This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Cloth Back, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 71, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 51s 65c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 71, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 69s 75c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80, Epic quality and sells to vendors for 1g 69s 75c. In MoP Classic it is item level 71, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 69s 75c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 84s 70c |
| Classic Era | 71 | 60 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 2g 51s 65c |
| The Burning Crusade | 71 | 60 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 69s 75c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 69s 75c |
| MoP Classic | 71 | 60 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 69s 75c |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The 10 items nearest to Overlord's Embrace (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 28 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overlord's Embrace (this item) | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +6 Parry, +2 Versatility | Not listed |
 Onyxia Scale Cloak | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +6 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 38 gold on 78 realms |
| Bloodlord's Embrace | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +6 Parry, +2 Versatility. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 4,627 gold on 43 realms |
 Gurubashi Tigerhide Cloak | 29 | 25 | +5 Agility, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 3,300 gold on 46 realms |
 Master's Cloak | 29 | 23 | +4 Intellect, +6 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 44 realms |
 Indomitable Cloak | 29 | 23 | +6 Stamina, +11 Versatility. World Drop | 1,450 gold on 47 realms |
 Glacial Cloak | 29 | 25 | +6 Stamina, +6 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 1,000 gold on 75 realms |
 Mageflame Cloak | 28 | 22 | +6 Intellect, +4 Fire Resistance. World Drop | 22 gold on 48 realms |
| Cindercloth Cloak | 28 | 21 | +6 Stamina, +5 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 19 gold on 68 realms |
 Brightcloth Cloak | 28 | 21 | +4 Intellect, +4 Frost Resistance, +4 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 15 gold on 43 realms |
 Elunarian Cloak | 28 | 22 | +6 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +1 Strength. World Drop | 195 gold on 44 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Brightcloth Cloak at 15 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Overlord's Embrace among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Frostguard Drape (item level 35), Savage Cloak (item level 35), Spiritguard Drape (item level 37), Cloak of War (item level 37) and Immaculate Cloak (item level 38).
Nearest lower item levels below Overlord's Embrace among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Scorpashi Cape (item level 24), Potent Cape (item level 24), Gryphon Cloak (item level 24), Formidable Cape (item level 24) and Blackforge Cape (item level 23).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Overlord's Embrace uses icon file 133773, which 50 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Redoubt Cloak ID 18495 · Armor - Cloth · item level 25Sergeant's Cape ID 18441 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26Sergeant's Cape ID 18440 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20Eidolon Cloak ID 18339 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Sergeant's Cape ID 16342 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Dark Phantom Cape ID 13122 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Stoneshield Cloak ID 12551 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 19888 (19883 to 19893) were usually added in the same batch as Overlord's Embrace: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Sacred Cord ID 19883 · Quest
Jin'do's Judgment ID 19884 · Weapon - Staff · item level 29
Jin'do's Evil Eye ID 19885 · Armor · item level 29
The Hexxer's Cover ID 19886 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Bloodstained Legplates ID 19887 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Blooddrenched Leggings ID 19889 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Jin'do's Hexxer ID 19890 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Jin'do's Bag of Whammies ID 19891 · Armor · item level 29
Animist's Boots ID 19892 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Zanzil's Seal ID 19893 · Armor · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 19888 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Overlord's Embrace 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 Overlord's Embrace next to the live retail market on this page.
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