This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Leather Head, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Bonuses activate at 4 pieces equipped.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 136 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 136, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c. In MoP Classic it is item level 136, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 85s 28c |
| The Burning Crusade | 136 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 136 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| MoP Classic | 136 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8315. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Leather, Head slot, from item level 30 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm (this item) | 32 | 27 | +10 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect, +6 Versatility, +4 Critical Strike. Vendor | Not listed |
 Deathblow X11 Goggles | 32 | 25 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 3,455 gold on 76 realms |
| Wonderheal XT40 Shades | 32 | 25 | +5 Versatility, +9 Stamina, +8 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 4,999 gold on 62 realms |
| Magnified Moon Specs | 32 | 25 | +7 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike, +7 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 4,998 gold on 64 realms |
 Stylin' Purple Hat | 32 | 27 | +11 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 2,635 gold on 62 realms |
| Stylin' Jungle Hat | 32 | 27 | +14 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect, +9 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 999 gold on 59 realms |
 Windscale Hood | 31 | 27 | +11 Critical Strike, +6 Stamina, +8 Agility or Intellect, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 30,000 gold on 49 realms |
 Hood of Primal Life | 31 | 27 | +9 Versatility, +13 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 9,999 gold on 60 realms |
| Cogspinner Goggles | 31 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 999 gold on 48 realms |
 Dementia Hood | 30 | 25 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 23 gold on 43 realms |
| Sunroc Mask | 30 | 25 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 22 gold on 48 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Sunroc Mask at 22 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Agile Bio-Optic Killshades (item level 37), Agile Retinal Armor (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dragonhide Helm (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Kodohide Helm (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Wyrmhide Helm (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Wicked Leather Headband (item level 28), Praetorian Coif (item level 28), Jadefire Cap (item level 28), Keeper's Wreath (item level 27) and Potent Helmet (item level 26).
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm is part of the transmog set Merciless Gladiator's Leather Armor (Rogue only). The other 11 pieces:
Leggings of Murderous Intent
Belt of Deep Shadow
Shoulderpads of the Stranger
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Legguards
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Spaulders
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Tunic
Veteran's Leather Waistband
Veteran's Leather Footguards
Veteran's Leather WristguardsLeggings of Murderous IntentBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm uses icon file 133183, which 17 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Deathmantle Helm ID 30146 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Relentless Gladiator's Leather Helm ID 41673 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Lifespark Visage ID 45289 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Hood of Clouded Sight ID 47695 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Zabra's Cowl of Triumph ID 48058 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Zabra's Cowl of Triumph ID 48065 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Zabra's Cowl of Conquest ID 48068 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Zabra's Circlet of Triumph ID 48088 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31999 (31994 to 32004) were usually added in the same batch as Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ethereum Key Tablet - Alpha ID 31994 · Quest
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Legguards ID 31995 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Shoulders ID 31996 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Helm ID 31997 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves ID 31998 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Leather Legguards ID 32000 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Leather Spaulders ID 32001 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Leather Tunic ID 32002 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Fleshslicer ID 32003 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Linked Armor ID 32004 · Armor - Mail · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 31999 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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