A Rare Plate Head, item level 36, requires level 30, binds when equipped. Sold by 2 vendor NPCs.
On Hardened Obsidium Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,647 gold82 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 679 gold88 silver to 11,322 gold84 silver. About 7 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 78% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 5,647 gold82 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #20613 | Terokkar Forest 27.8, 35.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #20616 | Terokkar Forest 23.3, 21.1 |
| Crafted | Hardened Obsidium Helm | Recipe |
The game's collection data lists Hardened Obsidium Helm as sold by 2 vendor NPCs in Terokkar Forest. The first vendor stands at 27.8, 35.0 on the Terokkar Forest map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #20613 | Terokkar Forest | 27.8, 35.0 | /way #108 27.8 35.0 | 84 |
| NPC #20616 | Terokkar Forest | 23.3, 21.1 | /way #108 23.3 21.1 | 84 |
Terokkar Forest 1 placement
VendorTerokkar Forest 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 308, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 5g 78s 87c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 36 | 30 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 308 | 80 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 5g 78s 87c |
The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Hardened Obsidium Helm takes 4 Folded Obsidium, 15 Elementium Bar and 6 Volatile Earth.
In the Appearances collection, Hardened Obsidium Helm is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 13189. 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 642g 38s, and Elementium Bar is the largest share at 51%. Hardened Obsidium Helm lists from 842g 91s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 158g 38s after the 5% auction cut, a 25% margin over its reagents. The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Hardened Obsidium Helm is taught by Plans: Hardened Obsidium Helm. It turns yellow at Cataclysm Blacksmithing skill 50 and grey at 55.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Folded Obsidium | 4 | 74 gold27 silver | 297 gold8 silver |
 Elementium Bar | 15 | 21 gold84 silver | 327 gold60 silver |
 Volatile Earth | 6 | 2 gold95 silver | 17 gold70 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 642 gold38 silver | ||
| Hardened Obsidium Helm at its lowest listing | 842 gold91 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 158 gold38 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.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Hardened Obsidium Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hardened Obsidium Helm is listed at 2 vendor placements. NPC 20613 stands in Terokkar Forest at map coordinates 27.8, 35.0.
Hardened Obsidium Helm uses icon file 463458, which 9 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Helm of Durable Hatred ID 63770 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Gatekeeper's Helm ID 63773 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Helm of Verdant Explosion ID 63775 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Weeping Scar Cover ID 63782 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Helm of the Siltwater Slayer ID 65825 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Great General's Crown ID 65828 · Armor - Plate · item level 36False-Face Mask ID 65848 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55023 (55018 to 55028) were usually added in the same batch as Hardened Obsidium Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Boatwork Boots ID 55018 · Armor - Cloth · item level 3
Repair Belt ID 55019 · Armor - Leather · item level 3
Lorna's Gloves ID 55020 · Armor - Cloth · item level 3
Crowley's Belt ID 55021 · Armor - Plate · item level 3
Hardened Obsidium Legguards ID 55022 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Hardened Obsidium Breastplate ID 55024 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Redsteel Bracers ID 55025 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Redsteel Gauntlets ID 55026 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Redsteel Belt ID 55027 · Armor - Plate · item level 36
Redsteel Boots ID 55028 · Armor - Plate · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55023 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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