An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 12, requires level 7, binds when equipped.
On Desperado Cape's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 29,000 gold47 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 4,999 gold99 silver to 29,000 gold47 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 6s 15c. In Classic Era it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 6s 15c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 4s 8c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 4s 8c. In MoP Classic it is item level 20, requires level 15 and sells to vendors for 4s 8c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 12 | 7 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8s 21c |
| WoW Forever | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6s 15c |
| Classic Era | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6s 15c |
| The Burning Crusade | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4s 8c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4s 8c |
| MoP Classic | 20 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4s 8c |
In the Appearances collection, Desperado Cape is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 765. 9 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The 10 items nearest to Desperado Cape (item level 12) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 6 to 19.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desperado Cape (this item) | 12 | 7 | +3 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hulking Cloak | 12 | 7 | +3 Stamina, +1 Strength. World Drop | 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 |
 Prospector's Cloak | 10 | 6 | +2 Stamina, +1 Strength. World Drop | 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 |
 Reinforced Linen Cape | 6 | 3 | +2 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 Desperado Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Glyphed Cloak (item level 21), Aurora Cloak (item level 21), Silksand Cape (item level 21), Nocturnal Cloak (item level 21) and Steadfast Cloak (item level 21).
Nearest lower item levels below Desperado Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: 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.
Desperado Cape uses icon file 133756, which 30 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Sentry Cloak ID 2059 · Armor - Cloth · item level 15Augural Shroud ID 2620 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Yeti Fur Cloak ID 2805 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20Wendigo Fur Cloak ID 3008 · Armor - Cloth · item level 4Resilient Poncho ID 3561 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16Laminated Scale Cloak ID 3995 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Icy Cloak ID 4327 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Cloak of Night ID 4447 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 2241 (2236 to 2249) were usually added in the same batch as Desperado Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Blackfang ID 2236 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 16
Patched Pants ID 2237 · Armor - Leather · item level 5
Urchin's Pants ID 2238 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5
The Collector's Ring ID 2239 · QuestRugged Cape ID 2240 · Armor - Cloth · item level 8
Hand of Edward the Odd ID 2243 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Krol Blade ID 2244 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 28
Helm of Narv ID 2245 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Myrmidon's Signet ID 2246 · Armor · item level 28
Militia Buckler ID 2249 · Armor - Shield · item level 5The raw ItemSparse values for item 2241 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Desperado 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 Desperado 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 Desperado 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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