An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 26, requires level 20, binds when equipped.
On Imperial Red Cloak's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 190 gold67 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 17 gold4 silver to 11,238 gold50 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 64% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 190 gold67 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 50, requires level 45 and sells to vendors for 70s 32c. In Classic Era it is item level 50, requires level 45 and sells to vendors for 70s 32c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 50, requires level 45 and sells to vendors for 70s 32c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 50, requires level 45 and sells to vendors for 70s 32c. In MoP Classic it is item level 50, requires level 45 and sells to vendors for 70s 32c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 26 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 28g 97s 42c |
| WoW Forever | 50 | 45 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 70s 32c |
| Classic Era | 50 | 45 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 70s 32c |
| The Burning Crusade | 50 | 45 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 70s 32c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 50 | 45 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 70s 32c |
| MoP Classic | 50 | 45 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 70s 32c |
In the Appearances collection, Imperial Red Cloak is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2660. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Imperial Red Cloak carries Intellect, the primary stat of Holy Paladin; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Elemental and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Mistweaver Monk; Balance and Restoration Druid; Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Imperial Red Cloak (item level 26) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 25 to 28.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Red Cloak (this item) | 26 | 20 | +4 Versatility, +7 Intellect. World Drop | 11 gold on 24 realms |
| Praetorian Cloak | 26 | 20 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 30 gold on 55 realms |
 Merciless Cloak | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 210 gold on 49 realms |
 Bonecaster's Cape | 27 | 20 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 150 gold on 46 realms |
 Pridelord Cape | 27 | 20 | +2 Strength, +6 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 15 gold on 44 realms |
 Keeper's Cloak | 25 | 19 | +7 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 53 gold on 48 realms |
 Protector Cape | 25 | 19 | +6 Stamina, +3 Strength, +1 Agility. World Drop | 29 gold on 45 realms |
| Jadefire Cloak | 25 | 19 | +4 Agility, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 87 gold on 44 realms |
| Blackmetal Cape | 25 | 19 | +5 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 42 gold on 50 realms |
| Cindercloth Cloak | 28 | 21 | +6 Stamina, +5 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 19 gold on 63 realms |
 Brightcloth Cloak | 28 | 21 | +4 Intellect, +4 Frost Resistance, +4 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 15 gold on 42 realms |
Cindercloth Cloak has the highest item level here (28). The lowest listed price among them is Brightcloth Cloak at 15 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Imperial Red Cloak among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Glacial Cloak (item level 29), Onyxia Scale Cloak (item level 29), Bloodlord's Embrace (item level 29), Gurubashi Tigerhide Cloak (item level 29) and Cloak of the Black Void (item level 32).
Nearest lower item levels below Imperial Red Cloak among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Bonelink Cape (item level 23), Mistscape Cloak (item level 22), Imperial Cloak (item level 22), Regal Cloak (item level 22) and Ranger Cloak (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Imperial Red Cloak uses icon file 133770, which 217 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Traveler's Cloak ID 8297 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Heraldic Cloak ID 8120 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Cabalist Cloak ID 7533 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Energy Cloak ID 9397 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Prelacy Cape ID 7004 · Armor - Cloth · item level 17Raider's Cloak ID 9786 · Armor - Cloth · item level 9Battleforge Cloak ID 6593 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 8248 (8226 to 8253) were usually added in the same batch as Imperial Red Cloak: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
The Butcher ID 8226 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 19
Flawless Draenethyst Sphere ID 8244 · Quest
Imperial Red Tunic ID 8245 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Imperial Red Boots ID 8246 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Imperial Red Bracers ID 8247 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26
Imperial Red Gloves ID 8249 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Imperial Red Mantle ID 8250 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Imperial Red Pants ID 8251 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Imperial Red Robe ID 8252 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Imperial Red Sash ID 8253 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26The raw ItemSparse values for item 8248 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Imperial Red Cloak 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 Imperial Red Cloak 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 Imperial Red Cloak
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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