An Uncommon Cloth Head, item level 20, requires level 13, binds when equipped.
On Nightsky Cowl's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 508 gold95 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 50 gold to 2,586 gold3 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 22s 15c. In Classic Era it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 22s 15c. In MoP Classic it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 22s 15c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 20 | 13 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 93s 46c |
| WoW Forever | 35 | 30 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 22s 15c |
| Classic Era | 35 | 30 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 22s 15c |
| MoP Classic | 35 | 30 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 22s 15c |
In the Appearances collection, Nightsky Cowl is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 357. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Nightsky Cowl suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Nightsky Cowl (item level 20) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 19 to 21.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightsky Cowl (this item) | 20 | 13 | +10 Intellect, +6 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elder's Hat | 20 | 13 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Thistlefur Cap | 20 | 13 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Vital Headband | 21 | 13 | +6 Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Enchanter's Cowl | 19 | 12 | +9 Intellect, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Sage's Circlet | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Durable Hat | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Watcher's Cap | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Raincaller Cap | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Resilient Cap | 19 | 12 | +9 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +2 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Holy Shroud | 19 | 12 | +6 Versatility, +9 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Vital Headband has the highest item level here (21).
Next item levels up from Nightsky Cowl among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Green Lens (item level 25), Cassandra's Grace (item level 25), Shadoweave Mask (item level 25), Admiral's Hat (item level 25) and Red Mageweave Headband (item level 25).
Nearest lower item levels below Nightsky Cowl among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Replica Sorcerer's Crown (item level 1) and Replica Magister's Crown (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nightsky Cowl uses icon file 133132, which 76 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
First Mate Hat ID 2955 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Cowl of Necromancy ID 2621 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21Cloaked Hood ID 1280 · Armor - Leather · item level 21Stormcloth Headband ID 10032 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Ebon Mask ID 19984 · Armor - Leather · item level 27Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 4039 (4034 to 4044) were usually added in the same batch as Nightsky Cowl: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Stone of the Tides ID 4034 · Quest
Silver-Thread Robe ID 4035 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19
Silver-Thread Cuffs ID 4036 · Armor - Cloth · item level 17
Silver-Thread Pants ID 4037 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Nightsky Robe ID 4038 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21
Nightsky Gloves ID 4040 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20
Aurora Cowl ID 4041 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22
Aurora Gloves ID 4042 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Aurora Bracers ID 4043 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21
Aurora Pants ID 4044 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22The raw ItemSparse values for item 4039 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Nightsky Cowl 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 Nightsky Cowl 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 Nightsky Cowl
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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