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Vanguard Headdress, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Head Plate

Vanguard Headdress

ilvl 58Req 53Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Vanguard Headdress is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 448 armor, +21 Stamina, +10 Strength. Against 34 other Plate head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 21 of 35.

Tooltip

Vanguard HeaddressItem Level 58Binds when equippedHeadPlate448 Armor+10 Strength+21 StaminaDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 53Sell Price: 1g 17s 40c

⚠ 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: physical damage.

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

Imbued Plate Helmet iconImbued Plate HelmetHead · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Imperial Plate Helm iconImperial Plate HelmHead · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Glorious Headdress iconGlorious HeaddressHead · ilvl 59 · req 54ilvl 59 · Whitesoul Helm iconWhitesoul HelmHead · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 ·

"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.