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Heroic Skullcap, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Head Plate

Heroic Skullcap

ilvl 60Req 55Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Heroic Skullcap is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 463 armor. Against 51 other Plate head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 46 of 52.

Tooltip

Heroic SkullcapItem Level 60Binds when equippedHeadPlate463 ArmorDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 55Sell Price: 1g 18s 85c

⚠ 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)

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

Commander's Helm iconCommander's HelmHead · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Runic Plate Helm iconRunic Plate HelmHead · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Lionheart Helm iconLionheart HelmHead · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Enchanted Thorium Helm iconEnchanted Thorium HelmHead · 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.