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Darkrune Helm
Item Level 29Binds when equipped
HeadArmor
18 Armor
+11 Stamina
+8 Critical Strike
+9 Shadow Resistance
Requires Level 24
Sell price: 88 silver29 copper
Current price
11,609 gold73 silver
- Cheapest realm right now is 96% under the 36-realm average.live market
- Listings are down 54% from their 7 day average (1 vs 2 units).live market
- Today's price is on the high side: only 46% of recorded snapshots were pricier.live market
Darkrune Helm Price History on Tichondrius
Tichondrius Auction HouseSupply & Availability
Tichondrius Auction House3Units listed
3Sellers
11,609 gold73 silverCheapest now
Thin supply
On Darkrune Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 10,074 gold77 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,634 gold76 silver to 13,531 gold67 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 15% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 10,074 gold77 silver.
Crafted By
The Classic Blacksmithing recipe Darkrune Helm takes 16 Thorium Bar, 8 Dark Rune, 8 Truesilver Bar and 1 Black Diamond.
Appearance
In the Appearances collection, Darkrune Helm is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 3251. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cost to Craft: Darkrune Helm
3 of the 4 reagents have a current US listing: Thorium Bar, Dark Rune and Truesilver Bar, together 726g 64s. The Classic Blacksmithing recipe Darkrune Helm is taught by Plans: Darkrune Helm.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Thorium Bar | 16 | 2 gold80 silver | 44 gold80 silver |
 Dark Rune | 8 | 84 gold | 672 gold |
 Truesilver Bar | 8 | 1 gold23 silver | 9 gold84 silver |
 Black Diamond | 1 | ||
| Darkrune Helm at its lowest listing | 1,010 gold67 silver | ||
What Else the Reagents Make
- Thorium Bar goes into 88 other recipes across Blacksmithing, Engineering, Jewelcrafting, Inscription, Enchanting and Alchemy, including Lionheart Helm, Axe of Sundered Bone, Gurubashi Carver and Hammer of the Titans. It is itself made by the recipe Smelt Thorium.
- Dark Rune goes into 31 other recipes across Blacksmithing, Tailoring, Leatherworking, Inscription, Enchanting and Alchemy, including Persuader, Warblades of the Hakkari, Reborn, Shroud of Forbidden Magic and Encased Frigid Heart.
- Truesilver Bar goes into 67 other recipes across Blacksmithing, Jewelcrafting, Engineering, Inscription, Enchanting and Tailoring, including Warsword of Caer Darrow, Belt of the Mentor, Plated Construct's Ribcage and Sacred Guardian. It is itself made by the recipes Smelt Truesilver and Transmute: Mithril to Truesilver.
- Black Diamond goes into 3 other recipes across Jewelcrafting and Leatherworking: Figurine - Black Diamond Crab, Mongoose Boots and Prismatic Black Diamond.
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.
Who It Suits
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear.
Similar Items
The 10 items nearest to Darkrune Helm (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 29 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darkrune Helm (this item) | 29 | 24 | +11 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +9 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,010 gold on 38 realms |
 Imbued Plate Helmet | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 140 gold on 59 realms |
 Commander's Helm | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 60 gold on 51 realms |
 Imperial Plate Helm | 29 | 23 | +9 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 200 gold on 69 realms |
 Heroic Skullcap | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 1,225 gold on 54 realms |
 Glorious Headdress | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 1,500 gold on 58 realms |
| Exalted Helmet | 29 | 24 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 30 gold on 62 realms |
| Dark Iron Helm | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +10 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,022 gold on 73 realms |
| Icebane Coif | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +4 Dodge, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,996 gold on 79 realms |
 Bloodscale Helm | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 326 gold on 65 realms |
 Khan'aish Helmet | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 67 gold on 52 realms |
Bloodscale Helm has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Exalted Helmet at 30 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Darkrune Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Brighthelm of Guarding (item level 34), Spiked Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Brilliant Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Armored Titanium Goggles (item level 35) and Charged Titanium Specs (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Darkrune Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Bloodforged Helmet (item level 26), Brutish Helmet (item level 25), Chromite Barbute (item level 24), Tyrant's Helm (item level 24) and Warbringer's Crown (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Darkrune Helm in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever
Darkrune Helm 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 Darkrune Helm next to the live retail market on this page.
- Is Darkrune Helm in World of Warcraft: Forever?
- Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Darkrune Helm is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
- Where do you get Darkrune Helm in WoW Classic?
- In Classic Era, Darkrune Helm is created by Darkrune Helm.
- What level is Darkrune Helm in WoW Classic?
- In Classic Era, Darkrune Helm is Rare quality, item level 63 and requires level 58.
- What does Darkrune Helm sell for to a vendor in Classic?
- A vendor pays 1g 73s for one Darkrune Helm in Classic Era.
- What slot is Darkrune Helm in WoW Classic?
- Darkrune Helm is a Head Plate in Classic Era; it binds when equipped.
- How much is Darkrune Helm on the auction house right now?
- 11,609g 73s on Tichondrius, on live retail servers, from the latest Blizzard auction house snapshot. Blizzard publishes no Classic Era auction house feed, and Forever has not launched, so those two have no price here yet.
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 Darkrune Helm