A Rare Mail Head, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when equipped. Crafted with Nightshock Hood.
On Nightshock Hood's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 4,132 gold67 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 493 gold54 silver to 17,692 gold54 silver. About 6 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 178% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 4,132 gold67 silver.
| Crafted | Nightshock Hood | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 187, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 6g 56c. In MoP Classic it is item level 187, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 3g 28c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 29 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 187 | 78 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 6g 56c |
| MoP Classic | 187 | 78 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 28c |
The Northrend Leatherworking recipe Nightshock Hood takes 14 Heavy Borean Leather and 2 Eternal Shadow.
In the Appearances collection, Nightshock Hood is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 16157. 4 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 418g 46s, and Heavy Borean Leather is the largest share at 86%. Nightshock Hood lists from 979g 79s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 512g 34s after the 5% auction cut, a 122% margin over its reagents. The recipe Nightshock Hood turns yellow at Northrend Leatherworking skill 55 and grey at 65.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Heavy Borean Leather | 14 | 25 gold75 silver | 360 gold50 silver |
 Eternal Shadow | 2 | 28 gold98 silver | 57 gold96 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 418 gold46 silver | ||
| Nightshock Hood at its lowest listing | 979 gold79 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 512 gold34 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.
Mail is the armor type Evoker, Hunter and Shaman wear. With Agility or Intellect, Nightshock Hood suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Nightshock Hood (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Mail, Head slot, from item level 32 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightshock Hood (this item) | 35 | 29 | +11 Critical Strike, +12 Stamina, +7 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Leatherworking | 979 gold on 31 realms |
 Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 285 gold on 52 realms |
| Truesight Ice Blinders | 35 | 28 | +8 Haste, +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 1,389 gold on 57 realms |
| Electroflux Sight Enhancers | 35 | 28 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 3,000 gold on 60 realms |
| Deadly Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Agility or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 1,333 gold on 61 realms |
 Stylin' Adventure Hat | 32 | 27 | +10 Agility or Intellect, +14 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 972 gold on 59 realms |
 Stylin' Crimson Hat | 32 | 27 | +10 Stamina, +11 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 7,000 gold on 55 realms |
 Netherstorm Helm | 32 | 27 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 20 gold on 44 realms |
| Surestrike Goggles v2.0 | 32 | 25 | +5 Stamina, +3 Haste, +9 Critical Strike, +8 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 2,222 gold on 63 realms |
| Living Replicator Specs | 32 | 25 | +9 Stamina, +8 Agility or Intellect, +5 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 3,110 gold on 57 realms |
| Gadgetstorm Goggles | 32 | 25 | +5 Stamina, +3 Haste, +10 Critical Strike, +8 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 1,500 gold on 62 realms |
Deadly Bio-Optic Killshades has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Netherstorm Helm at 20 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Nightshock Hood among Armor > Mail, Head slot: Battlebound Warhelm (item level 46), Ravascale Helm (item level 58), Reefwalker Coif (item level 58), Dragonrider's Helmet (item level 60) and Mrrglurggl Helm (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Nightshock Hood among Armor > Mail, Head slot: Icy Scale Crown (item level 29), Skyfury Headdress (item level 29), Triumphant Skullcap (item level 29), Braincage (item level 28) and Bloodlust Helm (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nightshock Hood uses icon file 133103, which 34 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Wooly Cowl ID 42810 · Armor - Mail · item level 34Circlet of Suffering ID 43978 · Armor - Mail · item level 34Relentless Gladiator's Linked Helm ID 41152 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Relentless Gladiator's Mail Helm ID 41020 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Relentless Gladiator's Ringmail Helm ID 41014 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Insect-Filtering Faceguard ID 39436 · Armor - Mail · item level 34Faceguard of Flawless Aim ID 39428 · Armor - Mail · item level 34Verdant Hunter's Guise ID 38027 · Armor - Mail · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 43132 (43127 to 43137) were usually added in the same batch as Nightshock Hood: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Snowfall Ink ID 43127 · Trade Goods · item level 20
Jug of Wine ID 43128 · Quest · item level 27 "Nothing better than wine in a gallon jug."
Razorstrike Breastplate ID 43129 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Virulent Spaulders ID 43130 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Eaglebane Bracers ID 43131 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Nightshock Girdle ID 43133 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Fate Rune of Primal Energy ID 43134 · Quest · item level 30
Fate Rune of Fleet Feet ID 43135 · Consumable · item level 30
Wine and Cheese Platter ID 43136 · Quest · item level 27
Aged Dalaran Limburger ID 43137 · Quest · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 43132 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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