An Uncommon Cloth Head, item level 20, requires level 13, binds when equipped.
On Elder's Hat's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,498 gold50 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 2,494 gold to 2,786 gold75 silver, a tight band around its average.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 18s 75c. In Classic Era it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 18s 75c. In MoP Classic it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 18s 75c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 20 | 13 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 46s 97c |
| WoW Forever | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 18s 75c |
| Classic Era | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 18s 75c |
| MoP Classic | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 18s 75c |
In the Appearances collection, Elder's Hat is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2376. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Elder's Hat.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Elder's Hat suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Elder's Hat (item level 20) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 19 to 21.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elder's Hat (this item) | 20 | 13 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Nightsky Cowl | 20 | 13 | +10 Intellect, +6 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Thistlefur Cap | 20 | 13 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Vital Headband | 21 | 13 | +6 Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Stonecloth Circlet | 21 | 14 | +10 Stamina, +2 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Enchanter's Cowl | 19 | 12 | +9 Intellect, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
| Durable Hat | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Watcher's Cap | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Raincaller Cap | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Resilient Cap | 19 | 12 | +9 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +2 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Holy Shroud | 19 | 12 | +6 Versatility, +9 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Vital Headband has the highest item level here (21).
Next item levels up from Elder's Hat among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Green Lens (item level 25), Shadoweave Mask (item level 25), Admiral's Hat (item level 25), Red Mageweave Headband (item level 25) and Bloodwoven Mask (item level 25).
Nearest lower item levels below Elder's Hat among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Replica Sorcerer's Crown (item level 1), Replica Magister's Crown (item level 1) and Tyrhold Visage (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Elder's Hat uses icon file 133117, which 90 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Infiltrator Cap ID 7413 · Armor - Leather · item level 19Sentinel Cap ID 7441 · Armor - Leather · item level 21Comfortable Leather Hat ID 8174 · Armor - Leather · item level 22Hardened Leather Helm ID 8747 · Armor - Leather · item level 20Crochet Hat ID 8749 · Armor - Cosmetic · item level 23Adventurer's Pith Helmet ID 9420 · Armor - Leather · item level 22Miner's Hat of the Deep ID 9429 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Archer's Cap ID 9859 · Armor - Leather · item level 21Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 7357 (7352 to 7362) were usually added in the same batch as Elder's Hat: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Earthen Leather Shoulders ID 7352 · Armor - Leather · item level 17
Elder's Padded Armor ID 7353 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20
Elder's Boots ID 7354 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19
Elder's Bracers ID 7355 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19
Elder's Cloak ID 7356 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Pilferer's Gloves ID 7358 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Heavy Earthen Gloves ID 7359 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Pattern: Dark Leather Gloves ID 7360 · Recipe "Teaches you how to craft Dark Leather Gloves."
Pattern: Herbalist's Gloves ID 7361 · Recipe "Teaches you how to craft Herbalist's Gloves."Pattern: Earthen Leather Shoulders ID 7362 · Recipe "Teaches you how to craft Earthen Leather Shoulders."The raw ItemSparse values for item 7357 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Elder's Hat 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 Elder's Hat 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 Elder's Hat
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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