A Rare Cloth Head, item level 22, requires level 15, binds when equipped.
On Papal Fez's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,249,999 gold98 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 1,999,997 gold82 silver to 2,249,999 gold99 silver, a tight band around its average.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 48s 85c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 48s 85c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 48s 85c. In MoP Classic it is item level 40, requires level 35 and sells to vendors for 38s 78c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 22 | 15 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 5g 39s 11c |
| Classic Era | 43 | 38 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 48s 85c |
| The Burning Crusade | 43 | 38 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 48s 85c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 43 | 38 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 48s 85c |
| MoP Classic | 40 | 35 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 38s 78c |
In the Appearances collection, Papal Fez is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2793. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Papal Fez.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Papal Fez suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Papal Fez (item level 22) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 21 to 23.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papal Fez (this item) | 22 | 15 | +5 Intellect, +10 Stamina, +12 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 First Mate Hat | 22 | 15 | +10 Stamina, +12 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sorcerer Hat | 22 | 15 | +7 Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Fire Goggles | 22 | +12 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Engineering | Not listed | |
 Geomancer's Cap | 22 | 15 | +7 Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Embersilk Coronet | 22 | 15 | +7 Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 White Bandit Mask | 23 | 16 | +10 Stamina, +8 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
| Spellpower Goggles Xtreme | 23 | +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering | Not listed | |
 Silksand Circlet | 23 | 16 | +10 Stamina, +7 Intellect, +11 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Craftsman's Monocle | 21 | +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering | Not listed | |
 Twilight Cowl | 21 | 14 | +6 Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
White Bandit Mask has the highest item level here (23).
Next item levels up from Papal Fez among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Admiral's Hat (item level 25), Gnomish Mind Control Cap (item level 25), Bloodwoven Mask (item level 25), Gaea's Circlet (item level 25) and Abjurer's Hood (item level 26).
Nearest lower item levels below Papal Fez among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Enchanter's Cowl (item level 19), Silk Headband (item level 19), Sage's Circlet (item level 19), Durable Hat (item level 19) and Watcher's Cap (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Papal Fez uses icon file 133130, which 6 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Interlaced Cowl ID 8746 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19Embalmed Shroud ID 7691 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20Red Pointy Hat ID 30294 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31Wizard Hat ID 104070 · QuestBloodtinged Hat ID 203970 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 9431 (9426 to 9436) were usually added in the same batch as Papal Fez: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Monolithic Bow ID 9426 · Weapon - Bow · item level 22
Stonevault Bonebreaker ID 9427 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 22
Unearthed Bands ID 9428 · Armor - Leather · item level 22
Miner's Hat of the Deep ID 9429 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22
Spaulders of a Lost Age ID 9430 · Armor - Leather · item level 22
Skullplate Bracers ID 9432 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Forgotten Wraps ID 9433 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Elemental Raiment ID 9434 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22
Reticulated Bone Gauntlets ID 9435 · Armor - Mail · item level 21
Faranell's Parcel ID 9436 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 9431 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Papal Fez 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 Papal Fez 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 Papal Fez
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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