An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 22, requires level 14, binds when equipped.
On Captain's Cloak's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 482 gold27 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 179 gold63 silver to 1,682 gold22 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 249% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 482 gold27 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 39, requires level 34 and sells to vendors for 30s 15c. In Classic Era it is item level 39, requires level 34 and sells to vendors for 30s 15c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 39, requires level 34 and sells to vendors for 30s 15c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 39, requires level 34 and sells to vendors for 30s 15c. In MoP Classic it is item level 39, requires level 34 and sells to vendors for 30s 15c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 22 | 14 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 23s 37c |
| WoW Forever | 39 | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 30s 15c |
| Classic Era | 39 | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 30s 15c |
| The Burning Crusade | 39 | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 30s 15c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 39 | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 30s 15c |
| MoP Classic | 39 | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 30s 15c |
In the Appearances collection, Captain's Cloak is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2454. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Captain's Cloak carries Strength, the primary stat of Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Captain's Cloak (item level 22) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 22 to 23.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain's Cloak (this item) | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 22 gold on 40 realms |
 Mistscape Cloak | 22 | 15 | +5 Stamina, +9 Versatility. World Drop | 49 gold on 54 realms |
 Imperial Cloak | 22 | 15 | +5 Stamina, +6 Agility. World Drop | 54 gold on 53 realms |
 Regal Cloak | 22 | 15 | +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 7 gold on 57 realms |
| Ranger Cloak | 22 | 15 | +4 Agility, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 60 realms |
 Warden's Cloak | 22 | 14 | +3 Strength, +5 Haste, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 125 gold on 54 realms |
 Ancient Cloak | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 212 gold on 61 realms |
| Energy Cloak | 22 | 15 | +4 Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 135 gold on 53 realms |
 Blackforge Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Versatility, +6 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 58 realms |
 Bloodwoven Cloak | 23 | 16 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 53 gold on 63 realms |
| Windchaser Cloak | 23 | 16 | +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +4 Intellect. World Drop | 79 gold on 50 realms |
Blackforge Cape has the highest item level here (23). The lowest listed price among them is Regal Cloak at 7 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Captain's Cloak among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Potent Cape (item level 24), Rageclaw Cloak (item level 24), Gryphon Cloak (item level 24), Formidable Cape (item level 24) and Blackmetal Cape (item level 25).
Nearest lower item levels below Captain's Cloak among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Tigerstrike Mantle (item level 20), Twilight Cape (item level 20), Knight's Cloak (item level 20), Archer's Cloak (item level 20) and Sparkleshell Cloak (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Captain's Cloak uses icon file 133753, which 25 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Ranger Cloak ID 7483 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Scout's Cloak ID 5618 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5Cadet Cloak ID 9761 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5Tracker's Cloak ID 9919 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23Sylvan Cloak ID 4793 · Armor - Cloth · item level 15Acidproof Cloak ID 3582 · Armor - Cloth · item level 11Battered Cloak ID 11847 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2Ensign Cloak ID 3070 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 7492 (7487 to 7498) were usually added in the same batch as Captain's Cloak: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Captain's Leggings ID 7487 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Captain's Circlet ID 7488 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Captain's Gauntlets ID 7489 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Captain's Boots ID 7490 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Captain's Shoulderguards ID 7491 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Captain's Bracers ID 7493 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Captain's Waistguard ID 7494 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Captain's Buckler ID 7495 · Armor - Shield · item level 24
Field Plate Shield ID 7496 · Armor - Shield · item level 23
Top of Gelkak's Key ID 7498 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 7492 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Captain's Cloak 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 Captain's Cloak 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 Captain's Cloak
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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