An Uncommon Cloth Back, item level 13, requires level 8, binds when equipped.
On Shimmering Cloak's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 22 gold66 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 4 gold5 silver to 1,707 gold97 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 12% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 22 gold66 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 21, requires level 16 and sells to vendors for 5s 12c. In Classic Era it is item level 21, requires level 16 and sells to vendors for 5s 12c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 21, requires level 16 and sells to vendors for 5s 12c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 21, requires level 16 and sells to vendors for 5s 12c. In MoP Classic it is item level 21, requires level 16 and sells to vendors for 5s 12c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 13 | 8 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 11s 62c |
| WoW Forever | 21 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5s 12c |
| Classic Era | 21 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5s 12c |
| The Burning Crusade | 21 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5s 12c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 21 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5s 12c |
| MoP Classic | 21 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5s 12c |
In the Appearances collection, Shimmering Cloak is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 412. 13 other items wear the same appearance; 12 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Shimmering Cloak carries Intellect, the primary stat of Holy Paladin; Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Elemental and Restoration Shaman; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock; Mistweaver Monk; Balance and Restoration Druid; Devourer Demon Hunter; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Shimmering Cloak (item level 13) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Back slot, from item level 12 to 19.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimmering Cloak (this item) | 13 | 8 | +2 Intellect, +3 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 49 realms |
 Wrangler's Cloak | 14 | 8 | +2 Agility, +3 Stamina. World Drop | 150 gold on 56 realms |
 Spiked Chain Cloak | 14 | 9 | +2 Strength, +3 Stamina. World Drop | 75 gold on 53 realms |
 Stonemason Cloak | 12 | 7 | +2 Strength, +3 Stamina. World Drop | 2 gold on 55 realms |
| Sentry's Cape | 15 | 9 | +2 Strength, +4 Stamina. World Drop | 111 gold on 53 realms |
 Combat Cloak | 19 | 12 | +5 Stamina, +3 Versatility. World Drop | 39 gold on 58 realms |
 Nightsky Cloak | 19 | 12 | +5 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | 48 gold on 58 realms |
| Insignia Cloak | 19 | 12 | +5 Stamina, +8 Versatility. World Drop | 48 gold on 60 realms |
 Conjurer's Cloak | 19 | 12 | +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 77 gold on 57 realms |
 Renegade Cloak | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 62 gold on 63 realms |
 Thistlefur Cloak | 19 | 12 | +3 Intellect, +5 Stamina. World Drop | 45 gold on 51 realms |
Combat Cloak has the highest item level here (19). The lowest listed price among them is Stonemason Cloak at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Shimmering Cloak among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Silksand Cape (item level 21), Nocturnal Cloak (item level 21), Steadfast Cloak (item level 21), Double-Stitched Cloak (item level 21) and Energy Cloak (item level 22).
Nearest lower item levels below Shimmering Cloak among Armor > Cloth, Back slot: Imbued Pioneer Cloak (item level 4), Cloak of the Darkmoon Faire (item level 1) and Tyrhold Drape (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shimmering Cloak uses icon file 133767, which 52 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Phalanx Cloak ID 7419 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18Hibernal Cloak ID 8109 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24Insignia Cloak ID 4722 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19Spellbinder Cloak ID 4683 · Armor - Cloth · item level 6Journeyman's Cloak ID 4662 · Armor - Cloth · item level 4Ivycloth Cloak ID 9794 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16Canvas Cloak ID 1766 · Armor - Cloth · item level 11Finely Woven Cloak ID 1270 · Armor - Cloth · item level 8Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 6564 (6559 to 6569) were usually added in the same batch as Shimmering Cloak: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bard's Buckler ID 6559 · Armor - Shield · item level 9
Soldier's Shield ID 6560 · Armor - Shield · item level 10
Seer's Padded Armor ID 6561 · Armor - Cloth · item level 13
Shimmering Boots ID 6562 · Armor - Cloth · item level 13
Shimmering Bracers ID 6563 · Armor - Cloth · item level 12
Shimmering Gloves ID 6565 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14
Shimmering Amice ID 6566 · Armor - Cloth · item level 15
Shimmering Armor ID 6567 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16
Shimmering Trousers ID 6568 · Armor - Cloth · item level 15
Shimmering Robe ID 6569 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16The raw ItemSparse values for item 6564 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Shimmering Cloak 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 Shimmering Cloak 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 Shimmering Cloak
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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