An Uncommon Mail Head, item level 33, requires level 28, binds when equipped. Crafted with Frostscale Helm.
On Frostscale Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,082 gold23 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 82 gold93 silver to 3,187 gold11 silver. About 8 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 68% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,082 gold23 silver.
| Crafted | Frostscale Helm | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Frostscale Helm is one of 8 pieces of Frostscale Binding, alongside Frostscale Belt, Frostscale Boots and Frostscale Chestguard and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 150, requires level 74 and sells to vendors for 4g 28s 77c. In MoP Classic it is item level 150, requires level 74 and sells to vendors for 2g 14s 38c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 28 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 150 | 74 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 28s 77c |
| MoP Classic | 150 | 74 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 14s 38c |
The Northrend Leatherworking recipe Frostscale Helm takes 14 Borean Leather.
In the Appearances collection, Frostscale Helm is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9481. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 68g 60s. Frostscale Helm lists from 343g 72s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 257g 93s after the 5% auction cut, a 376% margin over its reagents. The recipe Frostscale Helm turns yellow at Northrend Leatherworking skill 25 and grey at 45.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Borean Leather | 14 | 4 gold90 silver | 68 gold60 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 68 gold60 silver | ||
| Frostscale Helm at its lowest listing | 343 gold72 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 257 gold93 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Mail is the armor type Evoker, Hunter and Shaman wear. With Agility or Intellect, Frostscale Helm suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Frostscale Helm (item level 33) in item level among Armor > Mail, Head slot, from item level 31 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frostscale Helm (this item) | 33 | 28 | +11 Critical Strike, +8 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Stylin' Adventure Hat | 32 | 27 | +10 Agility or Intellect, +14 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Stylin' Crimson Hat | 32 | 27 | +10 Stamina, +11 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Fiery Beholder Eye | 32 | 27 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Surestrike Goggles v2.0 | 32 | 25 | +5 Stamina, +3 Haste, +9 Critical Strike, +8 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | Not listed |
| Living Replicator Specs | 32 | 25 | +9 Stamina, +8 Agility or Intellect, +5 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Engineering | Not listed |
| Gadgetstorm Goggles | 32 | 25 | +5 Stamina, +3 Haste, +10 Critical Strike, +8 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | Not listed |
| Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
| Truesight Ice Blinders | 35 | 28 | +8 Haste, +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
| Electroflux Sight Enhancers | 35 | 28 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | Not listed |
 Storm Helm | 31 | 27 | +7 Critical Strike, +4 Stamina, +8 Agility or Intellect, +7 Haste. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Truesight Ice Blinders has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from Frostscale Helm among Armor > Mail, Head slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Chain Helm (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ringmail Helm (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mail Helm (item level 39), Dreadrunner Helm (item level 40) and Cloud Serpent Helm (item level 40).
Nearest lower item levels below Frostscale Helm among Armor > Mail, Head slot: Braincage (item level 28), Formidable Circlet (item level 27), Gryphon Mail Crown (item level 26), High Bergg Helm (item level 25) and Champion's Helmet (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Frostscale Helm uses icon file 133090, which 14 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Helm of Gurn Grubnosh ID 30417 · Quest "It's filthy, smelly and way too big for you, but it's what you're after."Helm of Infinite Visions ID 29937 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Carrion Scorpid Helm ID 18479 · Armor - Mail · item level 25Ancient Crown ID 15602 · Armor - Mail · item level 24Darkmist Wizard Hat ID 14246 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Lordrec Helmet ID 10741 · Armor - Leather · item level 27Brigade Circlet ID 9932 · Armor - Mail · item level 24Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 38440 (38435 to 38448) were usually added in the same batch as Frostscale Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Nerubian Bracers ID 38435 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Frostscale Bracers ID 38436 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Arctic Helm ID 38437 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Iceborne Helm ID 38438 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Nerubian Helm ID 38439 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Cloak of Harsh Winds ID 38441 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Leather Melee Leatherworking Gloves ID 38448 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 38440 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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