This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Head, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.
| Drop | Nefarian in Blackwing Lair | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #54648 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.1 |
The game's collection data lists Nemesis Skullcap as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.1 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #54648 | Netherstorm | 33.0, 64.1 | /way #109 33.0 64.1 | 71 |
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).
Nemesis Skullcap is one of 8 pieces of Nemesis Raiment, alongside Nemesis Belt, Nemesis Boots and Nemesis Bracers and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 15s 21c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 32s 74c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 32s 74c. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 6s 53c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 84s 33c |
| Classic Era | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 15s 21c |
| The Burning Crusade | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 32s 74c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 32s 74c |
| MoP Classic | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 6s 53c |
In the Appearances collection, Nemesis Skullcap is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5053. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Nemesis Skullcap in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (29 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Nemesis Skullcap suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Nemesis Skullcap (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 28 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemesis Skullcap (this item) | 29 | 25 | +2 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +2 Frost Resistance, +2 Shadow Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Glacial Chapeau | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Gurubashi Headdress | 29 | 25 | +7 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +9 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Master's Hat | 29 | 24 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Wizardweave Turban | 29 | 23 | +9 Fire Resistance, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Resplendent Circlet | 29 | 24 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Eternal Crown | 29 | 24 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elunarian Diadem | 29 | 24 | +10 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Eye of Flame | 28 | 21 | +11 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +10 Intellect, +5 Fire Resistance. World Drop | Not listed |
 Highborne Crown | 28 | 22 | +11 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +2 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crown of Endless Knowledge | 31 | 26 | +12 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +7 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Crown of Endless Knowledge has the highest item level here (31).
Next item levels up from Nemesis Skullcap among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Condor Headpiece (item level 34), Visage Liquification Goggles (item level 35), Hat of Wintry Doom (item level 35), Coldwraith Cowl (item level 35) and Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Nemesis Skullcap among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Corpseshroud (item level 24), Mistscape Wizard Hat (item level 24), Royal Headband (item level 24), Black Mageweave Headband (item level 24) and Darkmist Wizard Hat (item level 24).
Nemesis Skullcap is part of the transmog set Nemesis Raiment (Warlock only). The other 10 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nemesis Skullcap is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.
1 other item in the current build is also called Nemesis Skullcap. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Nemesis Skullcap ID 49484 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Nemesis Skullcap uses icon file 133076, which 78 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Molten Helm ID 16983 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Felheart Horns ID 16808 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Lightforge Helm ID 16727 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Warlord's Silk Cowl ID 16533 · Armor - Cloth · 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 16929 (16924 to 16934) were usually added in the same batch as Nemesis Skullcap: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Pauldrons of Transcendence ID 16924 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Belt of Transcendence ID 16925 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Bindings of Transcendence ID 16926 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Boots ID 16927 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Gloves ID 16928 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Leggings ID 16930 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Robes ID 16931 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Spaulders ID 16932 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Belt ID 16933 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Bracers ID 16934 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16929 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Nemesis Skullcap 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 Nemesis Skullcap 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 Nemesis Skullcap
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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