An Uncommon Plate Head, item level 29, requires level 23, binds when equipped.
On Commander's Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,231 gold68 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 2,184 gold16 silver to 2,435 gold25 silver, a tight band around its average.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 61, requires level 56 and sells to vendors for 1g 32s 90c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 61, requires level 56 and sells to vendors for 2g 24s 18c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 61, requires level 56 and sells to vendors for 2g 24s 18c. In MoP Classic it is item level 61, requires level 56 and sells to vendors for 2g 24s 18c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 32g 4s 9c |
| Classic Era | 61 | 56 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 32s 90c |
| The Burning Crusade | 61 | 56 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 24s 18c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 61 | 56 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 24s 18c |
| MoP Classic | 61 | 56 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 24s 18c |
In the Appearances collection, Commander's Helm is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2511. 6 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, Commander's Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Commander's Helm (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commander's Helm (this item) | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Imbued Plate Helmet | 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 |
 Helm of the Holy Avenger | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike. 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 Commander's Helm 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 Commander's Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Warbringer's Crown (item level 24), Symbolic Crown (item level 23), Jouster's Visor (item level 22) and Saltstone Helm (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Commander's Helm uses icon file 133069, which 17 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Savage Gladiator Helm ID 11729 · Armor - Mail · item level 27Conservator Helm ID 12018 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Resplendent Circlet ID 14322 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Fury Visor ID 20521 · Armor - Plate · item level 27Southwind Helm ID 21455 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Creeping Vine Helm ID 21669 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 10379 (10374 to 10384) were usually added in the same batch as Commander's Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Imbued Plate Pauldrons ID 10374 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Imbued Plate Vambraces ID 10375 · Armor - Plate · item level 28
Commander's Boots ID 10376 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Commander's Vambraces ID 10377 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Commander's Armor ID 10378 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Commander's Gauntlets ID 10380 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Commander's Girdle ID 10381 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Commander's Leggings ID 10382 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Commander's Pauldrons ID 10383 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Hyperion Armor ID 10384 · Armor - Plate · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 10379 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Commander's 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 Commander's 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 Commander's 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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