This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 23, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 42, Rare quality and sells to vendors for 37s 69c. In Classic Era it is item level 42 and sells to vendors for 37s 69c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 42 and sells to vendors for 37s 70c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 42 and sells to vendors for 37s 70c. In MoP Classic it is item level 42 and sells to vendors for 37s 70c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 65s 84c |
| WoW Forever | 42 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 37s 69c |
| Classic Era | 42 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 37s 69c |
| The Burning Crusade | 42 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 37s 70c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 42 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 37s 70c |
| MoP Classic | 42 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 37s 70c |
Appearance ID: 2270. 17 other items wear the same appearance; 7 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The 10 items nearest to Cloak of Blight (item level 23) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 23 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloak of Blight (this item) | 23 | +11 Versatility | Not listed | |
 Blackforge Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Versatility, +6 Intellect. World Drop | 99 gold on 57 realms |
 Tracker's Cloak | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 50 realms |
 Bloodwoven Cloak | 23 | 16 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 55 gold on 59 realms |
 Windchaser Cloak | 23 | 16 | +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +4 Intellect. World Drop | 20 gold on 53 realms |
 Imposing Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 55 gold on 59 realms |
 Bonelink Cape | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 16 gold on 59 realms |
| Warmonger's Cloak | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 53 realms |
 Gaea's Cloak | 24 | 17 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 15 gold on 49 realms |
 Scorpashi Cape | 24 | 17 | +6 Stamina, +4 Agility, +1 Strength. World Drop | 44 gold on 67 realms |
 Potent Cape | 24 | 18 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 23 gold on 64 realms |
Warmonger's Cloak has the highest item level here (24). The lowest listed price among them is Warmonger's Cloak at 5 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Cloak of Blight among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Blackmetal Cape (item level 25), Crusader's Cloak (item level 26), Praetorian Cloak (item level 26), Bonecaster's Cape (item level 27) and Pridelord Cape (item level 27).
Nearest lower item levels below Cloak of Blight among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Sorcerer Cloak (item level 21), Jazeraint Cloak (item level 21), Nocturnal Cloak (item level 21), Steadfast Cloak (item level 21) and Tigerstrike Mantle (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Cloak of Blight uses icon file 132656, which 30 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Willow Robe ID 6538 · Armor - Cloth · item level 11Glowing Lizardscale Cloak ID 6449 · Armor - Cloth · item level 13Greenweave Robe ID 9773 · Armor - Cloth · item level 17Greenweave Vest ID 9774 · Armor - Cloth · item level 17Arachnidian Cape ID 14292 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Wrangler's Wraps ID 15337 · Armor - Leather · item level 18Pathfinder Vest ID 15346 · Armor - Leather · item level 19Nature's Embrace ID 17741 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 6832 (6827 to 6838) were usually added in the same batch as Cloak of Blight: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Box of Supplies ID 6827 · Miscellaneous · item level 17
Visionary Buckler ID 6828 · Armor - Shield · item level 21
Sword of Serenity ID 6829 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 24
Bonebiter ID 6830 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 24
Black Menace ID 6831 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 24
White Tuxedo Shirt ID 6833 · Armor - Cosmetic
Black Tuxedo ID 6834 · Armor - Cosmetic
Black Tuxedo Pants ID 6835 · Armor - Cosmetic · item level 14
Dress Shoes ID 6836 · Armor - Cosmetic
Scorched Spider Fang ID 6838 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 6832 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Cloak of Blight 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 Cloak of Blight 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 Cloak of Blight
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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