A Common Cosmetic Head, item level 1, binds when equipped.
On Ruby Shades's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 500,000 gold over the last 30 days, ranging from 250,000 gold1 silver to 500,000 gold.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Increases your chance to be the center of attention.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In The Burning Crusade it is sells to vendors for 4g. In Wrath of the Lich King it is sells to vendors for 1c. In MoP Classic it is sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 1 | Common | Binds when equipped | 6c |
| The Burning Crusade | 1 | Common | - | 4g |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 1 | Common | - | 1c |
| MoP Classic | 1 | Common | - | 1c |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The 10 items nearest to Ruby Shades (item level 1) in item level among Armor > Cosmetic, Head slot.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Shades (this item) | 1 | Not listed | ||
 Noble's Monocle | 1 | World Drop | Not listed | |
 Violet Hat | 1 | Vendor | Not listed | |
 High Society Top Hat | 1 | Crafted with Cataclysm Tailoring | Not listed | |
| Deadeye Monocle | 1 | Quest | Not listed | |
 Plundered Blue Captain's Hat | 1 | World Drop | Not listed | |
 Plundered Crimson Captain's Hat | 1 | World Drop | Not listed | |
 Plundered Pirate Admiral's Bicorne | 1 | World Drop | Not listed | |
 Red Noggin Candle | 1 | 48 | Crafted with Shadowlands Alchemy | Not listed |
 Pink Party Hat | 1 | 48 | Crafted with Shadowlands Tailoring | Not listed |
 Fae Revel Masque | 1 | 48 | Crafted with Shadowlands Inscription | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Ruby Shades among Armor > Cosmetic, Head slot: Russet Hat (item level 21), Crochet Hat (item level 23), Deepdive Helmet (item level 24), Shroud of Forbidden Magic (item level 26) and Square Holders (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ruby Shades uses icon file 133149, which 48 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Steamworker's Goggles ID 45118 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Spectrecles ID 30721 · Armor - Cosmetic · item level 29 "*WARNING* Ghosts don't like to be seen."Spectrecles ID 30719 · Armor - Cosmetic · item level 29 "*WARNING* Ghosts don't like to be seen."Junior Technician 3rd Grade Goggles ID 30515 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31[UNUSED]Cool Shades ID 47163 · QuestInfrared Heat Focals ID 49142 · QuestInfrared Heat Focals ID 49611 · QuestGnomish Power Goggles ID 23828 · Armor - Cloth · item level 30Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 38089 (38084 to 38094) were usually added in the same batch as Ruby Shades: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crustacean Stompers ID 38084 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Belt of the Emerald Guardian ID 38085 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Vigilant Skullcap ID 38086 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Sea Rusted Gauntlets ID 38087 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Breastplate of Nature's Ire ID 38088 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Sapphire Pinky Ring ID 38090 · Armor
Gold Eternium Band ID 38091 · Armor "Passed down by royalty throughout time, the gift of this ring declares eternal love."
Crystalplate Pauldrons ID 38092 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Dalaran Sentry Wristbraces ID 38093 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Dalaran Sentry Headguard ID 38094 · Armor - Plate · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 38089 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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