A Rare Plate Head, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when equipped.
On Gurubashi Helm's most active realm, the Auction House minimum price has held steady at 1,099,999 gold over the last 30 days.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 65, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 84s 95c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 65, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 70s 80c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80, Epic quality, binds when picked up and sells to vendors for 2g 70s 80c. In MoP Classic it is item level 65, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 70s 80c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 2s 73c |
| Classic Era | 65 | 60 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 1g 84s 95c |
| The Burning Crusade | 65 | 60 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 70s 80c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 70s 80c |
| MoP Classic | 65 | 60 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 70s 80c |
Appearance ID: 3392. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Gurubashi Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Gurubashi Helm (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurubashi Helm (this item) | 29 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +12 Critical Strike | 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 |
 Glorious Headdress | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Exalted Helmet | 29 | 24 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Dark Iron Helm | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +10 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Icebane Coif | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +4 Dodge, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodscale Helm | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Templar Crown | 28 | 22 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Bloodscale Helm has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Gurubashi Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Brighthelm of Guarding (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 Gurubashi Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Bloodforged Helmet (item level 26), Ornate Mithril Helm (item level 25), Brutish Helmet (item level 25), Chromite Barbute (item level 24) and Warbringer's Crown (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Gurubashi Helm uses icon file 133127, which 46 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Grimscale Helm ID 24922 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Reaver Helmet ID 24978 · Armor - Plate · item level 31Brutish Helmet ID 14907 · Armor - Plate · item level 25Keeper's Wreath ID 14667 · Armor - Leather · item level 27Mugthol's Helm ID 13073 · Armor - Plate · item level 27Myrmidon's Headdress ID 28180 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Helm of the Righteous ID 28285 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Cover of Righteous Fury ID 29312 · Armor - Plate · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 20263 (20258 to 20266) were usually added in the same batch as Gurubashi Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Zulian Ceremonial Staff ID 20258 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29
Shadow Panther Hide Gloves ID 20259 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Seafury Leggings ID 20260 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Shadow Panther Hide Belt ID 20261 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Seafury Boots ID 20262 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Peacekeeper Gauntlets ID 20264 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Peacekeeper Boots ID 20265 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Peacekeeper Leggings ID 20266 · Armor - Plate · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 20263 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Gurubashi 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 Gurubashi 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 Gurubashi 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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