This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Mail Head, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 219 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 245 and requires level 80.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 219 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
In the Appearances collection, Helm of the Brooding Dragon is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 11910. 7 other items wear the same appearance:
Coif of the Brooding DragonRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Mail is the armor type Evoker, Hunter and Shaman wear. With Agility or Intellect, Helm of the Brooding Dragon suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Helm of the Brooding Dragon (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Mail, Head slot, from item level 32 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helm of the Brooding Dragon (this item) | 35 | 30 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +12 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Vendor | Not listed |
 Truesight Ice Blinders | 35 | 28 | +8 Haste, +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 1,389 gold on 57 realms |
| Electroflux Sight Enhancers | 35 | 28 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 3,000 gold on 60 realms |
| Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 285 gold on 52 realms |
| Deadly Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 1,333 gold on 61 realms |
| Surestrike Goggles v2.0 | 32 | 25 | +5 Stamina, +3 Haste, +9 Critical Strike, +8 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 2,222 gold on 63 realms |
| Living Replicator Specs | 32 | 25 | +9 Stamina, +8 Agility or Intellect, +5 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 3,110 gold on 57 realms |
| Gadgetstorm Goggles | 32 | 25 | +5 Stamina, +3 Haste, +10 Critical Strike, +8 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 1,500 gold on 62 realms |
 Stylin' Adventure Hat | 32 | 27 | +10 Agility or Intellect, +14 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 972 gold on 59 realms |
 Stylin' Crimson Hat | 32 | 27 | +10 Stamina, +11 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 7,000 gold on 55 realms |
 Netherstorm Helm | 32 | 27 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 20 gold on 44 realms |
Deadly Bio-Optic Killshades has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Netherstorm Helm at 20 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Helm of the Brooding Dragon among Armor > Mail, Head slot: Battlebound Warhelm (item level 46), Ravascale Helm (item level 58), Reefwalker Coif (item level 58), Dragonrider's Helmet (item level 60) and Mrrglurggl Helm (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Helm of the Brooding Dragon among Armor > Mail, Head slot: Hero's Band (item level 29), Magnificent Helmet (item level 29), Triumphant Skullcap (item level 29), Braincage (item level 28) and Bloodlust Helm (item level 28).
Helm of the Brooding Dragon is part of the transmog set Windrunner's Battlegear (Hunter only). The other 16 pieces:
Breastplate of Cruel IntentBreastplate of Cruel Intent
Bracers of the Untold MassacreBracers of the Untold Massacre
Boots of Tremoring EarthBoots of Tremoring Earth
Sabatons of Ruthless JudgmentSabatons of Ruthless Judgment
Belt of Deathly DominionBelt of Deathly Dominion
Legguards of the Lurking ThreatLegguards of the Lurking ThreatCrusader's Dragonscale BracersCrusader's Dragonscale BreastplateArmbands of the Northern StalkerSentinel Scouting GreavesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Helm of the Brooding Dragon uses icon file 133191, which 34 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Helm of Inner Warmth ID 47686 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Helm of the Silver Ranger ID 47718 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Helmet of the Crypt Lord ID 47813 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Helm of the Silver Ranger ID 47942 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Helmet of the Crypt Lord ID 47965 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Windrunner's Headpiece of Conquest ID 48250 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Windrunner's Headpiece of Triumph ID 48257 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Windrunner's Headpiece of Triumph ID 48262 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 47685 (47680 to 47690) were usually added in the same batch as Helm of the Brooding Dragon: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Armguards of the Nether Lord ID 47680 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Heaume of the Restless Watch ID 47681 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Helm of the Restless Watch ID 47682 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Sentinel Scouting Greaves ID 47683 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Coif of the Brooding Dragon ID 47684 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Helm of Inner Warmth ID 47686 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Headguard of Inner Warmth ID 47687 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Mask of Lethal Intent ID 47688 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Hood of Lethal Intent ID 47689 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Helm of Abundant Growth ID 47690 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 47685 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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