This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Cloth Back, item level 27, requires level 20, binds when picked up. Drops from Houndmaster Grebmar in Blackrock Depths.
| Drop | Houndmaster Grebmar in Blackrock Depths |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 52, requires level 47 and sells to vendors for 99s 99c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 52, requires level 47 and sells to vendors for 99s 99c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 52, requires level 47 and sells to vendors for 29s 99c. In MoP Classic it is item level 52, requires level 47 and sells to vendors for 99s 99c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 27 | 20 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 37g 48s 99c |
| Classic Era | 52 | 47 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 99s 99c |
| The Burning Crusade | 52 | 47 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 99s 99c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 52 | 47 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 29s 99c |
| MoP Classic | 52 | 47 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 99s 99c |
In the Appearances collection, Spritecaster Cape is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 2270. 17 other items wear the same appearance; 7 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Spritecaster Cape in the loot of 1 encounter.
Houndmaster Grebmar in Blackrock Depths
Also drops from this encounter (3 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Spritecaster Cape carries Agility or Strength or Intellect, the primary stat of Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Spritecaster Cape (item level 27) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 27 to 28.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spritecaster Cape (this item) | 27 | 20 | +4 Agility or Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina, +5 Haste, +3 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Bonecaster's Cape | 27 | 20 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Pridelord Cape | 27 | 20 | +2 Strength, +6 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mageflame Cloak | 28 | 22 | +6 Intellect, +4 Fire Resistance. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elegant Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Nightshade Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Cindercloth Cloak | 28 | 21 | +6 Stamina, +5 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Eternal Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elunarian Cloak | 28 | 22 | +6 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +1 Strength. World Drop | Not listed |
 Warstrike Cape | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Agility. World Drop | Not listed |
| Grand Cloak | 28 | 21 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Elegant Cloak has the highest item level here (28).
Next item levels up from Spritecaster Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Cloak of the Black Void (item level 32), Cloak of the Moon (item level 33), Cloak of Frozen Spirits (item level 33), Savage Cloak (item level 35) and Spiritcaller Cloak (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Spritecaster Cape among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Potent Cape (item level 24), Rageclaw Cloak (item level 24), Gryphon Cloak (item level 24), Formidable Cape (item level 24) and Blackforge Cape (item level 23).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Spritecaster Cape. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Spritecaster Cape ID 231390 · Armor - Cloth · item level 584Spritecaster Cape uses icon file 133772, which 140 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
The Emperor's New Cape ID 11930 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Master's Cloak ID 10249 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Blackflame Cape ID 13109 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Duskwoven Cape ID 10060 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Warmonger's Cloak ID 9959 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Cape of the Black Baron ID 13340 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27Opulent Cape ID 14280 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Hulking Cloak ID 14745 · Armor - Cloth · item level 12Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 11623 (11614 to 11628) were usually added in the same batch as Spritecaster Cape: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Plans: Dark Iron Mail ID 11614 · Recipe "Teaches you how to make Dark Iron Mail."Plans: Dark Iron Shoulders ID 11615 · Recipe "Teaches you how to make Dark Iron Shoulders."
DEBUG Samophlange Manual Page ID 11616 · Consumable
Eridan's Supplies ID 11617 · Quest
Lesser Arcanum of Rumination ID 11622 · Quest · item level 25
Kentic Amice ID 11624 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Enthralled Sphere ID 11625 · Armor · item level 27Blackveil Cape ID 11626 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Fleetfoot Greaves ID 11627 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Houndmaster's Bow ID 11628 · Weapon - Bow · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 11623 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Spritecaster 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 Spritecaster 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 Spritecaster 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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