An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 23, requires level 16, binds when equipped.
On Imposing Cape's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,480 gold76 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 2,454 gold12 silver to 2,502 gold51 silver, a tight band around its average.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 37s 44c. In MoP Classic it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 37s 44c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 38s 1c |
| WoW Forever | 23 | 16 | Uncommon | - | - |
| Classic Era | 42 | 37 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 37s 44c |
| MoP Classic | 42 | 37 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 37s 44c |
In the Appearances collection, Imposing Cape is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2322. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Imposing Cape carries Agility, the primary stat of Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Enhancement Shaman; Brewmaster and Windwalker Monk; Feral and Guardian Druid; Havoc and Vengeance Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Imposing Cape (item level 23) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 22 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imposing Cape (this item) | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blackforge Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Versatility, +6 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bloodwoven Cloak | 23 | 16 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Windchaser Cloak | 23 | 16 | +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +4 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bonelink Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Scorpashi Cape | 24 | 17 | +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +1 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Potent Cape | 24 | 18 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Formidable Cape | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Mistscape Cloak | 22 | 15 | +5 Stamina, +9 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Imperial Cloak | 22 | 15 | +5 Stamina, +6 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Regal Cloak | 22 | 15 | +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Scorpashi Cape has the highest item level here (24).
Next item levels up from Imposing Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Blackflame Cape (item level 25), Praetorian Cloak (item level 26), Merciless Cloak (item level 26), Bonecaster's Cape (item level 27) and Pridelord Cape (item level 27).
Nearest lower item levels below Imposing Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Tigerstrike Mantle (item level 20), Twilight Cape (item level 20), Knight's Cloak (item level 20), Archer's Cloak (item level 20) and Sparkleshell Cloak (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Imposing Cape uses icon file 133770, which 217 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Praetorian Cloak ID 15183 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26Feral Cloak ID 15309 · Armor - Cloth · item level 8Rageclaw Cloak ID 15382 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24War Torn Cape ID 15483 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5Bloodlust Cape ID 14801 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Ravager's Cloak ID 14771 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22War Paint Cloak ID 14724 · Armor - Cloth · item level 9Magnificent Cloak ID 15671 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15165 (15160 to 15170) were usually added in the same batch as Imposing Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Nocturnal Wristbands ID 15160 · Armor - Leather · item level 22
Imposing Belt ID 15161 · Armor - Leather · item level 23
Imposing Boots ID 15162 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Imposing Bracers ID 15163 · Armor - Leather · item level 23
Imposing Vest ID 15164 · Armor - Leather · item level 25
Imposing Gloves ID 15166 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Imposing Bandana ID 15167 · Armor - Leather · item level 25
Imposing Pants ID 15168 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Imposing Shoulders ID 15169 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Potent Armor ID 15170 · Armor - Leather · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 15165 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Imposing Cape 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 Imposing Cape 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 Imposing Cape
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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