This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Head, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair.
| Drop | Onyxia in Onyxia's Lair | 25 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 258, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 13g 2s 87c. In MoP Classic it is item level 245, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 13g 2s 87c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 10g 22s 22c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 258 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 2s 87c |
| MoP Classic | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 2s 87c |
In the Appearances collection, Frostforged Greathelm is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 12056. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Frostforged Greathelm in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (69 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Frostforged Greathelm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Frostforged Greathelm (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 34 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostforged Greathelm (this item) | 35 | 30 | +12 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +12 Parry, +6 Haste, +1 Frost Resistance, +1 Shadow Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Spiked Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +8 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,588 gold on 60 realms |
| Brilliant Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,511 gold on 66 realms |
 Armored Titanium Goggles | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 1,500 gold on 65 realms |
| Charged Titanium Specs | 35 | 28 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 3,000 gold on 61 realms |
| Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 884 gold on 65 realms |
 Iron Riveted War Helm | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Boss Drop | 250 gold on 47 realms |
| Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 20 gold on 52 realms |
 Kraken Helm | 34 | 29 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 49 realms |
| Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 2,693 gold on 58 realms |
| Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 1,330 gold on 58 realms |
Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Kraken Helm at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Frostforged Greathelm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Smoldering Helm (item level 43), Truesteel Helm (item level 44), Diadem of the Highborne (item level 50), Leystone Helm (item level 50) and Wavecrash Headguard (item level 58).
Nearest lower item levels below Frostforged Greathelm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Bogslayer Helm (item level 30), Khan'aish Helmet (item level 30), Dark Iron Helm (item level 29), Icebane Coif (item level 29) and Imbued Plate Helmet (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Frostforged Greathelm uses icon file 315278, which 23 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Frostforged Helm ID 49466 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Frostforged Helmet ID 49333 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Frostforged Ringhelm ID 49332 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Velen's Circlet ID 48755 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Velen's Cowl ID 48745 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Kel'Thuzad's Hood ID 48741 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Khadgar's Hood ID 48726 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Velen's Circlet of Triumph ID 48085 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 49467 (49460 to 49472) were usually added in the same batch as Frostforged Greathelm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Progressive Widget ID 49460 · Quest
Purified Shard of the Flame ID 49463 · Armor · item level 35Shiny Shard of the Flame ID 49464 · Armor · item level 35
Tarnished Gutgore Ripper ID 49465 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Frostforged Helm ID 49466 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Helm of Ten Storms ID 49468 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Crown of Ten Storms ID 49469 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Helmet of Ten Storms ID 49470 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Stormrage Coverlet ID 49471 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Stormrage Crown ID 49472 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 49467 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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