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Uncommon Head Mail

Drakefire Headguard

ilvl 51Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Drakefire Headguard is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 226 armor, +15 Spirit, +9 Intellect, +5 Strength. Against 13 other Mail head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 9 of 14.

Tooltip

Drakefire HeadguardItem Level 51Binds when picked upHeadMail226 Armor+5 Strength+9 Intellect+15 SpiritDurability 60 / 60Sell Price: 1g 8s 30c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: casters, physical damage.

HunterShaman

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Beastmaster's Cap iconBeastmaster's CapHead · ilvl 60stronger stat budget · Coif of The Five Thunders iconCoif of The Five ThundersHead · ilvl 60stronger stat budget · Backwood Helm iconBackwood HelmHead · ilvl 63stronger stat budget · Skyfury Helm iconSkyfury HelmHead · ilvl 62stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Braincage iconBraincageHead · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Formidable Circlet iconFormidable CircletHead · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Crusader's Helm iconCrusader's HelmHead · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Protector Helm iconProtector HelmHead · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.