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Braincage

ilvl 52Req 47Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Braincage is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 253 armor, +25 Intellect, +9 Spirit, +5 Stamina. Against 19 other Mail head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 4 of 20.

Tooltip

BraincageItem Level 52Binds when equippedHeadMail253 Armor+5 Stamina+25 Intellect+9 SpiritDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 47Sell Price: 1g 36s 69c

⚠ 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.

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)

Helm of Narv iconHelm of NarvHead · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Savage Gladiator Helm iconSavage Gladiator HelmHead · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Hero's Band iconHero's BandHead · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Bloomsprout Headpiece iconBloomsprout HeadpieceHead · ilvl 51 · req 46stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Crusader's Helm iconCrusader's HelmHead · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Protector Helm iconProtector HelmHead · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Conservator Helm iconConservator HelmHead · ilvl 54ilvl 54 · Ebonhold Helmet iconEbonhold HelmetHead · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 ·

"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.