Is Netherwind Robes in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Netherwind Robes is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Netherwind Robes in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Netherwind Robes is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.

What does Netherwind Robes sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 5g 68s for one Netherwind Robes in Classic Era.

What slot is Netherwind Robes in WoW Classic?

Netherwind Robes is a Chest Cloth in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Netherwind Robes - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Part of the Netherwind Regalia transmog ensemble.collections

An Epic Cloth Chest, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.

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Where it comes from

Drop	Nefarian in Blackwing Lair
Vendor	NPC #54648	Netherstorm 33.0, 64.1

Sold By

The game's collection data lists Netherwind Robes 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

Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.

Build history

First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).

Set: Netherwind Regalia

Netherwind Regalia (8 pieces)

Netherwind Belt item level 29
Netherwind Bindings item level 29
Netherwind Boots item level 29
Netherwind Crown item level 29
Netherwind Mantle item level 29
Netherwind Gloves item level 29
Netherwind Pants item level 29
Netherwind Robes item level 29

(3) Set: Reduces the threat generated by your Scorch, Arcane Missiles, Fireball, and Frostbolt spells.
(5) Set: Increases the radius of Arcane Explosion, Flamestrike, and Blizzard by 25%.
(8) Set: 10% chance after casting Arcane Missiles, Fireball, or Frostbolt to reduce the cast time of Arcane Blast, Fireball, and Frostbolt by 10% for 10 sec.

Netherwind Robes is one of 8 pieces of Netherwind Regalia, alongside Netherwind Belt, Netherwind Bindings and Netherwind Boots and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.

Other versions

Across game versions

In Classic Era it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 68s 61c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 18s 73c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 18s 73c. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 18s 73c.

Version	Item level	Required level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	29	25	Epic	Binds when picked up	5g 27s 34c
Classic Era	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	5g 68s 61c
The Burning Crusade	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	3g 18s 73c
Wrath of the Lich King	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	3g 18s 73c
MoP Classic	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	3g 18s 73c

Netherwind Robes Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Netherwind Robes is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5040. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Netherwind Robes.

Achievements

Owning Netherwind Robes counts toward Blackwing Lair (10 points).

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Netherwind Robes Comes From

Netherwind Robes Drops From

The in-game Adventure Guide lists Netherwind Robes in the loot of 1 encounter.

Nefarian in Blackwing Lair

Also drops from this encounter (29 other items):

See all 30 items in the Nefarian loot table

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Netherwind Robes Compares

Who It Suits

Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Netherwind Robes suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Netherwind Robes (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Chest slot.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Netherwind Robes (this item)	29	25	+3 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +7 Intellect, +2 Fire Resistance, +2 Nature Resistance. Boss Drop	Not listed
Glacial Vest	29	25	+11 Stamina, +4 Intellect, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring	Not listed
Mooncloth Vest	29	23	+8 Intellect, +11 Versatility, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Tailoring	Not listed
Mooncloth Robe	29	23	+10 Intellect, +7 Versatility, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Tailoring	Not listed
Arcane Armor	29	23	+11 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Arcane Robe	29	23	+11 Stamina, +17 Versatility. World Drop	Not listed
Councillor's Robes	29	23	+7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Elegant Robes	29	24	+7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Master's Robe	29	25	+7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Wizardweave Robe	29	23	+9 Fire Resistance, +9 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring	Not listed
Bonecaster's Shroud	29	23	+7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed

Next item levels up from Netherwind Robes among Armor > Cloth, Chest slot: Soulcloth Vest (item level 31), Frozen Shadoweave Robe (item level 31), Mistyreed Tunic (item level 31), Imbued Netherweave Robe (item level 32) and Imbued Netherweave Tunic (item level 32).

Nearest lower item levels below Netherwind Robes among Armor > Cloth, Chest slot: Arachnidian Robes (item level 28), Chan's Imperial Robes (item level 27), Runecloth Robe (item level 27), Cindercloth Vest (item level 27) and Gaea's Raiment (item level 27).

Transmog Sets

Netherwind Robes is part of the transmog set Netherwind Regalia (Mage only). The other 10 pieces:

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Netherwind Robes Fits

Where to Buy Netherwind Robes

Netherwind Robes is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.

NPC 54648 in Netherstorm at 33.0, 64.1

Items That Share Netherwind Robes's Icon

Netherwind Robes uses icon file 132644, which 15 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Robes of Transcendence ID 16923 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Robes of Prophecy ID 16815 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Arcanist Robes ID 16798 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Frostweave Robe ID 13868 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26
Royal Gown ID 9913 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25
Azure Watch Robes ID 23931 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2
Mistscape Robe ID 6427 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Whispering Tunic ID 29926 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29

Items Numbered Next to Netherwind Robes

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16916 (16911 to 16921) were usually added in the same batch as Netherwind Robes: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Bloodfang Bracers ID 16911 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Netherwind Boots ID 16912 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Netherwind Gloves ID 16913 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Netherwind Crown ID 16914 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Netherwind Pants ID 16915 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Netherwind Mantle ID 16917 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Netherwind Bindings ID 16918 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Boots of Transcendence ID 16919 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Handguards of Transcendence ID 16920 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Halo of Transcendence ID 16921 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29

Netherwind Robes Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 16916 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 26 gold36 silver
Vendor sell price: 5 gold27 silver
Material: Cloth
Equip slot: Chest
Item set ID: 210
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

Netherwind Robes in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Netherwind Robes 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 Netherwind Robes next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Netherwind Robes in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Netherwind Robes is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Netherwind Robes in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Netherwind Robes is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.
What does Netherwind Robes sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 5g 68s for one Netherwind Robes in Classic Era.
What slot is Netherwind Robes in WoW Classic?: Netherwind Robes is a Chest Cloth in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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