	32	26	+7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Elementalist Skullcap	32	27	+7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Visage Liquification Goggles	35	28	+6 Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering	Not listed
Hat of Wintry Doom	35	30	+5 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Tailoring	Not listed
Crown of Endless Knowledge	31	26	+12 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +7 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Coldwraith Cowl	35	30	+8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades	37	32	+8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering	Not listed
Glacial Chapeau	29	25	+11 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring	Not listed

Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades has the highest item level here (37).

Next item levels up from Cowl of Absolution among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Silk Cowl (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mooncloth Helm (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Satin Hood (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Felweave Cowl (item level 39) and Falling Blossom Cowl (item level 40).

Nearest lower item levels below Cowl of Absolution among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Highborne Crown (item level 28), Opulent Crown (item level 27), Spellpower Goggles Xtreme Plus (item level 27), Dreamweave Circlet (item level 26) and Venomshroud Mask (item level 26).

Transmog Sets

Cowl of Absolution is part of the transmog set Absolution Regalia (Priest only). The other 16 pieces:

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

Where Cowl of Absolution Fits

Other Items Named Cowl of Absolution

1 other item in the current build is also called Cowl of Absolution. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.

Cowl of Absolution ID 171942 · Armor - Cloth · item level 60

Items That Share Cowl of Absolution's Icon

Cowl of Absolution uses icon file 133195, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Hood of Absolution ID 31064 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Vengeful Gladiator's Mooncloth Hood ID 33718 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Vengeful Gladiator's Satin Hood ID 33745 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Crown of Luminescence ID 45497 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Transmog UI Trim Head Item ID 135510 · Armor - Cosmetic
Crown of Luminescence ID 156214 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Transmog UI Trim Head Item ID 169924 · Armor - Cosmetic
Cowl of Absolution ID 171942 · Armor - Cloth · item level 60

Items Numbered Next to Cowl of Absolution

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31063 (31058 to 31068) were usually added in the same batch as Cowl of Absolution: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Leggings of the Tempest ID 31058 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Mantle of the Tempest ID 31059 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Gloves of Absolution ID 31060 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Handguards of Absolution ID 31061 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Torn-Heart Axe of Battle ID 31062 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32 "This battle axe appears other-worldly..."
Hood of Absolution ID 31064 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Shroud of Absolution ID 31065 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Vestments of Absolution ID 31066 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Leggings of Absolution ID 31067 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Breeches of Absolution ID 31068 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33