A Rare Plate Head, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when equipped. Crafted with Tempered Saronite Helm.
On Tempered Saronite Helm's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,168 gold52 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 182 gold52 silver to 6,788 gold42 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 19% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,168 gold52 silver.
| Crafted | Tempered Saronite 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 171, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 6g 59s 99c. In MoP Classic it is item level 171, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 3g 29s 99c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 171 | 76 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 6g 59s 99c |
| MoP Classic | 171 | 76 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 29s 99c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Tempered Saronite Helm takes 12 Saronite Bar and 1 Crystallized Earth.
In the Appearances collection, Tempered Saronite Helm is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9498. 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 198g 22s, and Saronite Bar is the largest share at 100%. Tempered Saronite Helm lists from 389g 71s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 172g after the 5% auction cut, a 87% margin over its reagents. The recipe Tempered Saronite Helm turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 35 and grey at 45.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Saronite Bar | 12 | 16 gold49 silver | 197 gold88 silver |
 Crystallized Earth | 1 | 34 silver | 34 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 198 gold22 silver | ||
| Tempered Saronite Helm at its lowest listing | 389 gold71 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 172 gold | ||
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, Tempered Saronite Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Tempered Saronite Helm uses icon file 133105, which 23 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Bloodletter's Headgear ID 39846 · Armor - Mail · item level 33Skull-Reshaper's Helm ID 39077 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Vigilant Skullcap ID 38086 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Seabone Heaume ID 37483 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Mightstone Helm ID 37480 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Jormungar Helmet ID 36351 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40673 (40668 to 40679) were usually added in the same batch as Tempered Saronite Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Cobalt Triangle Shield ID 40668 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Tempered Saronite Belt ID 40669 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Saronite Defender ID 40670 · Armor - Shield · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Boots ID 40671 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Breastplate ID 40672 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Legplates ID 40674 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Shoulders ID 40675 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Improved Land Mines ID 40676 · Quest "They're ticking..."
Pendant of the Outcast Hero ID 40678 · Armor · item level 35
Chained Military Gorget ID 40679 · Armor · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40673 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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