This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Head, item level 398, requires level 70, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
Crystal Scholar's Cowl is one of 5 pieces of Bindings of the Crystal Scholar, alongside Crystal Scholar's Tunic, Crystal Scholar's Pageturners and Crystal Scholar's Britches and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In the Appearances collection, Crystal Scholar's Cowl is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance IDs: 75609, 75631, 75642, 75607.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Crystal Scholar's Cowl suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 4 items nearest to Crystal Scholar's Cowl (item level 398) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 330 to 447.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Scholar's Cowl (this item) | 398 | 70 | +342 Intellect, +514 Stamina, +180 Haste, +72 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Worn Shadowguard Seer's Crown | 400 | 80 | +349 Intellect, +523 Stamina, +149 Mastery, +105 Critical Strike. World Drop | 666 gold on 62 realms |
 Maple Tender Crown | 415 | 70 | +401 Intellect, +602 Stamina, +160 Versatility, +107 Mastery. World Drop | 25,000 gold on 48 realms |
 Pioneer's Perfected Hood | 447 | 80 | +540 Intellect, +811 Stamina. Crafted with Khaz Algar Tailoring | 200 gold on 80 realms |
 Draconic Combatant's Wildercloth Hood | 330 | 70 | +182 Intellect, +273 Stamina, +99 Versatility. Crafted with Dragon Isles Tailoring | 3,499 gold on 52 realms |
Pioneer's Perfected Hood has the highest item level here (447). The lowest listed price among them is Pioneer's Perfected Hood at 200 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Crystal Scholar's Cowl among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Deep-Dweller's Cowl (item level 545), Algari Competitor's Cloth Hood (item level 577), Shimmerthread Cowl (item level 600) and Nightfall Darkcaster's Cowl (item level 610).
Nearest lower item levels below Crystal Scholar's Cowl among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Surveyor's Seasoned Hood (item level 270), Visage of Unseen Truths (item level 197), Courtly Helm (item level 197), Evercore Zoomshroud (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Cloth Hood (item level 197).
Crystal Scholar's Cowl is part of the transmog set Bindings of the Crystal Scholar (Mage only), which the Appearances collection lists in 4 versions. The other 13 pieces:
Allied Wristguards of Time Dilation
Ascended SquallspiresChilled Silken Restraints
Sandals of the Wild Sovereign
Crystal Scholar's TunicCrystal Scholar's Footwraps
Crystal Scholar's Pageturners
Crystal Scholar's BritchesCrystal Scholar's Beacons
Crystal Scholar's CinchCrystal Scholar's Cuffs
Crystal Scholar's CapeBelt of Living EarthCrystal Scholar's Cowl is part of the transmog set [DNT] 10.0 Mythic VFX Unlock - All Items. The other 16 pieces:
Crystal Scholar's Beacons
Draconic Hierophant's Archcowl
Draconic Hierophant's Wisdom
Scalesworn Cultist's Scorn
Scalesworn Cultist's Effigy
Skybound Avenger's Visor
Skybound Avenger's Ailerons
Lost Landcaller's Antlers
Lost Landcaller's Mantle
Mantle of the Waking Fist
Vault Delver's Vizard
Vault Delver's Epaulets
Crown of the Awakened
Talons of the Awakened
Stormwing Harrier's Skullmask
Stormwing Harrier's PinionsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Crystal Scholar's Cowl uses icon file 4392925, which 6 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Crimson Gladiator's Silk Hood ID 201478 · Armor - Cloth · item level 382Crimson Gladiator's Silk Guise ID 201479 · Armor - Cloth · item level 382Obsidian Gladiator's Silk Hood ID 205381 · Armor - Cloth · item level 408Ensemble: Crimson Gladiator's Mage Armor ID 230878 · ConsumableEnsemble: Elite Crimson Gladiator's Mage Armor ID 230891 · ConsumableBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 200318 (200313 to 200323) were usually added in the same batch as Crystal Scholar's Cowl: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Earthen Protoscale Drape ID 200313 · Armor - Cloth · item level 350 "Drakes imbued with the might of the earth bear scales as hard as diamond."
Skyspeaker's Envelope ID 200314 · Armor - Cloth · item level 350 "Bears the markings of one who has entreated with the children of wind."Crystal Scholar's Tunic ID 200315 · Armor - Cloth · item level 395Crystal Scholar's Footwraps ID 200316 · Armor - Cloth · item level 389Crystal Scholar's Pageturners ID 200317 · Armor - Cloth · item level 395Crystal Scholar's Britches ID 200319 · Armor - Cloth · item level 389Crystal Scholar's Beacons ID 200320 · Armor - Cloth · item level 398Crystal Scholar's Cinch ID 200321 · Armor - Cloth · item level 389Crystal Scholar's Cuffs ID 200322 · Armor - Cloth · item level 389Crystal Scholar's Cape ID 200323 · Armor - Cloth · item level 389The raw ItemSparse values for item 200318 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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