Is Helm of Wrath in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Helm of Wrath is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Helm of Wrath in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Helm of Wrath is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.

What does Helm of Wrath sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 4g 49s for one Helm of Wrath in Classic Era.

What slot is Helm of Wrath in WoW Classic?

Helm of Wrath is a Head Plate in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Helm of Wrath - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Part of the Battlegear of Wrath transmog ensemble.collections

An Epic Plate Head, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.

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Where it comes from

Drop	Nefarian in Blackwing Lair

Build history

First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).

Set: Battlegear of Wrath

Battlegear of Wrath (8 pieces)

Bracelets of Wrath item level 29
Breastplate of Wrath item level 29
Gauntlets of Wrath item level 29
Helm of Wrath item level 29
Legplates of Wrath item level 29
Pauldrons of Wrath item level 29
Sabatons of Wrath item level 29
Waistband of Wrath item level 29

(3) Set: Increases critical strike chance by 3%.
(5) Set: chance after using an offensive ability requiring rage that your next offensive ability requires 5 less rage to use.
(8) Set: chance to parry the next attack after a block.

Helm of Wrath is one of 8 pieces of Battlegear of Wrath, alongside Bracelets of Wrath, Breastplate of Wrath and Gauntlets of Wrath and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.

Other versions

Across game versions

In Classic Era it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 49s. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 39s 61c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 39s 61c. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 39s 61c.

Version	Item level	Required level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	29	25	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 15s 61c
Classic Era	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 49s
The Burning Crusade	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 39s 61c
Wrath of the Lich King	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 39s 61c
MoP Classic	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 39s 61c

Helm of Wrath Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Helm of Wrath is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5086. 4 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Helm of Wrath Comes From

Helm of Wrath Drops From

The in-game Adventure Guide lists Helm of Wrath in the loot of 1 encounter.

Nefarian in Blackwing Lair

Also drops from this encounter (29 other items):

See all 30 items in the Nefarian loot table

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Helm of Wrath Compares

Who It Suits

Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Helm of Wrath suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.

Transmog Sets

Helm of Wrath is part of the transmog set Battlegear of Wrath (Warrior only). The other 11 pieces:

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Helm of Wrath Fits

Other Items Named Helm of Wrath

1 other item in the current build is also called Helm of Wrath. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.

Helm of Wrath ID 49479 · Armor - Plate · item level 35

Items That Share Helm of Wrath's Icon

Helm of Wrath uses icon file 133173, which 8 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Greathelm of the Unbreakable ID 27520 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Faceguard of Wrath ID 49320 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Greathelm of Wrath ID 49321 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Helmet of Wrath ID 49478 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Helm of Wrath ID 49479 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Greathelm of the Unbreakable ID 123984 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Ensemble: Eternal Battlegear of Wrath ID 228197 · Consumable
Ensemble: Executioner's Bladed Battlegear ID 244805 · Consumable

Items Numbered Next to Helm of Wrath

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16963 (16958 to 16968) were usually added in the same batch as Helm of Wrath: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Judgment Breastplate ID 16958 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Bracelets of Wrath ID 16959 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Waistband of Wrath ID 16960 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Pauldrons of Wrath ID 16961 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Legplates of Wrath ID 16962 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Gauntlets of Wrath ID 16964 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Sabatons of Wrath ID 16965 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Breastplate of Wrath ID 16966 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Feralas Ahi ID 16967 · Miscellaneous · item level 22
Sar'theris Striker ID 16968 · Quest

Helm of Wrath Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 16963 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 20 gold78 silver
Vendor sell price: 4 gold15 silver
Material: Plate
Equip slot: Head
Item set ID: 218
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

Helm of Wrath in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Helm of Wrath 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 Wrath next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Helm of Wrath in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Helm of Wrath is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Helm of Wrath in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Helm of Wrath is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.
What does Helm of Wrath sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 4g 49s for one Helm of Wrath in Classic Era.
What slot is Helm of Wrath in WoW Classic?: Helm of Wrath is a Head Plate in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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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