An Uncommon Plate Head, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Kraken Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 105 gold97 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 31 gold90 silver to 3,318 gold22 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 440% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 105 gold97 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 170, requires level 77 and sells to vendors for 5g 24s 33c. In MoP Classic it is item level 170, requires level 77 and sells to vendors for 5g 24s 33c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 34g 55s 82c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 170 | 77 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 24s 33c |
| MoP Classic | 170 | 77 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 24s 33c |
In the Appearances collection, Kraken Helm is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9528. 5 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, Kraken Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Kraken Helm (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 32 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken Helm (this item) | 34 | 29 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 45 realms |
 Horned Cobalt Helm | 34 | 28 | +11 Strength or Intellect, +9 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 20 gold on 41 realms |
 Brighthelm of Guarding | 34 | 28 | +15 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Versatility. World Drop | 200 gold on 55 realms |
 Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 99 gold on 54 realms |
 Spiked Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +8 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,900 gold on 68 realms |
| Brilliant Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,500 gold on 68 realms |
| Armored Titanium Goggles | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 999 gold on 72 realms |
| Charged Titanium Specs | 35 | 28 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 999 gold on 61 realms |
| Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 999 gold on 65 realms |
 Iron Riveted War Helm | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Boss Drop | 300 gold on 56 realms |
 Bloodfist Helmet | 32 | 26 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 46 realms |
Spiked Titansteel Helm has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Helmet at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Kraken Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm (item level 39), Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm (item level 39), Smoldering Helm (item level 43), Truesteel Helm (item level 44) and Diadem of the Highborne (item level 50).
Nearest lower item levels below Kraken Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Dark Iron Helm (item level 29), Icebane Coif (item level 29), Glorious Headdress (item level 29), Exalted Helmet (item level 29) and Grimscale Helm (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Kraken Helm uses icon file 133085, which 27 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Magnataur Helm ID 36367 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Golem Helmet ID 36383 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Frostpaw Helmet ID 36359 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Revenant Helmet ID 36391 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Amberplate Headguard ID 37519 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Dalaran Sentry Headguard ID 38094 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Helm of Brutal Slaughter ID 39448 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36375 (36370 to 36380) were usually added in the same batch as Kraken Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Magnataur Bracers ID 36370 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Kraken Girdle ID 36371 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Kraken Greaves ID 36372 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Kraken Breastplate ID 36373 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Kraken Gauntlets ID 36374 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Kraken Legplates ID 36376 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Kraken Epaulets ID 36377 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Kraken Vambraces ID 36378 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Golem Girdle ID 36379 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Golem Sabatons ID 36380 · Armor - Plate · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 36375 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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