This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Head, item level 66, requires level 50, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
Increases your Kul Tiran or Zandalari Engineering by 20.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In the Appearances collection, Surging Orthogonal Optics is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 24494. 14 other items wear the same appearance; 12 of them are listed here.
Night-Vision MechshadesAZ3-R1-T3 Gearspun GogglesSP1-R1-73D Orthogonal OpticsCharged SP1-R1-73D Orthogonal OpticsImbued Gearspun GogglesEmblazoned Gearspun GogglesAbyssal Synthetic SpecsA5C-3N-D3D Synthetic SpecsCharged A5C-3N-D3D Synthetic SpecsApogee Inventor's GogglesParamount Bionic BifocalsSuperior Bionic BifocalsRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Surging Orthogonal Optics suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 9 items nearest to Surging Orthogonal Optics (item level 66) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 50 to 78.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surging Orthogonal Optics (this item) | 66 | 50 | +28 Strength or Intellect, +32 Stamina. Profession | Not listed |
 Twilight Dragon's Helm | 60 | 50 | +13 Strength or Intellect, +19 Stamina, +16 Versatility, +9 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Geocrag Helm | 60 | 50 | +13 Strength or Intellect, +19 Stamina, +15 Critical Strike, +10 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Razorfin Helm | 60 | 50 | +13 Strength or Intellect, +19 Stamina, +13 Critical Strike, +12 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Tomb-Keeper's Helm | 60 | 50 | +13 Strength or Intellect, +19 Stamina, +14 Versatility, +11 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bloodwake Helmet | 60 | 50 | +13 Strength or Intellect, +19 Stamina, +13 Versatility, +12 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wavecrash Headguard | 58 | 50 | +12 Strength or Intellect, +18 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Brittle Faceguard | 78 | 78 | World Drop | Not listed |
 Diadem of the Highborne | 50 | 45 | +15 Stamina, +10 Strength or Intellect, +13 Versatility, +8 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Leystone Helm | 50 | 44 | +15 Stamina, +10 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Legion Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Brittle Faceguard has the highest item level here (78).
Next item levels up from Surging Orthogonal Optics among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Shadowghast Helm (item level 175), Blood-Tempered Basinet (item level 197), Evercore Vision Guard (item level 197), Thalassian Competitor's Plate Helm (item level 197) and Tarnished Dawnlit Commander's Helmet (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Surging Orthogonal Optics among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Truesteel Helm (item level 44), Smoldering Helm (item level 43), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Helm (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Headcover (item level 39).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Surging Orthogonal Optics uses icon file 1041266, which 59 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Surging Bionic Bifocals ID 165887 · Armor - Mail · item level 66Surging Gearspun Goggles ID 165886 · Armor - Leather · item level 66SP1-R1-73D Synthetic Specs ID 165890 · Armor - Cloth · item level 72Surging Synthetic Specs ID 165885 · Armor - Cloth · item level 66SP1-R1-73D Gearspun Goggles ID 165891 · Armor - Leather · item level 72SP1-R1-73D Bionic Bifocals ID 165892 · Armor - Mail · item level 72SP1-R1-73D Orthogonal Optics ID 165893 · Armor - Plate · item level 72Charged SP1-R1-73D Synthetic Specs ID 165895 · Armor - Cloth · item level 78Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 165888 (165882 to 165893) were usually added in the same batch as Surging Orthogonal Optics: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mission Report ID 165882 · Quest "The report contains details of the mission to gain the blessing of the Ember Order"
Treasure Map of Molten Cay ID 165884 · Miscellaneous · item level 50Surging Synthetic Specs ID 165885 · Armor - Cloth · item level 66Surging Gearspun Goggles ID 165886 · Armor - Leather · item level 66Surging Bionic Bifocals ID 165887 · Armor - Mail · item level 66
Blackpowder Ore ID 165889 · QuestSP1-R1-73D Synthetic Specs ID 165890 · Armor - Cloth · item level 72SP1-R1-73D Gearspun Goggles ID 165891 · Armor - Leather · item level 72SP1-R1-73D Bionic Bifocals ID 165892 · Armor - Mail · item level 72SP1-R1-73D Orthogonal Optics ID 165893 · Armor - Plate · item level 72The raw ItemSparse values for item 165888 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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