An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 24, requires level 18, binds when equipped.
On Formidable Cape's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 155 gold32 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 153 gold29 silver to 276 gold29 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 46, requires level 41 and sells to vendors for 49s 97c. In MoP Classic it is item level 46, requires level 41 and sells to vendors for 49s 97c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 24 | 18 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 19g 12s 34c |
| WoW Forever | 24 | 18 | Uncommon | - | - |
| Classic Era | 46 | 41 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 49s 97c |
| MoP Classic | 46 | 41 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 49s 97c |
In the Appearances collection, Formidable Cape is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4625. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Formidable 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 Formidable Cape (item level 24) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 23 to 25.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formidable Cape (this item) | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Scorpashi Cape | 24 | 17 | +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +1 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Potent Cape | 24 | 18 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Keeper's Cloak | 25 | 19 | +7 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Protector Cape | 25 | 19 | +6 Stamina, +3 Strength, +1 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Jadefire Cloak | 25 | 19 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ironhide Cloak | 25 | 19 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blackforge Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Versatility, +6 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bloodwoven Cloak | 23 | 16 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Windchaser Cloak | 23 | 16 | +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +4 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Imposing Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Keeper's Cloak has the highest item level here (25).
Next item levels up from Formidable Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Impenetrable Cloak (item level 27), Mageflame Cloak (item level 28), Cindercloth Cloak (item level 28), Brightcloth Cloak (item level 28) and Eternal Cloak (item level 28).
Nearest lower item levels below Formidable Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Chief Brigadier 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).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Formidable Cape uses icon file 133754, which 84 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Steadfast Cloak ID 15594 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21Wicked Chain Cloak ID 15537 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18Supreme Cape ID 15437 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Peerless Cloak ID 15427 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Grand Cloak ID 15190 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Nocturnal Cloak ID 15153 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21Enduring Cape ID 14763 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19Bonecaster's Cape ID 14300 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15632 (15627 to 15637) were usually added in the same batch as Formidable Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gryphon Mail Legguards ID 15627 · Armor - Mail · item level 26
Gryphon Mail Pauldrons ID 15628 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Formidable Bracers ID 15629 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Formidable Sabatons ID 15630 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Formidable Chestpiece ID 15631 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Formidable Crest ID 15633 · Armor - Shield · item level 27
Formidable Circlet ID 15634 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Formidable Gauntlets ID 15635 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Formidable Belt ID 15636 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Formidable Legguards ID 15637 · Armor - Mail · item level 26The raw ItemSparse values for item 15632 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Formidable 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 Formidable 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 Formidable 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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