An Uncommon Plate Head, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped. Crafted with Spiked Cobalt Helm.
On Spiked Cobalt Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,254 gold88 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 199 gold77 silver to 10,980 gold84 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is around its All-Time typical of 1,254 gold88 silver.
| Crafted | Spiked Cobalt Helm | 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 142, requires level 68 and sells to vendors for 4g 80s 1c. In MoP Classic it is item level 142, requires level 68 and sells to vendors for 2g 40s.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 142 | 68 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 80s 1c |
| MoP Classic | 142 | 68 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 40s |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Spiked Cobalt Helm takes 7 Cobalt Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Spiked Cobalt Helm is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9534. 10 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 125g 30s. Spiked Cobalt Helm lists from 100g 88s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 29g 46s less than its reagents cost, after the 5% auction cut. The recipe Spiked Cobalt Helm turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 5 and grey at 15.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar | 7 | 17 gold90 silver | 125 gold30 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 125 gold30 silver | ||
| Spiked Cobalt Helm at its lowest listing | 100 gold88 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | −29 gold46 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.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Spiked Cobalt Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Spiked Cobalt Helm (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 29 to 34.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spiked Cobalt Helm (this item) | 32 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 100 gold on 30 realms |
 Bloodfist Helmet | 32 | 26 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 45 realms |
 Furious Gizmatic Goggles | 32 | 25 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +9 Critical Strike, +5 Stamina, +3 Haste. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 5,000 gold on 62 realms |
| Tankatronic Goggles | 32 | 25 | +11 Stamina, +3 Haste, +9 Dodge, +4 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Engineering | 5,000 gold on 59 realms |
 Talonguard Helmet | 31 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 60 gold on 51 realms |
 Helm of the Stalwart Defender | 31 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 3,089 gold on 56 realms |
 Kraken Helm | 34 | 29 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 49 realms |
 Bloodscale Helm | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 142 gold on 61 realms |
 Bogslayer Helm | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 6 silver on 47 realms |
| Khan'aish Helmet | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 48 realms |
| Imbued Plate Helmet | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +11 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 44 realms |
Kraken Helm has the highest item level here (34). The lowest listed price among them is Bogslayer Helm at 6 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Spiked Cobalt Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades (item level 37), Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades (item level 37), Ghost-Forged Helm (item level 37), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Helm (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Spiked Cobalt Helm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Lofty Helm (item level 28), High Chief's Crown (item level 28), Mugthol's Helm (item level 27), Heavy Lamellar Helm (item level 27) and Jade Circlet (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Spiked Cobalt Helm uses icon file 133074, which 31 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Horned Cobalt Helm ID 40955 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Reinforced Cobalt Helm ID 40957 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Cobalt Helm ID 39084 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Greathelm of the Scourge Champion ID 38661 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Iceguard Helm ID 31371 · Armor - Plate · item level 31Lightning Crown ID 31330 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Helm of Affinity ID 29934 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Netherdrake Helm ID 29510 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40942 (40936 to 40949) were usually added in the same batch as Spiked Cobalt Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Savage Gladiator's Ornamented Legplates ID 40936 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Hateful Gladiator's Ornamented Legplates ID 40937 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Deadly Gladiator's Ornamented Legplates ID 40938 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Furious Gladiator's Ornamented Legplates ID 40939 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Relentless Gladiator's Ornamented Legplates ID 40940 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Spiked Cobalt Legplates ID 40943 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Icetip Venom Sac ID 40944 · Quest
Anuniaq's Net ID 40946 · Quest
Burlap-Wrapped Note ID 40947 · Quest "A hastily written and folded note wrapped in waxed burlap to protect it from the elements."
Spiked Cobalt Boots ID 40949 · Armor - Plate · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 40942 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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