Is Stormrage Cover in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Stormrage Cover 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 Stormrage Cover in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Stormrage Cover is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.

What does Stormrage Cover sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 5g 41s for one Stormrage Cover in Classic Era.

What slot is Stormrage Cover in WoW Classic?

Stormrage Cover is a Head Leather in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Stormrage Cover - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Part of the Stormrage Raiment transmog ensemble.collections

An Epic Leather Head, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.

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Where it comes from

Drop	Nefarian in Blackwing Lair
Vendor	NPC #54648	Netherstorm 33.0, 64.1

Sold By

The game's collection data lists Stormrage Cover as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.1 on the Netherstorm map.

Vendor	Zone	Map	Waypoint	Other items it sells
NPC #54648	Netherstorm	33.0, 64.1	`/way #109 33.0 64.1`	71

Netherstorm 1 placement

Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.

Build history

First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).

Set: Stormrage Raiment

Stormrage Raiment (8 pieces)

Stormrage Belt item level 29
Stormrage Boots item level 29
Stormrage Bracers item level 29
Stormrage Chestguard item level 29
Stormrage Cover item level 29
Stormrage Handguards item level 29
Stormrage Legguards item level 29
Stormrage Pauldrons item level 29

(3) Set: Increases your Versatility by 50.
(5) Set: Reduces the casting time of your Regrowth spell by 0.2 sec.
(8) Set: Increases the duration of your Rejuvenation spell by 3 sec.

Stormrage Cover is one of 8 pieces of Stormrage Raiment, alongside Stormrage Belt, Stormrage Boots and Stormrage Bracers and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.

Other versions

Across game versions

In Classic Era it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 41s 11c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 3s 31c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 3s 31c. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 3s 31c.

Version	Item level	Required level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	29	25	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 14s 28c
Classic Era	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	5g 41s 11c
The Burning Crusade	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	3g 3s 31c
Wrath of the Lich King	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	3g 3s 31c
MoP Classic	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	3g 3s 31c

Stormrage Cover Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Stormrage Cover is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5024. 6 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Stormrage Cover Comes From

Stormrage Cover Drops From

The in-game Adventure Guide lists Stormrage Cover in the loot of 1 encounter.

Nefarian in Blackwing Lair

Also drops from this encounter (29 other items):

See all 30 items in the Nefarian loot table

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

How Stormrage Cover Compares

Who It Suits

Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Stormrage Cover 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 Stormrage Cover (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Leather, Head slot, from item level 28 to 30.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Stormrage Cover (this item)	29	25	+8 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +3 Agility or Intellect, +2 Frost Resistance, +2 Shadow Resistance. Boss Drop	Not listed
Molten Helm	29	23	+11 Stamina, +6 Dodge, +9 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking	Not listed
Polar Helm	29	25	+11 Stamina, +4 Agility or Intellect, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking	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
Peerless Headband	29	23	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Supreme Crown	29	24	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Bonechewer Skincloak	29	24	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Dementia Hood	30	25	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Sunroc Mask	30	25	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed
Swashbuckler's Eyepatch	28	21	+7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	Not listed

Dementia Hood has the highest item level here (30).

Next item levels up from Stormrage Cover among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Weakness Spectralizers (item level 35), Greensight Gogs (item level 35), Darkbrand Helm (item level 36), Agile Bio-Optic Killshades (item level 37) and Tsanga's Helm (item level 37).

Nearest lower item levels below Stormrage Cover among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Reinforced Leather Cap (item level 26), Winged Helm (item level 25), Wolf Rider's Headgear (item level 25), Big Voodoo Mask (item level 24) and Warden's Wizard Hat (item level 24).

Transmog Sets

Stormrage Cover is part of the transmog set Stormrage Raiment (Druid only). The other 13 pieces:

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

Where Stormrage Cover Fits

Where to Buy Stormrage Cover

Stormrage Cover is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.

NPC 54648 in Netherstorm at 33.0, 64.1

Other Items Named Stormrage Cover

1 other item in the current build is also called Stormrage Cover. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.

Stormrage Cover ID 49473 · Armor - Leather · item level 35

Items That Share Stormrage Cover's Icon

Stormrage Cover uses icon file 133077, which 105 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Helm of Might ID 16866 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Earthfury Helmet ID 16842 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Cenarion Helm ID 16834 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Warlord's Mail Helm ID 16578 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Warlord's Chain Helmet ID 16566 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Warlord's Leather Helm ID 16561 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Warlord's Dragonhide Helmet ID 16550 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Warlord's Plate Headpiece ID 16542 · Armor - Plate · item level 29

Items Numbered Next to Stormrage Cover

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16900 (16895 to 16905) were usually added in the same batch as Stormrage Cover: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Greater Soulstone ID 16895 · Consumable · item level 21
Major Soulstone ID 16896 · Consumable · item level 25
Stormrage Chestguard ID 16897 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Boots ID 16898 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Handguards ID 16899 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Legguards ID 16901 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Pauldrons ID 16902 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Belt ID 16903 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Bracers ID 16904 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Bloodfang Chestpiece ID 16905 · Armor - Leather · item level 29

Stormrage Cover Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 16900 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 20 gold71 silver
Vendor sell price: 4 gold14 silver
Material: Leather
Equip slot: Head
Item set ID: 214
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

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

Stormrage Cover in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Stormrage Cover 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 Stormrage Cover next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Stormrage Cover in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Stormrage Cover 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 Stormrage Cover in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Stormrage Cover is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.
What does Stormrage Cover sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 5g 41s for one Stormrage Cover in Classic Era.
What slot is Stormrage Cover in WoW Classic?: Stormrage Cover 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