This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Head, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 516, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 25g 87s 13c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 19g 19s 10c |
| MoP Classic | 516 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 25g 87s 13c |
In the Appearances collection, Thunder Bastion Helm is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17765. 14 other items wear the same appearance; 9 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Thunder Bastion Helm suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
Thunder Bastion Helm is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Stonestep Boots
Bubble-Breaker Bracers
Sparkbreath Girdle
Gauntlets of Resolute FuryBubble-Breaker BracersStonestep BootsSparkbreath GirdleGauntlets of Resolute FuryRi'mok's Shattered ScaleAxebreaker Gauntlets
Sap-Encrusted Legplates
Spaulders of Immovable StoneHelm of Rising FlameWaistplate of Imminent Resurrection
Canine Commander's BreastplateBreastplate of Wracking SoulsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thunder Bastion Helm uses icon file 615170, which 44 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Doubtcrusher Helm ID 98242 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Helm ID 98221 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Sightfinder Helm ID 100959 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Lightning Rod Helm ID 93118 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Yaungolian Helm ID 93097 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 98253 (98248 to 98258) were usually added in the same batch as Thunder Bastion Helm: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Thunder Bastion Drape ID 98248 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Thunder Bastion Neck ID 98249 · Armor · item level 40Thunder Bastion Breastplate ID 98250 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Sabatons ID 98251 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Gauntlets ID 98252 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Legplates ID 98254 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Pauldrons ID 98255 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Girdle ID 98256 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Vambraces ID 98257 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Thunder Bastion Seal ID 98258 · Armor · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 98253 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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