This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Head, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and is named Dreadnaught Helmet. In MoP Classic it is item level 213 and requires level 80.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 87s 93c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
In the Appearances collection, Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 10408. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet (this item) | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +11 Critical Strike, +5 Haste. Vendor | Not listed |
 Spiked Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +8 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,588 gold on 70 realms |
| Brilliant Titansteel Helm | 35 | 30 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +8 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,511 gold on 73 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 70 realms |
| Charged Titanium Specs | 35 | 28 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 3,000 gold on 69 realms |
| Unbreakable Healing Amplifiers | 35 | 28 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +10 Critical Strike. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 884 gold on 71 realms |
 Iron Riveted War Helm | 35 | 30 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +7 Haste. Boss Drop | 250 gold on 48 realms |
| Mechanized Snow Goggles | 35 | 24 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Northrend Engineering | 20 gold on 53 realms |
 Kraken Helm | 34 | 29 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 47 realms |
| Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 1,455 gold on 67 realms |
| Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 1,330 gold on 69 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 Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Smoldering Helm (item level 43), Diadem of the Highborne (item level 50), Leystone Helm (item level 50), Twilight Dragon's Helm (item level 60) and Geocrag Helm (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Heroic Skullcap (item level 29), Glorious Headdress (item level 29), Exalted Helmet (item level 29), Vanguard Headdress (item level 28) and Lofty Helm (item level 28).
Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet is part of the transmog set Valorous Dreadnaught Battlegear (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Sabatons of Sudden Reprisal
Inexorable Sabatons
Bracers of the Tyrant
Ablative Chitin Girdle
Bindings of the Hapless Prey
Iron-Spring Jumpers
Fleshless GirdleGirdle of ChivalrySabatons of Endurance
Bracers of the Unholy KnightGirdle of RazuviousBracers of Unrelenting Attack
Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate
Valorous Dreadnaught Gauntlets
Valorous Dreadnaught Legplates
Valorous Dreadnaught ShoulderplatesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet uses icon file 133160, which 55 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Valorous Dreadnaught Greathelm ID 40546 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Scourgeborne Helmet ID 40554 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Scourgeborne Faceguard ID 40565 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Headpiece ID 40571 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Helm ID 40576 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Redemption Faceguard ID 40581 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Heroes' Redemption Faceguard ID 39640 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Heroes' Redemption Helm ID 39635 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40528 (40523 to 40533) were usually added in the same batch as Valorous Dreadnaught Helmet: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Valorous Earthshatter Chestguard ID 40523 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Valorous Earthshatter Shoulderguards ID 40524 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Battleplate ID 40525 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Gown of the Spell-Weaver ID 40526 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Gauntlets ID 40527 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Legplates ID 40529 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Dreadnaught Shoulderplates ID 40530 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Mark of Norgannon ID 40531 · Armor · item level 35
Living Ice Crystals ID 40532 · Armor · item level 35
Walnut Stock ID 40533 · Trade Goods · item level 20The raw ItemSparse values for item 40528 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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