This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Cloth Head, item level 20, requires level 13, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 26s 89c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 26s 89c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 26s 89c. In MoP Classic it is item level 35, requires level 30 and sells to vendors for 26s 89c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 20 | 13 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 46s 97c |
| Classic Era | 35 | 30 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 26s 89c |
| The Burning Crusade | 35 | 30 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 26s 89c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 35 | 30 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 26s 89c |
| MoP Classic | 35 | 30 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 26s 89c |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Embalmed Shroud suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Embalmed Shroud (item level 20) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 19 to 21.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embalmed Shroud (this item) | 20 | 13 | +9 Stamina, +7 Intellect | Not listed |
 Nightsky Cowl | 20 | 13 | +10 Intellect, +6 Versatility. World Drop | 81 gold on 53 realms |
 Shadow Hood | 20 | 13 | +9 Stamina, +5 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 52 gold on 50 realms |
 Elder's Hat | 20 | 13 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 94 gold on 55 realms |
 Thistlefur Cap | 20 | 13 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 75 gold on 50 realms |
 Holy Shroud | 19 | 12 | +6 Versatility, +9 Intellect. World Drop | 300 gold on 50 realms |
 Vital Headband | 21 | 13 | +6 Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 56 realms |
| Enchanter's Cowl | 19 | 12 | +9 Intellect, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 20 gold on 59 realms |
 Sage's Circlet | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 26 gold on 45 realms |
| Durable Hat | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 90 gold on 53 realms |
 Watcher's Cap | 19 | 12 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 250 gold on 51 realms |
Vital Headband has the highest item level here (21). The lowest listed price among them is Enchanter's Cowl at 20 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Embalmed Shroud among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Darkmist Wizard Hat (item level 24), Lunar Coronet (item level 24), Green Lens (item level 25), Cassandra's Grace (item level 25) and Shadoweave Mask (item level 25).
Nearest lower item levels below Embalmed Shroud among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Replica Magister's Crown (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Embalmed Shroud uses icon file 133130, which 6 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Interlaced Cowl ID 8746 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19Papal Fez ID 9431 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Red Pointy Hat ID 30294 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31Wizard Hat ID 104070 · QuestBloodtinged Hat ID 203970 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 7691 (7686 to 7712) were usually added in the same batch as Embalmed Shroud: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ironspine's Eye ID 7686 · Armor · item level 20
Ironspine's Fist ID 7687 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 19
Ironspine's Ribcage ID 7688 · Armor - Plate · item level 19
Morbid Dawn ID 7689 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 19
Ebon Vise ID 7690 · Armor - Leather · item level 19
Necrotic Wand ID 7708 · Weapon - Wand · item level 19
Blighted Leggings ID 7709 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19
Loksey's Training Stick ID 7710 · Weapon - Staff · item level 20
Robe of Doan ID 7711 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20
Mantle of Doan ID 7712 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20The raw ItemSparse values for item 7691 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Embalmed Shroud 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 Embalmed Shroud 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 Embalmed Shroud
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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