An Uncommon Plate Head, item level 29, requires level 24, binds when equipped.
On Hyperion Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 215 gold57 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 40 gold55 silver to 4,432 gold62 silver. About 6 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 126% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 215 gold57 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 1g 40s 68c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 2g 21s 17c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 2g 21s 17c. In MoP Classic it is item level 63, requires level 58 and sells to vendors for 2g 21s 17c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 24 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 30g 76s 29c |
| Classic Era | 63 | 58 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 40s 68c |
| The Burning Crusade | 63 | 58 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 21s 17c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 63 | 58 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 21s 17c |
| MoP Classic | 63 | 58 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 21s 17c |
In the Appearances collection, Hyperion Helm is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3266. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Hyperion Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Hyperion Helm (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 29 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperion Helm (this item) | 29 | 24 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 41 realms |
 Imbued Plate Helmet | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 45 realms |
 Commander's Helm | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 54 gold on 44 realms |
 Imperial Plate Helm | 29 | 23 | +9 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 100 gold on 56 realms |
 Heroic Skullcap | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 500 gold on 49 realms |
 Glorious Headdress | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 1,025 gold on 61 realms |
 Exalted Helmet | 29 | 24 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 150 gold on 50 realms |
 Helm of the Holy Avenger | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop | 120 gold on 46 realms |
| Dark Iron Helm | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +10 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,429 gold on 72 realms |
| Icebane Coif | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +4 Dodge, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,449 gold on 78 realms |
| Bloodscale Helm | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 142 gold on 62 realms |
Bloodscale Helm has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Commander's Helm at 54 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Hyperion Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Spiked Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Brilliant Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Armored Titanium Goggles (item level 35), Charged Titanium Specs (item level 35) and Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Hyperion Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Tyrant's Helm (item level 24), Warbringer's Crown (item level 24), Symbolic Crown (item level 23), Jouster's Visor (item level 22) and Saltstone Helm (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hyperion Helm uses icon file 133101, which 34 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Smooth Leather Helmet ID 8753 · Armor - Leather · item level 28Whitemane's Chapeau ID 7720 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22Khan's Helmet ID 14785 · Armor - Mail · item level 25Tyrant's Helm ID 14843 · Armor - Plate · item level 24Bloodforged Helmet ID 14952 · Armor - Plate · item level 26Magnificent Helmet ID 15670 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Triumphant Skullcap ID 15684 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Soothsayer's Headdress ID 17740 · Armor - Leather · item level 21Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 10388 (10383 to 10393) were usually added in the same batch as Hyperion Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Commander's Pauldrons ID 10383 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Hyperion Armor ID 10384 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Hyperion Greaves ID 10385 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Hyperion Gauntlets ID 10386 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Hyperion Girdle ID 10387 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Hyperion Legplates ID 10389 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Hyperion Pauldrons ID 10390 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Hyperion Vambraces ID 10391 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Crimson Snake ID 10392 · Miscellaneous "Teaches you how to summon this companion."
Undercity Cockroach ID 10393 · Miscellaneous "Teaches you how to summon this companion."The raw ItemSparse values for item 10388 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Hyperion Helm 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 Hyperion Helm 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 Hyperion Helm
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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