This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Head, item level 30, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Redemption Headpiece is one of 9 pieces of Redemption Armor, alongside Redemption Boots, Redemption Girdle and Redemption Handguards and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces, 4 pieces, 6 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In WoW Forever it is item level 88, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 7g 72s 25c. In Classic Era it is item level 88, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 7g 72s 25c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 88, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 78s 73c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 1 and Artifact quality. In MoP Classic it is item level 88, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 78s 73c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 38s 51c |
| WoW Forever | 88 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 72s 25c |
| Classic Era | 88 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 72s 25c |
| The Burning Crusade | 88 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 78s 73c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 1 | - | Artifact | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 88 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 78s 73c |
Appearance ID: 5987. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Redemption Headpiece.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Redemption Headpiece suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Redemption Headpiece (item level 30) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redemption Headpiece (this item) | 30 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +5 Critical Strike, +7 Versatility | Not listed |
 Bloodscale Helm | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Khan'aish Helmet | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Helm of the Stalwart Defender | 31 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Dark Iron Helm | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +10 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Icebane Coif | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +4 Dodge, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Helm of the Holy Avenger | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Talonguard Helmet | 31 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Imbued Plate Helmet | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Commander's Helm | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Imperial Plate Helm | 29 | 23 | +9 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Helm of the Stalwart Defender has the highest item level here (31).
Next item levels up from Redemption Headpiece among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Armored Titanium Goggles (item level 35), Charged Titanium Specs (item level 35), Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers (item level 35), Iron Riveted War Helm (item level 35) and Mechanized Snow Goggles (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Redemption Headpiece among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Brutish Helmet (item level 25), Tyrant's Helm (item level 24), Warbringer's Crown (item level 24), Steel Plate Helm (item level 23) and Symbolic Crown (item level 23).
Redemption Headpiece is part of the transmog set Redemption Armor (Paladin only). The other 8 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Redemption Headpiece. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Redemption Headpiece ID 43800 · Armor - PlateRedemption Headpiece uses icon file 133117, which 90 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Cryptstalker Headpiece ID 22438 · Armor - Mail · item level 30Earthshatter Headpiece ID 22466 · Armor - Mail · item level 30Dreamwalker Headpiece ID 22490 · Armor - Leather · item level 30Helm of Regrowth ID 21484 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Undercity Reservist's Cap ID 20643 · Armor - Leather · item level 25Boneshredder Skullcap ID 24777 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Tim's Trusty Helmet ID 25616 · Armor - Leather · item level 30 "Not the most attractive of headgear, but it gets the job done. Be sure to escape as quickly as possible..."Captain Krosh's Crash Helmet ID 25617 · Armor - Leather · item level 30Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 22428 (22423 to 22433) were usually added in the same batch as Redemption Headpiece: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Dreadnaught Bracers ID 22423 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Redemption Wristguards ID 22424 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Redemption Tunic ID 22425 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Redemption Handguards ID 22426 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Redemption Legguards ID 22427 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Redemption Spaulders ID 22429 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Redemption Boots ID 22430 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Redemption Girdle ID 22431 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Devilsaur Barb ID 22432 · Quest
Don Mauricio's Band of Domination ID 22433 · Armor · item level 24The raw ItemSparse values for item 22428 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Redemption Headpiece 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 Redemption Headpiece 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 Redemption Headpiece
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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