This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Head, item level 42, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In MoP Classic it is item level 566, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 27g 13s 39c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 42 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 62g 14s 10c |
| MoP Classic | 566 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 27g 13s 39c |
In the Appearances collection, Helmet of Cyclopean Dread is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 21001. 8 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, Helmet of Cyclopean Dread suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Helmet of Cyclopean Dread (item level 42) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 37 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmet of Cyclopean Dread (this item) | 42 | 35 | +9 Strength or Intellect, +13 Stamina, +9 Haste, +8 Mastery. Vendor | Not listed |
 Smoldering Helm | 43 | 39 | +13 Stamina, +9 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Truesteel Helm | 44 | 35 | +14 Stamina, +9 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Headcover | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +13 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Tarnished Fanatic's Headcover | 38 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | Not listed |
| Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | Not listed |
Truesteel Helm has the highest item level here (44).
Next item levels up from Helmet of Cyclopean Dread among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Twilight Dragon's Helm (item level 60), Geocrag Helm (item level 60), Razorfin Helm (item level 60), Tomb-Keeper's Helm (item level 60) and Bloodwake Helmet (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Helmet of Cyclopean Dread among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Helm of the Stalwart Defender (item level 31), Talonguard Helmet (item level 31), Bloodscale Helm (item level 30), Dark Iron Helm (item level 29) and Icebane Coif (item level 29).
Helmet of Cyclopean Dread is part of the transmog set Battleplate of Cyclopean Dread (Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Faceguard of Cyclopean Dread
Legguards of Cyclopean Dread
Shoulderguards of Cyclopean Dread
Chestguard of Cyclopean Dread
Handguards of Cyclopean DreadBreastplate of Cyclopean DreadGauntlets of Cyclopean DreadGreaves of Cyclopean DreadPauldrons of Cyclopean DreadChestplate of Congealed CorrosionCorruption-Rotted Gauntlets
Treads of Unchained Hate
Bracers of Sordid SleepPauldrons of Violent Eruption
Poisonbinder GirthDarkfallen ShoulderplatesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
3 other items in the current build are also called Helmet of Cyclopean Dread. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Helmet of Cyclopean Dread ID 99057 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Helmet of Cyclopean Dread ID 99194 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Helmet of Cyclopean Dread ID 99571 · Armor - Plate · item level 41Helmet of Cyclopean Dread uses icon file 903275, which 32 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Faceguard of Cyclopean Dread ID 99323 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Helmet of Cyclopean Dread ID 99194 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Faceguard of Cyclopean Dread ID 99190 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Helmet of Cyclopean Dread ID 99571 · Armor - Plate · item level 41Faceguard of Cyclopean Dread ID 99605 · Armor - Plate · item level 41Helmet of Cyclopean Dread ID 99057 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Faceguard of Cyclopean Dread ID 99049 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 99337 (99332 to 99342) were usually added in the same batch as Helmet of Cyclopean Dread: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Headpiece of Celestial Harmony ID 99332 · Armor - Mail · item level 42
Leggings of Celestial Harmony ID 99333 · Armor - Mail · item level 42
Shoulderwraps of Celestial Harmony ID 99334 · Armor - Mail · item level 42Breastplate of Cyclopean Dread ID 99335 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Gauntlets of Cyclopean Dread ID 99336 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Greaves of Cyclopean Dread ID 99338 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Pauldrons of Cyclopean Dread ID 99339 · Armor - Plate · item level 42
Grips of Celestial Harmony ID 99340 · Armor - Mail · item level 42Helmet of Celestial Harmony ID 99341 · Armor - Mail · item level 42Legguards of Celestial Harmony ID 99342 · Armor - Mail · item level 42The raw ItemSparse values for item 99337 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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