This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Head, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Gluth in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 10g 39s. In MoP Classic it is item level 200, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 10g 39s.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 33s 60c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 10g 39s |
| MoP Classic | 200 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 10g 39s |
In the Appearances collection, Thane's Tainted Greathelm is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10042. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Thane's Tainted Greathelm in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
Charmed Cierge
Gown of Blaumeux
Claymore of Ancient Power
Pauldrons of Havoc
Veiled Amulet of Life
Heinous Mail Chestguard
Resurgent Phantom Bindings
Signet of the MalevolentSee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth loot table
Baron Rivendare, Lady Blaumeux, Sir Zeliek, Thane Korth'azz in Naxxramas
Also drops from this encounter (20 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Thane's Tainted Greathelm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Thane's Tainted Greathelm (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 34 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thane's Tainted Greathelm (this item) | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +6 Parry. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Spiked Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +8 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,588 gold on 55 realms |
| Brilliant Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,511 gold on 58 realms |
 Armored Titanium Goggles | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 1,500 gold on 71 realms |
| Charged Titanium Specs | 35 | 28 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 3,000 gold on 55 realms |
| Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 884 gold on 59 realms |
 Iron Riveted War Helm | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Boss Drop | 250 gold on 51 realms |
| Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 20 gold on 52 realms |
 Kraken Helm | 34 | 29 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 46 realms |
| Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 2,693 gold on 55 realms |
| Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 1,330 gold on 56 realms |
Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Kraken Helm at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Thane's Tainted Greathelm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Smoldering Helm (item level 43), Truesteel Helm (item level 44), Diadem of the Highborne (item level 50), Leystone Helm (item level 50) and Wavecrash Headguard (item level 58).
Nearest lower item levels below Thane's Tainted Greathelm among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Khan'aish Helmet (item level 30), Dark Iron Helm (item level 29), Icebane Coif (item level 29), Helm of the Holy Avenger (item level 29) and Imbued Plate Helmet (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thane's Tainted Greathelm uses icon file 133091, which 29 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Helm of the Unsubmissive ID 39403 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Helm of the Corrupted Mind ID 39260 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Fire-Scorched Greathelm ID 39723 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Helm of Spirit Links ID 39049 · Armor - Mail · item level 33Helm of Diminished Pride ID 39760 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Faceguard of the Succumbed ID 40298 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Helm of Vital Protection ID 40328 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Nerubian Helm ID 38439 · Armor - Mail · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 39395 (39390 to 39400) were usually added in the same batch as Thane's Tainted Greathelm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Resurgent Phantom Bindings ID 39390 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Heinous Mail Chestguard ID 39391 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Veiled Amulet of Life ID 39392 · Armor · item level 35Claymore of Ancient Power ID 39393 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 35Charmed Cierge ID 39394 · Weapon - Staff · item level 35Gown of Blaumeux ID 39396 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Pauldrons of Havoc ID 39397 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Massive Skeletal Ribcage ID 39398 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Helm of the Vast Legions ID 39399 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Static-Dispersing Shoulderpads ID 39400 · Armor - Leather · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 39395 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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