This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Plate Head, item level 28, requires level 22, binds when picked up. Drops from Magmus in Blackrock Depths.
| Drop | Magmus in Blackrock Depths |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 1g 18s 61c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 2g 7s 18c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 20s 71c. In MoP Classic it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 2g 7s 18c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 22 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 36g 64s 79c |
| Classic Era | 56 | 51 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 18s 61c |
| The Burning Crusade | 56 | 51 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 7s 18c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 56 | 51 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 20s 71c |
| MoP Classic | 56 | 51 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 7s 18c |
In the Appearances collection, Golem Skull Helm is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 3443. 9 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Golem Skull Helm in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (4 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Golem Skull Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Golem Skull Helm (item level 28) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 27 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golem Skull Helm (this item) | 28 | 22 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +7 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Templar Crown | 28 | 22 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Vanguard Headdress | 28 | 22 | +11 Stamina, +5 Strength or Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Lofty Helm | 28 | 22 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| High Chief's Crown | 28 | 21 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Helm of the Holy Avenger | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mugthol's Helm | 27 | 20 | +11 Critical Strike, +4 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Imbued Plate Helmet | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Commander's Helm | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Imperial Plate Helm | 29 | 23 | +9 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Heroic Skullcap | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Imbued Plate Helmet has the highest item level here (29).
Next item levels up from Golem Skull Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Kraken Helm (item level 34), Spiked Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Brilliant Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Armored Titanium Goggles (item level 35) and Charged Titanium Specs (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Golem Skull Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Chromite Barbute (item level 24), Tyrant's Helm (item level 24), Warbringer's Crown (item level 24), Symbolic Crown (item level 23) and Jouster's Visor (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Golem Skull Helm uses icon file 133125, which 16 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Thorium Helm ID 12410 · Armor - Plate · item level 28Gyth's Skull ID 12952 · Armor - Plate · item level 29High Chief's Crown ID 14961 · Armor - Plate · item level 28Scarab Plate Helm ID 18480 · Armor - Plate · item level 25Maulgar's Warhelm ID 28801 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Helm of Thunderous Rampage ID 47674 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Wrynn's Helmet of Conquest ID 48371 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Wrynn's Helmet of Triumph ID 48378 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 11746 (11737 to 11751) were usually added in the same batch as Golem Skull Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Libram of Voracity ID 11737 · Recipe · item level 21 "Dark runes skitter across the surface."
Wayfarer's Knapsack ID 11742 · Container · item level 28
Rockfist ID 11743 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 28Bloodfist ID 11744 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 28
Fists of Phalanx ID 11745 · Armor - Plate · item level 28
Flamestrider Robes ID 11747 · Armor - Leather · item level 27
Pyric Caduceus ID 11748 · Weapon - Wand · item level 27
Searingscale Leggings ID 11749 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Kindling Stave ID 11750 · Weapon - Staff · item level 27
Burning Essence ID 11751 · Quest "The smoldering remains of something..."The raw ItemSparse values for item 11746 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Golem Skull Helm 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 Golem Skull Helm 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 Golem Skull Helm
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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