This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Leather Head, item level 25, requires level 19, binds when picked up. Drops from Chief Ukorz Sandscalp in Zul'Farrak.
| Drop | Chief Ukorz Sandscalp in Zul'Farrak |
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First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 50, requires level 45 and sells to vendors for 1g 8s 58c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 50, requires level 45 and sells to vendors for 1g 8s 58c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 50, requires level 45 and sells to vendors for 1g. In MoP Classic it is item level 49, requires level 44 and sells to vendors for 1g 1s 48c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 25 | 19 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 30g 55s 16c |
| Classic Era | 50 | 45 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 8s 58c |
| The Burning Crusade | 50 | 45 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 8s 58c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 50 | 45 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g |
| MoP Classic | 49 | 44 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 1s 48c |
In the Appearances collection, Embrace of the Lycan is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 2729. 5 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Embrace of the Lycan in the loot of 1 encounter.
Chief Ukorz Sandscalp, Ruuzlu in Zul'Farrak
Also drops from this encounter (8 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Embrace of the Lycan suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Embrace of the Lycan (item level 25) in item level among Armor > Leather, Head slot, from item level 23 to 26.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embrace of the Lycan (this item) | 25 | 19 | +10 Stamina, +7 Agility or Intellect, +7 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Winged Helm | 25 | 19 | +10 Stamina, +11 Agility or Intellect. World Drop | 222 gold on 57 realms |
 Wolf Rider's Headgear | 25 | 18 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 57 realms |
 Helm of Fire | 26 | 20 | +10 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +2 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 29 gold on 50 realms |
 Chieftain's Headdress | 26 | 20 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 17 gold on 53 realms |
 Potent Helmet | 26 | 20 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 139 gold on 63 realms |
| Rageclaw Helm | 26 | 20 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 29 gold on 52 realms |
 Big Voodoo Mask | 24 | 17 | +10 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 14 gold on 58 realms |
| Tracker's Headband | 24 | 17 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 5 gold on 59 realms |
| Warden's Wizard Hat | 24 | 17 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 36 gold on 61 realms |
 Imperial Leather Helm | 23 | 16 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Versatility. World Drop | 35 gold on 50 realms |
Helm of Fire has the highest item level here (26). The lowest listed price among them is Tracker's Headband at 5 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Embrace of the Lycan among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Molten Helm (item level 29), Polar Helm (item level 29), Nightshade Helmet (item level 29), Adventurer's Bandana (item level 29) and Peerless Headband (item level 29).
Nearest lower item levels below Embrace of the Lycan among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Sentinel Cap (item level 21), Archer's Cap (item level 21), Cutthroat's Hat (item level 21), Headhunter's Headdress (item level 21) and Insignia Cap (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Embrace of the Lycan uses icon file 132266, which 16 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Horn of the Arctic Wolf ID 12351 · Miscellaneous · item level 10 "Teaches you how to summon this mount."Horn of the Dire Wolf ID 5665 · Miscellaneous · item level 10 "Teaches you how to summon this mount."Horn of the Swift Timber Wolf ID 18797 · Miscellaneous · item level 10 "Teaches you how to summon this mount."Horn of the Swift Gray Wolf ID 18798 · Miscellaneous · item level 10 "Teaches you how to summon this mount."Fierce Wolf Figurine ID 64421 · MiscellaneousRelic of Lo'Gosh ID 70125 · Miscellaneous · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 9479 (9474 to 9484) were usually added in the same batch as Embrace of the Lycan: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Jinxed Hoodoo Kilt ID 9474 · Armor - Leather · item level 25
Diabolic Skiver ID 9475 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 25
Big Bad Pauldrons ID 9476 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
The Chief's Enforcer ID 9477 · Weapon - Staff · item level 25
Ripsaw ID 9478 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 25
Eyegouger ID 9480 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 25
The Minotaur ID 9481 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 25
Witch Doctor's Cane ID 9482 · Weapon - Staff · item level 25
Flaming Incinerator ID 9483 · Weapon - Wand · item level 25
Spellshock Leggings ID 9484 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25The raw ItemSparse values for item 9479 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Embrace of the Lycan 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 Embrace of the Lycan 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 Embrace of the Lycan
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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