An Epic Leather Head, item level 29, requires level 23, binds when equipped. Sold by a vendor NPC.
On Molten Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 19,587 gold29 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,654 gold73 silver to 199,000 gold. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is around its All-Time typical of 19,587 gold29 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #55072 | Darkmoon Island 50.5, 68.9 |
|---|---|---|
| Crafted | Molten Helm | Recipe |
The game's collection data lists Molten Helm as sold by a vendor NPC in Darkmoon Island. The vendor stands at 50.5, 68.9 on the Darkmoon Island map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #55072 | Darkmoon Island | 50.5, 68.9; 47.5, 66.3 | /way #407 50.5 68.9 | 71 |
Darkmoon Island 2 placements
VendorVendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 57s 9c. In Classic Era it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 57s 9c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 57s 9c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 57s 9c. In MoP Classic it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 57s 9c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 23 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 1g 21s 14c |
| WoW Forever | 60 | 55 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 57s 9c |
| Classic Era | 60 | 55 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 57s 9c |
| The Burning Crusade | 60 | 55 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 57s 9c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 60 | 55 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 57s 9c |
| MoP Classic | 60 | 55 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 2g 57s 9c |
The Classic Leatherworking recipe Molten Helm takes 12 Core Leather, 3 Fiery Core, 3 Lava Core and 2 Rune Thread.
In the Appearances collection, Molten Helm is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 5093. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 3g 74s, and Core Leather is the largest share at 35%. Molten Helm lists from 99g 55s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 90g 83s after the 5% auction cut, a 2,429% margin over its reagents. The Classic Leatherworking recipe Molten Helm is taught by Pattern: Molten Helm. It turns yellow at Classic Leatherworking skill 320 and grey at 340.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Core Leather | 12 | 11 silver | 1 gold32 silver |
 Fiery Core | 3 | 23 silver | 69 silver |
 Lava Core | 3 | 41 silver | 1 gold23 silver |
 Rune Thread | 2 | 25 silver | 50 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 3 gold74 silver | ||
| Molten Helm at its lowest listing | 99 gold55 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 90 gold83 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear.
The 10 items nearest to Molten Helm (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Leather, Head slot, from item level 29 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molten Helm (this item) | 29 | 23 | +11 Stamina, +6 Dodge, +9 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 99 gold on 71 realms |
 Polar Helm | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +4 Agility or Intellect, +10 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 3,697 gold on 78 realms |
 Bloodvine Lens | 29 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 1 silver on 58 realms |
 Sanctified Leather Hat | 29 | +6 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 5,095 gold on 71 realms | |
| Nightshade Helmet | 29 | 23 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 98 gold on 55 realms |
 Adventurer's Bandana | 29 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 22 gold on 50 realms |
 Grand Crown | 29 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 78 gold on 52 realms |
 Peerless Headband | 29 | 23 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 399 gold on 50 realms |
 Supreme Crown | 29 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 197 gold on 56 realms |
| Bonechewer Skincloak | 29 | 24 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 1,500 gold on 57 realms |
 Dementia Hood | 30 | 25 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 69 gold on 55 realms |
Dementia Hood has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodvine Lens at 1 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Molten Helm among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Boneshredder Skullcap (item level 32), Dragonhawk Hat (item level 32), Weakness Spectralizers (item level 35), Greensight Gogs (item level 35) and Darkbrand Helm (item level 36).
Nearest lower item levels below Molten Helm among Armor > Leather, Head slot: Chieftain's Headdress (item level 26), Potent Helmet (item level 26), Rageclaw Helm (item level 26), Winged Helm (item level 25) and Wolf Rider's Headgear (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Molten Helm is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 55072 stands in Darkmoon Island at map coordinates 50.5, 68.9.
Molten Helm uses icon file 133076, which 78 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Nemesis Skullcap ID 16929 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Felheart Horns ID 16808 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Lightforge Helm ID 16727 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Warlord's Silk Cowl ID 16533 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Champion's Dreadweave Hood ID 17570 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Warlord's Dreadweave Hood ID 17591 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Warlord's Satin Cowl ID 17623 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Ironhide Helmet ID 15645 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16983 (16978 to 16988) were usually added in the same batch as Molten Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Warsong Gauntlets ID 16978 · Armor - Plate · item level 17
Flarecore Gloves ID 16979 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Flarecore Mantle ID 16980 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Owlbeard Bracers ID 16981 · Armor - Cloth · item level 12
Corehound Boots ID 16982 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Black Dragonscale Boots ID 16984 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Windseeker Boots ID 16985 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16
Sandspire Gloves ID 16986 · Armor - Plate · item level 16
Screecher Belt ID 16987 · Armor - Leather · item level 17Fiery Chain Shoulders ID 16988 · Armor - Mail · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16983 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Molten 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 Molten 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 Molten 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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