This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Plate Head, item level 29, requires level 24, binds when picked up. Sold by a vendor NPC.
| Vendor | NPC #23396 | Netherstorm 33.1, 64.0 |
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The game's collection data lists Helm of Valor as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.1, 64.0 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #23396 | Netherstorm | 33.1, 64.0 | /way #109 33.1 64.0 | 73 |
Netherstorm 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Helm of Valor is one of 8 pieces of Battlegear of Valor, alongside Belt of Valor, Boots of Valor and Bracers of Valor and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces, 4 pieces, 6 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 1g 62s 10c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 63s 99c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 26s 39c. In MoP Classic it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 63s 99c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 24 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 61s 85c |
| Classic Era | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 62s 10c |
| The Burning Crusade | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 63s 99c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 26s 39c |
| MoP Classic | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 63s 99c |
Appearance ID: 4930. 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, Helm of Valor suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Helm of Valor (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 29 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helm of Valor (this item) | 29 | 24 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +14 Critical Strike | Not listed |
 Helm of the Holy Avenger | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike. 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 |
 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 |
 Khan'aish Helmet | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Bloodscale Helm has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Helm of Valor among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Spiked Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Brilliant Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Armored Titanium Goggles (item level 35), Charged Titanium Specs (item level 35) and Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Helm of Valor among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Warbringer's Crown (item level 24), Steel Plate Helm (item level 23), Symbolic Crown (item level 23), Jouster's Visor (item level 22) and Saltstone Helm (item level 22).
Helm of Valor is part of the transmog set Battlegear of Valor (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only), which the Appearances collection lists in 2 versions. The other 16 pieces:
Breastplate of Valor
Legplates of Valor
Spaulders of Valor
Boots of Valor
Bracers of Valor
Belt of Valor
Gauntlets of ValorPolished Spaulders of ValorPolished Breastplate of ValorPolished Helm of ValorPolished Legplates of ValorReplica Gauntlets of ValorReplica Bracers of ValorReplica Boots of ValorReplica Belt of ValorReplica Breastplate of ValorBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Helm of Valor is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 23396 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.1, 64.0.
Helm of Valor uses icon file 133070, which 20 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Bonelink Helmet ID 15615 · Armor - Mail · item level 24Enchanted Thorium Helm ID 12620 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Helm of Heroism ID 21999 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Darkcrest Helm ID 24938 · Armor - Plate · item level 30Champion's Helmet ID 7540 · Armor - Mail · item level 25Brutal Helm ID 7130 · Armor - Plate · item level 19Sparkmetal Coif ID 1282 · Armor - Plate · item level 19Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16731 (16726 to 16736) were usually added in the same batch as Helm of Valor: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lightforge Breastplate ID 16726 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Lightforge Helm ID 16727 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Lightforge Legplates ID 16728 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Lightforge Spaulders ID 16729 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Breastplate of Valor ID 16730 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Legplates of Valor ID 16732 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Spaulders of Valor ID 16733 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Boots of Valor ID 16734 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Bracers of Valor ID 16735 · Armor - Plate · item level 28Belt of Valor ID 16736 · Armor - Plate · item level 28The raw ItemSparse values for item 16731 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Helm of Valor 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 Helm of Valor 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 Helm of Valor
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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