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Uncommon Head Plate

Runic Plate Helm

ilvl 61Req 56Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Runic Plate Helm is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 621 armor, +13 Fire Resistance, +13 Nature Resistance. Against 49 other Plate head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 40 of 50.

Tooltip

Runic Plate HelmItem Level 61Binds when equippedHeadPlate621 Armor+13 Fire Resistance+13 Nature ResistanceDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 56Sell Price: 1g 29s 56c

⚠ 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: resistance sets.

WarriorPaladin

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)

Avenger's Crown iconAvenger's CrownHead · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Field Marshal's Lamellar Faceguard iconField Marshal's Lamellar FaceguardHead · ilvl 74 · req 60stronger stat budget · Judgement Crown iconJudgement CrownHead · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Lawbringer Helm iconLawbringer HelmHead · ilvl 66 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Enchanted Thorium Helm iconEnchanted Thorium HelmHead · ilvl 62 · req 57ilvl 62 · Warleader's Crown iconWarleader's CrownHead · ilvl 62 · req 57ilvl 62 · Lightforge Helm iconLightforge HelmHead · ilvl 62 · req 57ilvl 62 · Helm of Valor iconHelm of ValorHead · ilvl 62 · req 57ilvl 62 ·

"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.