This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Head, item level 34, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 164 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 238 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 164 and requires level 70.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| The Burning Crusade | 164 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 238 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 164 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Helm of Arcane Purity is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8953. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Helm of Arcane Purity.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Helm of Arcane Purity suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Helm of Arcane Purity (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 31 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helm of Arcane Purity (this item) | 34 | 27 | +10 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +5 Critical Strike, +8 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Visage Liquification Goggles | 35 | 28 | +6 Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 1,369 gold on 62 realms |
 Hat of Wintry Doom | 35 | 30 | +5 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Tailoring | 10 gold on 50 realms |
 Coldwraith Cowl | 35 | 30 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 19 gold on 44 realms |
| Destruction Holo-Gogs | 32 | 25 | +7 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +9 Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 4,443 gold on 68 realms |
| Ultra-Spectropic Detection Goggles | 32 | 24 | +12 Critical Strike, +12 Haste, +8 Versatility, +8 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 2,657 gold on 44 realms |
 Amethyst Beholder Eye | 32 | 27 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 3,999 gold on 41 realms |
 Shadow Council Cowl | 32 | 26 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 15 gold on 45 realms |
| Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 5,000 gold on 62 realms |
 Crown of Endless Knowledge | 31 | 26 | +12 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +7 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 52 realms |
 Windwool Hood | 37 | 32 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 12 gold on 45 realms |
Lightweight Bio-Optic Killshades has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Hat of Wintry Doom at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Helm of Arcane Purity among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Falling Blossom Cowl (item level 40), Sumptuous Cowl (item level 43), Blink-Trigger Headgun (item level 46), Empyrial Cosmic Crown (item level 50) and Deeptide Cover (item level 58).
Nearest lower item levels below Helm of Arcane Purity among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Eternal Crown (item level 29), Eye of Flame (item level 28), Mystical Headwrap (item level 28), Felcloth Hood (item level 28) and Arachnidian Circlet (item level 28).
Helm of Arcane Purity is part of the transmog set Tempest Garb (Mage only). The other 9 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Helm of Arcane Purity uses icon file 133114, which 7 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Dark Conjuror's Collar ID 34340 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34Cowl of Light's Purity ID 34339 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34Brutal Gladiator's Dreadweave Hood ID 35004 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34Brutal Gladiator's Felweave Cowl ID 35010 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34Brutal Gladiator's Mooncloth Hood ID 35054 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34Brutal Gladiator's Satin Hood ID 35084 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34Brutal Gladiator's Silk Cowl ID 35097 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 34405 (34400 to 34410) were usually added in the same batch as Helm of Arcane Purity: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crown of Dath'Remar ID 34400 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Helm of Uther's Resolve ID 34401 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Shroud of Chieftain Ner'zhul ID 34402 · Armor - Mail · item level 34
Cover of Ursoc the Mighty ID 34403 · Armor - Leather · item level 34Mask of the Fury Hunter ID 34404 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Gloves of Tyri's Power ID 34406 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Tranquil Moonlight Wraps ID 34407 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Gloves of the Forest Drifter ID 34408 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Gauntlets of the Ancient Frostwolf ID 34409 · Armor - Mail · item level 34
Honeyed Holiday Ham ID 34410 · Consumable · item level 28The raw ItemSparse values for item 34405 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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