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Brutish Helmet, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Head Plate

Brutish Helmet

ilvl 48Req 43Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Brutish Helmet is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 376 armor. Against 23 other Plate head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 18 of 24.

Tooltip

Brutish HelmetItem Level 48Binds when equippedHeadPlate376 ArmorDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 43Sell Price: 0g 61s 23c

⚠ 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: general use.

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)

Foreman's Head Protector iconForeman's Head ProtectorHead · ilvl 55 · req 50stronger stat budget · Thorium Helm iconThorium HelmHead · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget · Golem Skull Helm iconGolem Skull HelmHead · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget · Mugthol's Helm iconMugthol's HelmHead · ilvl 52 · req 47stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Ornate Mithril Helm iconOrnate Mithril HelmHead · ilvl 49 · req 44ilvl 49 · Overlord's Crown iconOverlord's CrownHead · ilvl 49 · req 44ilvl 49 · Bloodforged Helmet iconBloodforged HelmetHead · ilvl 50 · req 45ilvl 50 · Revenant Helmet iconRevenant HelmetHead · ilvl 51 · req 46ilvl 51 ·

"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.