Is Southwind Helm in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Southwind Helm is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Southwind Helm in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Southwind Helm is rare quality, item level 74 and requires level 60.

What does Southwind Helm sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 3g 70s for one Southwind Helm in Classic Era.

What slot is Southwind Helm in WoW Classic?

Southwind Helm is a Head Leather in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Southwind Helm - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

A Rare Leather Head, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Moam in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj.

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Where it comes from

Drop	Moam in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj

Build history

First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).

Other versions

Across game versions

In Classic Era it is item level 74, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 70s 98c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 74, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 24s 3c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 258, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 2g 24s 3c. In MoP Classic it is item level 74, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 24s 3c.

Version	Item level	Required level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	29	25	Rare	Binds when picked up	2g 97s 74c
Classic Era	74	60	Rare	Binds when picked up	3g 70s 98c
The Burning Crusade	74	60	Rare	Binds when picked up	2g 24s 3c
Wrath of the Lich King	258	80	Rare	Binds when picked up	2g 24s 3c
MoP Classic	74	60	Rare	Binds when picked up	2g 24s 3c

Southwind Helm Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Southwind Helm is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5739. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Southwind Helm.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Southwind Helm Comes From

Southwind Helm Drops From

The in-game Adventure Guide lists Southwind Helm in the loot of 1 encounter.

Moam in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj

Also drops from this encounter (17 other items):

See all 18 items in the Moam loot table

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Southwind Helm Compares

Who It Suits

Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Southwind Helm suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Southwind Helm (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Leather, Head slot, from item level 29 to 30.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Southwind Helm (this item)	29	25	+8 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop	Not listed
Bloodvine Lens	29	25	+11 Stamina, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Engineering	Not listed
Sanctified Leather Hat	29		+6 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking	Not listed
Nightshade Helmet	29	23	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Adventurer's Bandana	29	24	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Grand Crown	29	24	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Peerless Headband	29	23	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Molten Helm	29	23	+11 Stamina, +6 Dodge, +9 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking	Not listed
Bonechewer Skincloak	29	24	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Polar Helm	29	25	+11 Stamina, +4 Agility or Intellect, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking	Not listed
Legion Headguard	30	25	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed

Legion Headguard has the highest item level here (30).

Next item levels up from Southwind Helm among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Deathblow X11 Goggles (item level 32), Wonderheal XT40 Shades (item level 32), Magnified Moon Specs (item level 32), Dragonhawk Hat (item level 32) and Weakness Spectralizers (item level 35).

Nearest lower item levels below Southwind Helm among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Potent Helmet (item level 26), Winged Helm (item level 25), Wolf Rider's Headgear (item level 25), Big Voodoo Mask (item level 24) and Tracker's Headband (item level 24).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Southwind Helm Fits

Items That Share Southwind Helm's Icon

Southwind Helm uses icon file 133069, which 17 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:

Creeping Vine Helm ID 21669 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Fury Visor ID 20521 · Armor - Plate · item level 27
Helm of the Executioner ID 22411 · Armor - Plate · item level 27
Helm of Lupine Cunning ID 25974 · Armor - Cloth · item level 30
Resplendent Circlet ID 14322 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Conservator Helm ID 12018 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Stalker's Helmet of Second Sight ID 31106 · Armor - Mail · item level 32

Items Numbered Next to Southwind Helm

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 21455 (21452 to 21460) were usually added in the same batch as Southwind Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Staff of the Ruins ID 21452 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29
Mantle of the Horusath ID 21453 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Runic Stone Shoulders ID 21454 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Sandstorm Cloak ID 21456 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Bracers of Brutality ID 21457 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Gauntlets of New Life ID 21458 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Crossbow of Imminent Doom ID 21459 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 29
Helm of Domination ID 21460 · Armor - Plate · item level 29

Southwind Helm Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 21455 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 14 gold88 silver
Vendor sell price: 2 gold97 silver
Material: Leather
Equip slot: Head
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

Southwind Helm in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Southwind Helm 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 Southwind Helm next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Southwind Helm in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Southwind Helm is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Southwind Helm in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Southwind Helm is rare quality, item level 74 and requires level 60.
What does Southwind Helm sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 3g 70s for one Southwind Helm in Classic Era.
What slot is Southwind Helm in WoW Classic?: Southwind Helm is a Head Leather in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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