This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth 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 | 6g 21s 24c |
| 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 Silk Cowl is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8328. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Merciless Gladiator's Silk Cowl.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Merciless Gladiator's Silk Cowl suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Merciless Gladiator's Silk Cowl (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Head slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merciless Gladiator's Silk Cowl (this item) | 32 | 27 | +10 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +8 Versatility, +5 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Destruction Holo-Gogs | 32 | 25 | +7 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +9 Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 4,443 gold on 62 realms |
| Ultra-Spectropic Detection Goggles | 32 | 24 | +12 Critical Strike, +12 Haste, +8 Versatility, +8 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 2,657 gold on 45 realms |
 Amethyst Beholder Eye | 32 | 27 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 3,999 gold on 43 realms |
 Shadow Council Cowl | 32 | 26 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 15 gold on 46 realms |
 Crown of Endless Knowledge | 31 | 26 | +12 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +7 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 53 realms |
| Visage Liquification Goggles | 35 | 28 | +6 Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 1,369 gold on 58 realms |
 Glacial Chapeau | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +9 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 2,000 gold on 78 realms |
 Hat of Wintry Doom | 35 | 30 | +5 Intellect, +12 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Tailoring | 10 gold on 48 realms |
 Bloodvine Goggles | 29 | 25 | +9 Haste, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 829 gold on 45 realms |
 Gurubashi Headdress | 29 | 25 | +7 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +9 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 8,460 gold on 63 realms |
Hat of Wintry Doom has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Hat of Wintry Doom at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Merciless Gladiator's Silk Cowl among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Windwool Hood (item level 38), Forlorn Loa-Binder Cage (item level 38), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Silk Cowl (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mooncloth Helm (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Satin Hood (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Merciless Gladiator's Silk Cowl among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Dreamweave Circlet (item level 26), Venomshroud Mask (item level 26), Green Lens (item level 25), Cassandra's Grace (item level 25) and Shadoweave Mask (item level 25).
Merciless Gladiator's Silk Cowl is part of the transmog set Merciless Gladiator's Silk Armor (Mage only). The other 7 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Merciless Gladiator's Silk Cowl uses icon file 133182, which 7 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Cowl of Tirisfal ID 30206 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Furious Gladiator's Silk Cowl ID 41946 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Relentless Gladiator's Silk Cowl ID 41947 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Azure Dragonleather Helm ID 44732 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Cowl of Tirisfal ID 171922 · Armor - Cloth · item level 60Cenarion Mender's Vision ID 231949 · Armor - LeatherEnsemble: Cenarion Mender's Battlegear ID 232322 · ConsumableBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 32048 (32043 to 32053) were usually added in the same batch as Merciless Gladiator's Silk Cowl: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders ID 32043 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Shanker ID 32044 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Shield Wall ID 32045 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Shiv ID 32046 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Silk Amice ID 32047 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Silk Handguards ID 32049 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Silk Raiment ID 32050 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Silk Trousers ID 32051 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Slicer ID 32052 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Spellblade ID 32053 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 32048 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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