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 3,132 gold44 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 103 gold82 silver to 24,937 gold32 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 527% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,132 gold44 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 576g 8s, and Elementium Bar is the largest share at 52%. Hardened Obsidium Helm lists from 842g 90s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 224g 67s after the 5% auction cut, a 39% 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 | 65 gold27 silver | 261 gold8 silver |
 Elementium Bar | 15 | 19 gold80 silver | 297 gold |
 Volatile Earth | 6 | 3 gold | 18 gold |
| Reagents for one craft | 576 gold8 silver | ||
| Hardened Obsidium Helm at its lowest listing | 842 gold90 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 224 gold67 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.
The 10 items nearest to Hardened Obsidium Helm (item level 36) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 35 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardened Obsidium Helm (this item) | 36 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Parry, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 842 gold on 40 realms |
 Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 50 gold on 47 realms |
| Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 2,693 gold on 55 realms |
| Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 5,000 gold on 55 realms |
 Ghost-Forged Helm | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 22 gold on 46 realms |
 Spiked Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +8 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,999 gold on 58 realms |
| Brilliant Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,806 gold on 61 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 60 realms |
| Charged Titanium Specs | 35 | 28 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 3,000 gold on 55 realms |
| Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 1,232 gold on 60 realms |
 Iron Riveted War Helm | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Boss Drop | 250 gold on 46 realms |
Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Ghost-Forged Helm at 22 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Hardened Obsidium Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Smoldering Helm (item level 43), Truesteel Helm (item level 44), Diadem of the Highborne (item level 50), Empyrial Titan Crown (item level 50) and Twilight Dragon's Helm (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Hardened Obsidium Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Dark Iron Helm (item level 29), Icebane Coif (item level 29), Commander's Helm (item level 29), Imperial Plate Helm (item level 29) and Heroic Skullcap (item level 29).
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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