This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Plate Head, item level 29, requires level 23, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 1g 48s 61c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 59s 57c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 25s 95c. In MoP Classic it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 59s 57c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 23 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 59s 58c |
| Classic Era | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 48s 61c |
| The Burning Crusade | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 59s 57c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 25s 95c |
| MoP Classic | 60 | 55 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 59s 57c |
Appearance ID: 3674. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Gyth's Skull.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Gyth's Skull suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Gyth's Skull (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 29 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyth's Skull (this item) | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +11 Dodge | Not listed |
 Helm of the Holy Avenger | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | 75 gold on 48 realms |
 Imbued Plate Helmet | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 51 realms |
 Commander's Helm | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 37 gold on 54 realms |
 Imperial Plate Helm | 29 | 23 | +9 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 100 gold on 56 realms |
 Glorious Headdress | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 1,025 gold on 52 realms |
 Exalted Helmet | 29 | 24 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 150 gold on 50 realms |
| Dark Iron Helm | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +10 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,212 gold on 75 realms |
| Icebane Coif | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +4 Dodge, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,449 gold on 76 realms |
| Bloodscale Helm | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 142 gold on 54 realms |
 Khan'aish Helmet | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 17 gold on 47 realms |
Bloodscale Helm has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Khan'aish Helmet at 17 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Gyth's Skull among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Spiked Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Brilliant Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Armored Titanium Goggles (item level 35), Charged Titanium Specs (item level 35) and Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Gyth's Skull among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Warbringer's Crown (item level 24), Symbolic Crown (item level 23), Jouster's Visor (item level 22) and Saltstone Helm (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Gyth's Skull uses icon file 133125, which 16 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Thorium Helm ID 12410 · Armor - Plate · item level 28Golem Skull Helm ID 11746 · Armor - Plate · item level 28High Chief's Crown ID 14961 · Armor - Plate · item level 28Scarab Plate Helm ID 18480 · Armor - Plate · item level 25Maulgar's Warhelm ID 28801 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Helm of Thunderous Rampage ID 47674 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Wrynn's Helmet of Conquest ID 48371 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Wrynn's Helmet of Triumph ID 48378 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 12952 (12945 to 12957) were usually added in the same batch as Gyth's Skull: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Legplates of the Chromatic Defier ID 12945 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Hypercapacitor Gizmo ID 12946 · Quest
Dragoneye Coif ID 12953 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Davil's Libram ID 12954 · Quest
Redpath's Shield ID 12955 · Quest
Skull of Horgus ID 12956 · Quest
Shattered Sword of Marduk ID 12957 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 12952 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Gyth's Skull 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 Gyth's Skull 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 Gyth's Skull
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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