A Rare Cloth Head, item level 39, requires level 35, binds when equipped. Crafted with Contender's Silk Cowl.
On Contender's Silk Cowl's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,606 gold15 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 376 gold75 silver to 8,015 gold20 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 59% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,606 gold15 silver.
| Crafted | Contender's Silk Cowl | Recipe |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In MoP Classic it is item level 450, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 10g 26s.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 39 | 35 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 450 | 90 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 10g 26s |
The Pandaria Tailoring recipe Contender's Silk Cowl takes 5 Bolt of Windwool Cloth.
In the Appearances collection, Contender's Silk Cowl is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 17665. 11 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 4g 70s. Contender's Silk Cowl lists from 10g 23s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 5g 1s after the 5% auction cut, a 107% margin over its reagents. The Pandaria Tailoring recipe Contender's Silk Cowl is taught by Pattern: Contender's Silk Cowl.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Bolt of Windwool Cloth | 5 | 94 silver | 4 gold70 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 4 gold70 silver | ||
| Contender's Silk Cowl at its lowest listing | 10 gold23 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 5 gold1 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.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Contender's Silk Cowl suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Contender's Silk Cowl (item level 39) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 37 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contender's Silk Cowl (this item) | 39 | 35 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +9 Mastery, +7 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 10 gold on 29 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Silk Cowl | 39 | 35 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 35 gold on 60 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mooncloth Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 35 gold on 59 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Satin Hood | 39 | 35 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Haste, +8 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 35 gold on 59 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Felweave Cowl | 39 | 35 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 35 gold on 55 realms |
| Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Silk Cowl | 39 | 35 | +8 Intellect, +13 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 35 gold on 46 realms |
 Falling Blossom Cowl | 40 | 35 | +13 Stamina, +8 Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +9 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Tailoring | 2,571 gold on 46 realms |
 Waterfall Cowl | 38 | 34 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 2 gold on 47 realms |
 Forlorn Loa-Binder Cage | 38 | 35 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 530 gold on 50 realms |
 Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 2,686 gold on 69 realms |
 Windwool Hood | 37 | 32 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 44 realms |
Falling Blossom Cowl has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Waterfall Cowl at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Contender's Silk Cowl among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Saurifeather Crest (item level 58), Deeptide Cover (item level 58), Hydraxian Cover (item level 60), Spider Acolyte's Cowl (item level 60) and Faceless Follower's Guise (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Contender's Silk Cowl among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Glacial Chapeau (item level 29), Eternal Crown (item level 29), Elunarian Diadem (item level 29), Eye of Flame (item level 28) and Councillor's Circlet (item level 28).
Contender's Silk Cowl is part of the transmog set Breezebinder's Vestments (Priest, Mage and Warlock only). The other 16 pieces:
Girdle of Endemic Anger
Bracers of Displaced Air
Gloves of Enraged Slaughter
Leggings of the FrenzyGirdle of Endemic AngerBracers of Displaced AirGloves of Enraged SlaughterLeggings of the FrenzyParalyzing Gloves
Robes of Fevered DreamsBomber's Precision Gloves
Shoulders of Engulfing WindsConflagrating Gloves
Soulbinder TreadsBreezeswept HoodWhisperwind SpauldersBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Contender's Silk Cowl uses icon file 604463, which 41 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Contender's Satin Cowl ID 82429 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Barovian Ritual Hood ID 82848 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Whitemane's Embroidered Chapeau ID 81692 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 82421 (82422 to 82426) were usually added in the same batch as Contender's Silk Cowl: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Contender's Silk Amice ID 82422 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Contender's Silk Raiment ID 82423 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Contender's Silk Handwraps ID 82424 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Contender's Silk Pants ID 82425 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Contender's Silk Cuffs ID 82426 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 82421 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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