This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Leather Head, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Garr in Molten Core.
| Drop | Garr in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #58152 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.2 |
The game's collection data lists Nightslayer Cover as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.2 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #58152 | Netherstorm | 33.0, 64.2 | /way #109 33.0 64.2 | 100 |
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).
Nightslayer Cover is one of 8 pieces of Nightslayer Armor, alongside Nightslayer Belt, Nightslayer Boots and Nightslayer Bracelets and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 24s 76c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 62s 66c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 62s 66c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 62s 66c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 58s 54c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 24s 76c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 62s 66c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 62s 66c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 62s 66c |
In the Appearances collection, Nightslayer Cover is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 4966. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Nightslayer Cover in the loot of 1 encounter.
Garr in Molten Core
Also drops from this encounter (24 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Nightslayer Cover suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Nightslayer Cover (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Leather, Head slot, from item level 29 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightslayer Cover (this item) | 29 | 25 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +12 Critical Strike, +3 Fire Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Molten Helm | 29 | 23 | +11 Stamina, +6 Dodge, +9 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Polar Helm | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +4 Agility or Intellect, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Bloodvine Lens | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Engineering | Not listed |
 Sanctified Leather Hat | 29 | +6 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | Not listed | |
| Nightshade Helmet | 29 | 23 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Adventurer's Bandana | 29 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Grand Crown | 29 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Peerless Headband | 29 | 23 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Bonechewer Skincloak | 29 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Legion Headguard | 30 | 25 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Legion Headguard has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Nightslayer Cover among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Stylin' Jungle Hat (item level 32), Boneshredder Skullcap (item level 32), Dragonhawk Hat (item level 32), Weakness Spectralizers (item level 35) and Greensight Gogs (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Nightslayer Cover among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Helm of Fire (item level 26), Potent Helmet (item level 26), Winged Helm (item level 25), Wolf Rider's Headgear (item level 25) and Big Voodoo Mask (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nightslayer Cover is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 58152 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.2.
Nightslayer Cover uses icon file 133143, which 36 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Bloodfang Hood ID 16908 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Shadowcraft Cap ID 16707 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Field Marshal's Leather Mask ID 16455 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Field Marshal's Dragonhide Helmet ID 16451 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Lieutenant Commander's Dragonhide Shroud ID 16424 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Insightful Hood ID 18490 · Armor - Leather · item level 25Tattered Leather Hood ID 18698 · Armor - Leather · item level 24Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16821 (16816 to 16826) were usually added in the same batch as Nightslayer Cover: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mantle of Prophecy ID 16816 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Girdle of Prophecy ID 16817 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Netherwind Belt ID 16818 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Vambraces of Prophecy ID 16819 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nightslayer Chestpiece ID 16820 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Nightslayer Pants ID 16822 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Nightslayer Shoulder Pads ID 16823 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Nightslayer Boots ID 16824 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Nightslayer Bracelets ID 16825 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Nightslayer Gloves ID 16826 · Armor - Leather · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16821 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Nightslayer Cover 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 Nightslayer Cover 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 Nightslayer Cover
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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