Is Judgment Crown in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Judgment Crown is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Judgment Crown in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Judgment Crown is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.

What does Judgment Crown sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 4g 24s for one Judgment Crown in Classic Era.

What slot is Judgment Crown in WoW Classic?

Judgment Crown is a Head Plate in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Judgment Crown - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Part of the Judgment Armor transmog ensemble.collections

An Epic Plate Head, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Nefarian in Blackwing Lair.

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Where it comes from

Drop	Nefarian in Blackwing Lair

Build history

First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).

Set: Judgment Armor

Judgment Armor (8 pieces)

Judgment Belt item level 29
Judgment Bindings item level 29
Judgment Breastplate item level 29
Judgment Crown item level 29
Judgment Gauntlets item level 29
Judgment Legplates item level 29
Judgment Sabatons item level 29
Judgment Spaulders item level 29

(3) Set: Increases the radius of a Paladin's auras to 50 yd.
(5) Set: Increases Intellect by 40.
(8) Set: Inflicts additional Holy damage on the target of a Paladin's Judgment.

Judgment Crown is one of 8 pieces of Judgment Armor, alongside Judgment Belt, Judgment Bindings and Judgment Breastplate and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.

Other versions

Across game versions

In Classic Era it is item level 76, requires level 60, sells to vendors for 4g 24s 72c and is named Judgement Crown. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60, sells to vendors for 4g 15s 84c and is named Judgement Crown. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60, sells to vendors for 4g 15s 84c and is named Judgement Crown. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60, sells to vendors for 4g 15s 84c and is named Judgement Crown.

Version	Item level	Required level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	29	25	Epic	Binds when picked up	3g 93s 14c
Classic Era	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 24s 72c
The Burning Crusade	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 15s 84c
Wrath of the Lich King	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 15s 84c
MoP Classic	76	60	Epic	Binds when picked up	4g 15s 84c

Judgment Crown Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Judgment Crown is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5078. 6 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Judgment Crown Comes From

Judgment Crown Drops From

The in-game Adventure Guide lists Judgment Crown in the loot of 1 encounter.

Nefarian in Blackwing Lair

Also drops from this encounter (29 other items):

See all 30 items in the Nefarian loot table

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Judgment Crown Compares

Who It Suits

Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Judgment Crown suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Judgment Crown (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
Judgment Crown (this item)	29	25	+7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +2 Frost Resistance, +2 Shadow Resistance. Boss Drop	Not listed
Dark Iron Helm	29	25	+11 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +10 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	1,429 gold on 67 realms
Icebane Coif	29	25	+11 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +4 Dodge, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	3,449 gold on 80 realms
Helm of the Holy Avenger	29	25	+11 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike. World Drop	120 gold on 46 realms
Imbued Plate Helmet	29	23	+7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	99 gold on 47 realms
Imperial Plate Helm	29	23	+9 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	100 gold on 57 realms
Heroic Skullcap	29	23	+7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	500 gold on 48 realms
Glorious Headdress	29	23	+7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	1,025 gold on 59 realms
Exalted Helmet	29	24	+7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	150 gold on 54 realms
Ango'rosh Helm	30	24	+7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	100 gold on 49 realms
Bloodscale Helm	30	25	+7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop	382 gold on 64 realms

Ango'rosh Helm has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Imbued Plate Helmet at 99 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Judgment Crown among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Kraken Helm (item level 34), Spiked Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Brilliant Titansteel Helm (item level 35), Armored Titanium Goggles (item level 35) and Charged Titanium Specs (item level 35).

Nearest lower item levels below Judgment Crown among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Brutish Helmet (item level 25), Chromite Barbute (item level 24), Tyrant's Helm (item level 24), Warbringer's Crown (item level 24) and Embossed Plate Helmet (item level 23).

Transmog Sets

Judgment Crown is part of the transmog set Judgment Armor (Paladin only). The other 13 pieces:

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Judgment Crown Fits

Other Items Named Judgment Crown

1 other item in the current build is also called Judgment Crown. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.

Judgment Crown ID 49476 · Armor - Plate · item level 35

Items That Share Judgment Crown's Icon

Judgment Crown uses icon file 133176, which 8 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Mask of Penance ID 27790 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Functional Cultist Suit ID 36957 · Quest "It's difficult not to breathe in the fumes."
Judgment Cover ID 49323 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Judgment Helmet ID 49324 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Judgment Helm ID 49325 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Judgment Hood ID 49474 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Judgment Heaume ID 49475 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Judgment Crown ID 49476 · Armor - Plate · item level 35

Items Numbered Next to Judgment Crown

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16955 (16950 to 16960) were usually added in the same batch as Judgment Crown: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Breastplate of Ten Storms ID 16950 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Judgment Bindings ID 16951 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Belt ID 16952 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Spaulders ID 16953 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Legplates ID 16954 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Gauntlets ID 16956 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Sabatons ID 16957 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Judgment Breastplate ID 16958 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Bracelets of Wrath ID 16959 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Waistband of Wrath ID 16960 · Armor - Plate · item level 29

Judgment Crown Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 16955 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 19 gold65 silver
Vendor sell price: 3 gold93 silver
Material: Plate
Equip slot: Head
Item set ID: 217
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

Judgment Crown in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Judgment Crown 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 Judgment Crown next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Judgment Crown in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Judgment Crown is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Judgment Crown in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Judgment Crown is epic quality, item level 76 and requires level 60.
What does Judgment Crown sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 4g 24s for one Judgment Crown in Classic Era.
What slot is Judgment Crown in WoW Classic?: Judgment Crown is a Head Plate in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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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