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Rare Head Mail

Helm of Exile

ilvl 55Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Helm of Exile is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 266 armor, +18 Intellect, +18 Spirit, +11 Agility. Against 13 other Mail head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 6 of 14.

Tooltip

Helm of ExileItem Level 55Binds when picked upHeadMail266 Armor+11 Agility+18 Intellect+18 SpiritDurability 70 / 70Sell Price: 1g 69s 80c

⚠ 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

Horns of Eranikus iconHorns of EranikusHead · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Merciless Crown iconMerciless CrownHead · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Ornate Circlet iconOrnate CircletHead · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Savage Gladiator Helm iconSavage Gladiator HelmHead · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 ·

"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.