This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Finger, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when equipped.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 65 and requires level 60. In Classic Era it is item level 65 and requires level 60. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 65 and requires level 60. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 65 and requires level 60. In MoP Classic it is item level 65 and requires level 60.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 87s 90c |
| WoW Forever | 65 | 60 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 87s 90c |
| Classic Era | 65 | 60 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 87s 90c |
| The Burning Crusade | 65 | 60 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 87s 90c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 65 | 60 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 87s 90c |
| MoP Classic | 65 | 60 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 87s 90c |
Band of the Cultist carries Agility or Strength, the primary stat of Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Protection and Retribution Paladin; Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight; Enhancement Shaman; Brewmaster and Windwalker Monk; Feral and Guardian Druid; Havoc and Vengeance Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Band of the Cultist (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot, from item level 20 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band of the Cultist (this item) | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +3 Strength | Not listed |
 Quicksilver Ring | 29 | 23 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina | 55 gold on 54 realms |
 Sodalite Band | 32 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina | 5 gold on 61 realms |
 Amber Band | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina | 5 gold on 61 realms |
 Runed Ring | 25 | 20 | +3 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike | 5 gold on 61 realms |
 Brainlash | 25 | 19 | +6 Intellect, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike | 200 gold on 54 realms |
 Shadowmight Ring | 34 | 29 | +6 Haste, +2 Critical Strike, +2 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Jewelcrafting | 550 gold on 56 realms |
 Ring of Rotting Sinew | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Haste | 10 gold on 53 realms |
 Thondroril Ring | 36 | 31 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina | 10 gold on 52 realms |
| Immaculate Ring | 38 | 34 | +5 Intellect, +7 Stamina | 9 gold on 56 realms |
 Spinel Ring | 20 | 13 | +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina | 73 gold on 56 realms |
Immaculate Ring has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Sodalite Band at 5 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Band of the Cultist among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot: Shadowghast Ring (item level 175), Gleaming Copper Band (item level 197), Thalassian Competitor's Signet (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Band (item level 197) and Tarnished Dawnlit Signet (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Band of the Cultist among Armor > Miscellaneous, Finger slot: Gold Wedding Band (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Band of the Cultist uses icon file 133369, which 14 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Onslaught Ring ID 21775 · Armor · item level 28Dragonslayer's Signet ID 18403 · Armor · item level 29Trader's Ring ID 15689 · Armor · item level 20Dark Iron Signet ID 35922 · Armor · item level 32Ring of Indignant Rage ID 38251 · Armor · item level 32Brunnhildar Runed Ring ID 42845 · Armor · item level 34Polished Dragonslayer's Signet ID 49313 · Armor · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 20721 (20714 to 20727) were usually added in the same batch as Band of the Cultist: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Sandstorm Boots ID 20714 · Armor - Leather · item level 28Dunestalker's Boots ID 20715 · Armor - Leather · item level 28
Sandworm Skin Gloves ID 20716 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Desert Bloom Gloves ID 20717 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Dark Whisper Blade ID 20720 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 29
Crystal Slugthrower ID 20722 · Weapon - Gun · item level 29
Brann's Trusty Pick ID 20723 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 28 "Also serves as a mining pick."
Corrupted Blackwood Staff ID 20724 · Weapon - Staff · item level 28
Formula: Enchant Gloves - Threat ID 20726 · Recipe · item level 27 "Teaches you how to perform the Threat enchantment on gloves."Formula: Enchant Gloves - Shadow Power ID 20727 · Recipe · item level 27 "Teaches you how to perform the Shadow Power enchantment."The raw ItemSparse values for item 20721 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Band of the Cultist 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 Band of the Cultist 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 Band of the Cultist
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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