A Rare Leather Head, item level 22, requires level 15, binds when equipped.
On Expert Goldminer's Helmet's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 190,000 gold across its tracked history (Jan 2024 to Jun 2026), ranging from 143,333 gold33 silver to 937,037 gold3 silver. About 7 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 35% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 190,000 gold.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 38, requires level 33 and sells to vendors for 42s 20c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 38, requires level 33 and sells to vendors for 42s 20c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 38, requires level 33 and sells to vendors for 42s 20c. In MoP Classic it is item level 40, requires level 35 and sells to vendors for 49s 22c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 22 | 15 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 5g 47s 44c |
| Classic Era | 38 | 33 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 42s 20c |
| The Burning Crusade | 38 | 33 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 42s 20c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 38 | 33 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 42s 20c |
| MoP Classic | 40 | 35 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 49s 22c |
Appearance ID: 2749. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Expert Goldminer's Helmet 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 Expert Goldminer's Helmet (item level 22) in item level among Armor > Leather, Head slot, from item level 21 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Goldminer's Helmet (this item) | 22 | 15 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike | 24,888 gold on 36 realms |
 Adventurer's Pith Helmet | 22 | 15 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. World Drop | 167 gold on 64 realms |
 Glyphed Helm | 22 | 14 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | 30 gold on 56 realms |
 Nightscape Headband | 22 | 15 | +9 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 2 gold on 50 realms |
 Huntsman's Cap | 22 | 15 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 59 realms |
| Nocturnal Cap | 23 | 16 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 56 realms |
 Trickster's Headdress | 23 | 16 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 49 gold on 62 realms |
| Archer's Cap | 21 | 13 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 51 realms |
| Cutthroat's Hat | 21 | 14 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 48 gold on 58 realms |
| Headhunter's Headdress | 21 | 14 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | 111 gold on 64 realms |
 Big Voodoo Mask | 24 | 17 | +10 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 59 gold on 48 realms |
Big Voodoo Mask has the highest item level here (24). The lowest listed price among them is Nightscape Headband at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Expert Goldminer's Helmet among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Pridelord Halo (item level 28), Praetorian Coif (item level 28), Jadefire Cap (item level 28), Molten Helm (item level 29) and Polar Helm (item level 29).
Nearest lower item levels below Expert Goldminer's Helmet among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Replica Darkmantle Cap (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Expert Goldminer's Helmet uses icon file 133120, which 17 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Cabalist Helm ID 7529 · Armor - Leather · item level 25High Bergg Helm ID 13128 · Armor - Mail · item level 25Infernal Headcage ID 18546 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Helm of the Lifegiver ID 18870 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Cenarion Thicket Helm ID 25930 · Armor - Mail · item level 30Helm of Desolation ID 28192 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Party Hat Mistake ID 31444 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Helm of Pilgrimage ID 40235 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 9375 (9368 to 9383) were usually added in the same batch as Expert Goldminer's Helmet: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Jer'kai's Signet Ring ID 9368 · Quest
Iridescent Sprite Darter Wing ID 9369 · Quest
Gordunni Scroll ID 9370 · Quest · item level 16
Gordunni Orb ID 9371 · Quest
Sul'thraze the Lasher ID 9372 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 25
Shovelphlange's Mining Axe ID 9378 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 22
Sang'thraze the Deflector ID 9379 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 25
Earthen Rod ID 9381 · Weapon - Wand · item level 22
Tromping Miner's Boots ID 9382 · Armor - Leather · item level 22
Obsidian Cleaver ID 9383 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 22The raw ItemSparse values for item 9375 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Expert Goldminer's Helmet 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 Expert Goldminer's Helmet 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 Expert Goldminer's Helmet
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