This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Mail Head, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up. Drops from Shade of Aran in Karazhan.
| Drop | Shade of Aran in Karazhan |
|---|
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 115 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 251 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 115 and requires level 70.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 13s 18c |
| The Burning Crusade | 115 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 13s 18c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 251 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 13s 18c |
| MoP Classic | 115 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 13s 18c |
In the Appearances collection, Steelspine Faceguard is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 7321. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Steelspine Faceguard in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (13 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Mail is the armor type Evoker, Hunter and Shaman wear. With Agility or Intellect, Steelspine Faceguard suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Steelspine Faceguard (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Mail, Head slot, from item level 30 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelspine Faceguard (this item) | 32 | 27 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Surestrike Goggles v2.0 | 32 | 25 | +5 Stamina, +3 Haste, +9 Critical Strike, +8 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | Not listed |
| Living Replicator Specs | 32 | 25 | +9 Stamina, +8 Agility or Intellect, +5 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Engineering | Not listed |
| Gadgetstorm Goggles | 32 | 25 | +5 Stamina, +3 Haste, +10 Critical Strike, +8 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | Not listed |
 Stylin' Adventure Hat | 32 | 27 | +10 Agility or Intellect, +14 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Stylin' Crimson Hat | 32 | 27 | +10 Stamina, +11 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Storm Helm | 31 | 27 | +7 Critical Strike, +4 Stamina, +8 Agility or Intellect, +7 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Fel Iron Chain Coif | 30 | 25 | +11 Critical Strike, +11 Stamina, +7 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Felstone Helm | 30 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Truesight Ice Blinders | 35 | 28 | +8 Haste, +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
| Electroflux Sight Enhancers | 35 | 28 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
Truesight Ice Blinders has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from Steelspine Faceguard among Armor > Mail, Head slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Chain Helm (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ringmail Helm (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mail Helm (item level 39), Dreadrunner Helm (item level 40) and Cloud Serpent Helm (item level 40).
Nearest lower item levels below Steelspine Faceguard among Armor > Mail, Head slot: Gryphon Mail Crown (item level 26), High Bergg Helm (item level 25), Champion's Helmet (item level 25), Khan's Helmet (item level 25) and Ancient Crown (item level 24).
Steelspine Faceguard is part of the transmog set Goldspine Plate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 13 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Steelspine Faceguard uses icon file 133073, which 44 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Champion's Lamellar Headguard ID 29604 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Warlord's Lamellar Faceguard ID 29616 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Blood Knight Helm ID 24866 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Golden Helm ID 33253 · Armor - Plate · item level 21Lieutenant Commander's Lamellar Headguard ID 23276 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Dragonstalker's Helm ID 16939 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Lawbringer Helm ID 16854 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 28671 (28666 to 28676) were usually added in the same batch as Steelspine Faceguard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Pauldrons of the Justice-Seeker ID 28666 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Flawless Greater Windroc Beak ID 28667 · Quest
Aged Clefthoof Blubber ID 28668 · Quest
Rapscallion Boots ID 28669 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Boots of the Infernal Coven ID 28670 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Drape of the Dark Reavers ID 28672 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Tirisfal Wand of Ascendancy ID 28673 · Weapon - Wand · item level 32
Saberclaw Talisman ID 28674 · Armor · item level 32
Shermanar Great-Ring ID 28675 · Armor · item level 32
Heart of Urtrak ID 28676 · Quest "The dark heart of Urtrak, commander of the southern wall of Zeth'gor."The raw ItemSparse values for item 28671 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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