This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Back, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 67, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 91s 47c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 67, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 27s 41c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 2g 27s 41c. In MoP Classic it is item level 67, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 27s 41c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 86s 63c |
| Classic Era | 67 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 91s 47c |
| The Burning Crusade | 67 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 27s 41c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 27s 41c |
| MoP Classic | 67 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 27s 41c |
Appearance ID: 1585. 9 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Drape of Benediction carries Intellect, the primary stat of Holy Paladin; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Elemental and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Mistweaver Monk; Balance and Restoration Druid; Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Drape of Benediction (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 28 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drape of Benediction (this item) | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +4 Intellect | Not listed |
 Glacial Cloak | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +6 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 200 gold on 74 realms |
 Onyxia Scale Cloak | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +6 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 40 gold on 83 realms |
 Master's Cloak | 29 | 23 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 27 gold on 47 realms |
 Indomitable Cloak | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +11 Versatility. World Drop | 234 gold on 50 realms |
 Mageflame Cloak | 28 | 22 | +6 Intellect, +4 Fire Resistance. World Drop | 18 gold on 52 realms |
 Dark Phantom Cape | 28 | 21 | +6 Agility, +4 Critical Strike. World Drop | 34 gold on 48 realms |
 Elegant Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 23 gold on 47 realms |
 Nightshade Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 48 realms |
| Cindercloth Cloak | 28 | 21 | +6 Stamina, +5 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 10 gold on 82 realms |
| Eternal Cloak | 28 | 22 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 237 gold on 55 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Nightshade Cloak at 5 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Drape of Benediction among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Dyed Taffeta Cape (item level 34), Savage Cloak (item level 35), Ritssyn's Ruminous Drape (item level 37), Spiritcaller Cloak (item level 37) and Spiritguard Drape (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Drape of Benediction among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Ironhide Cloak (item level 25), Gossamer Cape (item level 24), Champion's Cape (item level 24), Warmonger's Cloak (item level 24) and Scorpashi Cape (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Drape of Benediction. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Drape of Benediction ID 150417 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Drape of Benediction uses icon file 133756, which 30 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Silksand Cape ID 14420 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21Eternal Cloak ID 14331 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Darkmist Cape ID 14239 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Wing of the Whelpling ID 13121 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21Well Oiled Cloak ID 12254 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Corpseshroud ID 10574 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Venomous Silk Cover ID 26017 · Armor - Cloth · item level 11Renzithen's Dusty Cloak ID 28150 · Armor - Cloth · item level 6Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 18208 (18203 to 18226) were usually added in the same batch as Drape of Benediction: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Eskhandar's Right Claw ID 18203 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 29
Eskhandar's Pelt ID 18204 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Eskhandar's Collar ID 18205 · Armor · item level 29
Dwarf Spine ID 18206 · Quest
Orc Tooth ID 18207 · Quest
Thorny Vine ID 18222 · Miscellaneous
Serrated Petal ID 18223 · Miscellaneous
Lasher Blossom ID 18224 · Miscellaneous
Worn Running Shoes ID 18225 · Miscellaneous
A Sealed Pact ID 18226 · MiscellaneousThe raw ItemSparse values for item 18208 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Drape of Benediction 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 Drape of Benediction 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 Drape of Benediction
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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