A Rare Plate Head, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when equipped. Crafted with Brilliant Saronite Helm.
On Brilliant Saronite Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,574 gold26 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 330 gold45 silver to 6,996 gold12 silver. About 7 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 21% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,574 gold26 silver.
| Crafted | Brilliant Saronite Helm | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 179, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 6g 89s 26c. In MoP Classic it is item level 179, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 3g 44s 63c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 29 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 179 | 78 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 6g 89s 26c |
| MoP Classic | 179 | 78 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 44s 63c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Brilliant Saronite Helm takes 14 Saronite Bar and 1 Crystallized Water.
In the Appearances collection, Brilliant Saronite Helm is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9520. 5 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 274g 81s, and Saronite Bar is the largest share at 99%. Brilliant Saronite Helm lists from 489g 75s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 190g 45s after the 5% auction cut, a 69% margin over its reagents. The recipe Brilliant Saronite Helm turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 45 and grey at 55.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Saronite Bar | 14 | 19 gold50 silver | 273 gold |
 Crystallized Water | 1 | 1 gold81 silver | 1 gold81 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 274 gold81 silver | ||
| Brilliant Saronite Helm at its lowest listing | 489 gold75 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 190 gold45 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Brilliant Saronite Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Brilliant Saronite Helm uses icon file 133085, which 27 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Helmet of the Dedicated ID 43846 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Corroded Faceguard ID 44695 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Crown of Hyldnir ID 42879 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Vrykul Training Helm ID 42878 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Plated Skullguard ID 42829 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Brazen Offender's Helm ID 39891 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Ribbed Helm of Servitude ID 39851 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 43870 (43865 to 43875) were usually added in the same batch as Brilliant Saronite Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Brilliant Saronite Pauldrons ID 43865 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Lithe Stalker's Cord ID 43866 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Charred Glyph ID 43867 · Miscellaneous "While it appears this glyph was burned horribly and no longer contains any magic, a vendor might not know..."Charred Glyph ID 43868 · Miscellaneous "While it appears this glyph was burned horribly and no longer contains any magic, a vendor might not know..."Charred Glyph ID 43869 · Miscellaneous
Saronite Spellblade ID 43871 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35
Weeping Mantle ID 43872 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Frail Bone Wand ID 43873 · Weapon - Wand · item level 34
Lady Nightswood's Engagement Ring ID 43874 · Armor · item level 34
Axe of the Cunning ID 43875 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 43870 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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