An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 28, requires level 21, binds when equipped.
On Engraved Cape's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 288 gold19 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 48 gold7 silver to 565 gold82 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 98s 15c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 98s 16c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 98s 16c. In MoP Classic it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 98s 16c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 21 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 31g 92s 25c |
| Classic Era | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 98s 15c |
| The Burning Crusade | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 98s 16c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 98s 16c |
| MoP Classic | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 98s 16c |
In the Appearances collection, Engraved Cape is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3194. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Engraved Cape carries Strength, the primary stat of Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Engraved Cape (item level 28) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 27 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraved Cape (this item) | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elegant Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Cindercloth Cloak | 28 | 21 | +6 Stamina, +5 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Eternal Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elunarian Cloak | 28 | 22 | +6 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +1 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Warstrike Cape | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Mageflame Cloak | 28 | 22 | +6 Intellect, +4 Fire Resistance. World Drop | Not listed |
 Dark Phantom Cape | 28 | 21 | +6 Agility, +4 Critical Strike. 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 |
 Bonecaster's Cape | 27 | 20 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Masterwork Cape has the highest item level here (29).
Next item levels up from Engraved Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Cloak of the Black Void (item level 32), Cloak of Frozen Spirits (item level 33), Regal Cloak (item level 35), Savage Cloak (item level 35) and Ritssyn's Ruminous Drape (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Engraved Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Potent Cape (item level 24), Rageclaw Cloak (item level 24), Gryphon Cloak (item level 24), Formidable Cape (item level 24) and Blackforge Cape (item level 23).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Engraved Cape uses icon file 133770, which 217 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Swashbuckler's Cape ID 10185 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26Mercurial Cloak ID 10159 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Chieftain's Cloak ID 9951 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Brigade Cloak ID 9929 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Long Draping Cape ID 10638 · Armor - Cloth · item level 8Raider's Cloak ID 9786 · Armor - Cloth · item level 9Energy Cloak ID 9397 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Wine-Stained Cloak ID 11475 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 10231 (10226 to 10236) were usually added in the same batch as Engraved Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Nightshade Helmet ID 10226 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Nightshade Leggings ID 10227 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Nightshade Spaulders ID 10228 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Engraved Bracers ID 10229 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Engraved Breastplate ID 10230 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Engraved Gauntlets ID 10232 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Engraved Girdle ID 10233 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Engraved Boots ID 10234 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Engraved Helm ID 10235 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Engraved Leggings ID 10236 · Armor - Mail · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 10231 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Engraved 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 Engraved 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 Engraved 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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