A Rare Cloth Head, item level 32, requires level 28, binds when equipped.
On Shimmersteel Hood's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,961 gold1 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 714 gold12 silver to 9,890 gold42 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 154% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,961 gold1 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 142 and requires level 72. In MoP Classic it is item level 142 and requires level 72.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 28 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 8s 13c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 142 | 72 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 8s 13c |
| MoP Classic | 142 | 72 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 8s 13c |
In the Appearances collection, Shimmersteel Hood is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9764. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Shimmersteel Hood suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Shimmersteel Hood (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimmersteel Hood (this item) | 32 | 28 | +13 Stamina, +9 Versatility, +6 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 34 realms |
 Shadow Council Cowl | 32 | 26 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 58 realms |
 Elementalist Skullcap | 32 | 27 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 11 gold on 57 realms |
 Destruction Holo-Gogs | 32 | 25 | +7 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +9 Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 2,288 gold on 78 realms |
 Crown of Endless Knowledge | 31 | 26 | +12 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +7 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 52 realms |
| Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 222 gold on 51 realms |
 Bloodvine Goggles | 29 | 25 | +9 Haste, +15 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 901 gold on 53 realms |
 Gurubashi Headdress | 29 | 25 | +7 Versatility, +11 Stamina, +9 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | 2,999 gold on 73 realms |
| Visage Liquification Goggles | 35 | 28 | +6 Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 4,995 gold on 75 realms |
 High Councillor's Circlet | 29 | 24 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 35 gold on 51 realms |
 Master's Hat | 29 | 24 | +7 Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 23 gold on 57 realms |
Mechanized Snow Goggles has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Shadow Council Cowl at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Shimmersteel Hood among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Windwool Hood (item level 38), Waterfall Cowl (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 Shimmersteel Hood among Armor > Cloth, Head slot: Dreamweave Circlet (item level 26), Abjurer's Hood (item level 26), Venomshroud Mask (item level 26), Green Lens (item level 25) and Shadoweave Mask (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shimmersteel Hood uses icon file 133108, which 22 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Helm of the Burning Soul ID 37746 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Cowl of Sheet Lightning ID 39295 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Cowl of Winged Fear ID 39409 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Faerlina's Madness ID 39732 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Brutal Gladiator's Wyrmhide Helm ID 35112 · Armor - Leather · item level 34Brutal Gladiator's Leather Helm ID 35033 · Armor - Leather · item level 34Brutal Gladiator's Kodohide Helm ID 35023 · Armor - Leather · item level 34Brutal Gladiator's Dragonhide Helm ID 34999 · Armor - Leather · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 37754 (37749 to 37759) were usually added in the same batch as Shimmersteel Hood: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Shocking Claws ID 37749 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 32
Fresh Brewfest Hops ID 37750 · Consumable · item level 10
Tooga's Lost Toenail ID 37751 · Armor · item level 32
Sandals of Broken Dreams ID 37752 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Mendicant's Robe of Mendacity ID 37753 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Leggings of the Icy Heart ID 37755 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Zoe's Comforting Cape ID 37756 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Charlotte's Chastizing Pauldrons ID 37757 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Raine's Choker of Combustion ID 37758 · Armor · item level 33
Rhie-Ay's Clutching Gauntlets ID 37759 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 37754 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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