An Uncommon Plate Head, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when equipped.
On Direforge Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,719 gold90 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 50 gold19 silver to 23,565 gold14 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 118% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,719 gold90 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 289, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 8g 80s 23c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 35g 22s 37c |
| MoP Classic | 289 | 80 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8g 80s 23c |
In the Appearances collection, Direforge Helm is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 13387. 8 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Direforge Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Direforge Helm (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 35 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direforge Helm (this item) | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 24 gold on 28 realms |
 Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 59 gold on 59 realms |
 Spiked Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +8 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,588 gold on 67 realms |
| Brilliant Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,000 gold on 68 realms |
| Armored Titanium Goggles | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 999 gold on 75 realms |
| Charged Titanium Specs | 35 | 28 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 999 gold on 64 realms |
| Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 999 gold on 67 realms |
 Iron Riveted War Helm | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 65 realms |
 Ghost-Forged Helm | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 60 realms |
| Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 2,423 gold on 68 realms |
| Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 1,330 gold on 68 realms |
Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Ghost-Forged Helm at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Direforge Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Smoldering Helm (item level 43), Diadem of the Highborne (item level 50), Direbone Frill Helmet (item level 58), Twilight Dragon's Helm (item level 60) and Geocrag Helm (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Direforge Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Dark Iron Helm (item level 29), Icebane Coif (item level 29), Commander's Helm (item level 29), Imperial Plate Helm (item level 29) and Glorious Headdress (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Direforge Helm uses icon file 412513, which 22 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Jasperlode Helm ID 55526 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Fargodeep Helm ID 55528 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Rethban Helm ID 55525 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Ravencrest Helm ID 55529 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Dreadmaul Helm ID 55524 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Stonewrought Helm ID 55530 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Crystalvein Helm ID 55531 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Steelgrill Helm ID 55532 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55527 (55522 to 55532) were usually added in the same batch as Direforge Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crystalvein Gauntlets ID 55522 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Steelgrill Gauntlets ID 55523 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Dreadmaul Helm ID 55524 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Rethban Helm ID 55525 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Jasperlode Helm ID 55526 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Fargodeep Helm ID 55528 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Ravencrest Helm ID 55529 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Stonewrought Helm ID 55530 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Crystalvein Helm ID 55531 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Steelgrill Helm ID 55532 · Armor - Plate · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55527 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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