An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 25, requires level 19, binds when equipped.
On Protector Cape's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,574 gold96 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 1,574 gold94 silver to 3,106 gold46 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 48, requires level 43 and sells to vendors for 60s 56c. In MoP Classic it is item level 48, requires level 43 and sells to vendors for 60s 56c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 25 | 19 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 23g 44s 7c |
| WoW Forever | 25 | 19 | Uncommon | - | - |
| Classic Era | 48 | 43 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 60s 56c |
| MoP Classic | 48 | 43 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 60s 56c |
In the Appearances collection, Protector Cape is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2454. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Protector Cape carries Strength or Agility, the primary stat of Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Protection and Retribution Paladin; Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight; Enhancement Shaman; Brewmaster and Windwalker Monk; Feral and Guardian Druid; Havoc and Vengeance Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Protector Cape (item level 25) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 24 to 26.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protector Cape (this item) | 25 | 19 | +6 Stamina, +3 Strength, +1 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
 Keeper's Cloak | 25 | 19 | +7 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Jadefire Cloak | 25 | 19 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ironhide Cloak | 25 | 19 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Blackmetal Cape | 25 | 19 | +5 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blackflame Cape | 25 | 19 | +5 Agility, +2 Fire Resistance, +2 Shadow Resistance. World Drop | Not listed |
 Praetorian Cloak | 26 | 20 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Merciless Cloak | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Champion's Cape | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Warmonger's Cloak | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gaea's Cloak | 24 | 17 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Praetorian Cloak has the highest item level here (26).
Next item levels up from Protector Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Dark Phantom Cape (item level 28), Chromatic Cloak (item level 29), Glacial Cloak (item level 29), Onyxia Scale Cloak (item level 29) and Bloodlord's Embrace (item level 29).
Nearest lower item levels below Protector Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Mistscape Cloak (item level 22), Ranger Cloak (item level 22), Warden's Cloak (item level 22), Ancient Cloak (item level 22) and Chief Brigadier Cloak (item level 21).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Protector Cape uses icon file 133757, which 50 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Onyxia Scale Cloak ID 15138 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Celestial Cape ID 14313 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Windsong Drape ID 15468 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18Pillager's Cloak ID 15559 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19Bloodmoon Cloak ID 12967 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Nightfall Drape ID 12465 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Ethereal Mist Cape ID 11873 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Featherskin Cape ID 10843 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 14791 (14786 to 14796) were usually added in the same batch as Protector Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Khan's Legguards ID 14786 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Khan's Mantle ID 14787 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Protector Armguards ID 14788 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Protector Breastplate ID 14789 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Protector Buckler ID 14790 · Armor - Shield · item level 27
Protector Gauntlets ID 14792 · Armor - Mail · item level 26
Protector Waistband ID 14793 · Armor - Mail · item level 26
Protector Ankleguards ID 14794 · Armor - Mail · item level 26
Protector Helm ID 14795 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Protector Legguards ID 14796 · Armor - Mail · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 14791 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Protector Cape 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 Protector Cape 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 Protector Cape
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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