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 Lightforge Helm 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).
Lightforge Helm is one of 8 pieces of Lightforge Armor, alongside Lightforge Belt, Lightforge Boots and Lightforge Bracers 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 59s 68c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 60s 5c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 26s. In MoP Classic it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 60s 5c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 24 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 57s 94c |
| Classic Era | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 59s 68c |
| The Burning Crusade | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 60s 5c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 26s |
| MoP Classic | 62 | 57 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 60s 5c |
Appearance ID: 4926. 3 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, Lightforge Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Lightforge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightforge Helm (this item) | 29 | 24 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +6 Versatility, +3 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 |
| Ango'rosh Helm | 30 | 24 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Bloodscale Helm | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Ango'rosh Helm has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Lightforge Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Tankatronic Goggles (item level 32), Spiked Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Brilliant Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Armored Titanium Goggles (item level 35) and Charged Titanium Specs (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Lightforge Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Bloodforged Helmet (item level 26), Ornate Mithril Helm (item level 25), Tyrant's Helm (item level 24), Warbringer's Crown (item level 24) and Symbolic Crown (item level 23).
Lightforge Helm is part of the transmog set Lightforge Armor (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only), which the Appearances collection lists in 2 versions. The other 16 pieces:
Lightforge Bracers
Lightforge Belt
Lightforge Gauntlets
Lightforge Boots
Lightforge Breastplate
Lightforge Legplates
Lightforge SpauldersPristine Lightforge SpauldersReplica Lightforge BeltReplica Lightforge GauntletsReplica Lightforge BracersReplica Lightforge LegplatesReplica Lightforge BreastplateReplica Lightforge HelmReplica Lightforge SpauldersReplica Lightforge BootsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lightforge Helm is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 23396 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.1, 64.0.
Lightforge Helm uses icon file 133076, which 78 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Felheart Horns ID 16808 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Warlord's Silk Cowl ID 16533 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Nemesis Skullcap ID 16929 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Molten Helm ID 16983 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Champion's Dreadweave Hood ID 17570 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Warlord's Dreadweave Hood ID 17591 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Warlord's Satin Cowl ID 17623 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Ironhide Helmet ID 15645 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16727 (16722 to 16732) were usually added in the same batch as Lightforge Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lightforge Bracers ID 16722 · Armor - Plate · item level 28Lightforge Belt ID 16723 · Armor - Plate · item level 28Lightforge Gauntlets ID 16724 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Lightforge Boots ID 16725 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Lightforge Breastplate ID 16726 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Lightforge Legplates ID 16728 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Lightforge Spaulders ID 16729 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Breastplate of Valor ID 16730 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Helm of Valor ID 16731 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Legplates of Valor ID 16732 · Armor - Plate · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16727 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Lightforge 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 Lightforge 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 Lightforge 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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