An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 23, requires level 16, binds when equipped.
On Royal Cape's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 399 gold over the last 30 days, ranging from 88 gold to 786 gold5 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 42s 57c. In Classic Era it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 42s 57c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 42s 57c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 42s 57c. In MoP Classic it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 42s 57c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 11g 94s 12c |
| WoW Forever | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 42s 57c |
| Classic Era | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 42s 57c |
| The Burning Crusade | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 42s 57c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 42s 57c |
| MoP Classic | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 42s 57c |
In the Appearances collection, Royal Cape is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2973. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Royal Cape carries Intellect, the primary stat of Holy Paladin; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Elemental and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Mistweaver Monk; Balance and Restoration Druid; Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Royal Cape (item level 23) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 23 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cape (this item) | 23 | 16 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blackforge Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Versatility, +6 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bloodwoven Cloak | 23 | 16 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Windchaser Cloak | 23 | 16 | +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +4 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Imposing Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bonelink Cape | 23 | 16 | +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 |
 Scorpashi Cape | 24 | 17 | +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +1 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Potent Cape | 24 | 18 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gryphon Cloak | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Champion's Cape has the highest item level here (24).
Next item levels up from Royal Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Blackmetal Cape (item level 25), Blackflame Cape (item level 25), Crusader's Cloak (item level 26), Praetorian Cloak (item level 26) and Merciless Cloak (item level 26).
Nearest lower item levels below Royal Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Tigerstrike Mantle (item level 20), Twilight Cape (item level 20), Knight's Cloak (item level 20), Archer's Cloak (item level 20) and Sparkleshell Cloak (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Royal Cape uses icon file 133754, which 84 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Lord's Cape ID 10079 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Garrison Cloak ID 9699 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19Mystical Cape ID 10174 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Nightshade Cloak ID 10224 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Wingveil Cloak ID 10802 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Hero's Cape ID 8304 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Big Voodoo Cloak ID 8216 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Shaleskin Cape ID 12066 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 9908 (9903 to 9913) were usually added in the same batch as Royal Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Jazeraint Leggings ID 9903 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Jazeraint Pauldrons ID 9904 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Royal Blouse ID 9905 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25
Royal Sash ID 9906 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Royal Boots ID 9907 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Royal Bands ID 9909 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23
Royal Gloves ID 9910 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Royal Trousers ID 9911 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Royal Amice ID 9912 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Royal Gown ID 9913 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25The raw ItemSparse values for item 9908 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Royal 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 Royal 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 Royal 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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