This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Plate Head, item level 34, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 5g 36s 22c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 5g 36s 22c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 34g 63s 88c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 5g 36s 22c |
| MoP Classic | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 5g 36s 22c |
In the Appearances collection, Plated Skullguard is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9520. 5 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Plated Skullguard among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Plated Skullguard suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Plated Skullguard (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 34 to 36.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plated Skullguard (this item) | 34 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. Quest | Not listed | |
 Brighthelm of Guarding | 34 | 28 | +15 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Versatility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Necropolis Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
 Spiked Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +8 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Brilliant Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Armored Titanium Goggles | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
| Charged Titanium Specs | 35 | 28 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
| Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
 Iron Riveted War Helm | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Hardened Obsidium Helm | 36 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Parry, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Hardened Obsidium Helm has the highest item level here (36).
Next item levels up from Plated Skullguard among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Helm (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Headcover (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Helm (item level 39) and Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Plated Skullguard among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Dark Iron Helm (item level 29), Icebane Coif (item level 29), Glorious Headdress (item level 29), Exalted Helmet (item level 29) and Templar Crown (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Plated Skullguard uses icon file 133085, which 27 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Vrykul Training Helm ID 42878 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Crown of Hyldnir ID 42879 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Helmet of the Dedicated ID 43846 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Brilliant Saronite Helm ID 43870 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Corroded Faceguard ID 44695 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Brazen Offender's Helm ID 39891 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Ribbed Helm of Servitude ID 39851 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 42829 (42824 to 42834) were usually added in the same batch as Plated Skullguard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Maker's Edge ID 42824 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 34
Polished Tusk Shackles ID 42825 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Goblin Damage Absorber ID 42826 · Armor - Plate · item level 34 "There's a lengthy waiver inscribed on the inside of this belt. The writing is too small to read"
Rockshaper's Resolve ID 42827 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Garm's Ward ID 42828 · Weapon - Staff · item level 34
Ring of Jokkum ID 42830 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Maiden's Dagger ID 42831 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34
Coldblooded Legplates ID 42832 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Jawbreakers ID 42833 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Mantle of Long Winter ID 42834 · Armor - Plate · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 42829 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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