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Uncommon Head Plate

High Chief's Crown

ilvl 55Req 50Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

High Chief's Crown is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 426 armor. Against 24 other Plate head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 20 of 25.

Tooltip

High Chief's CrownItem Level 55Binds when equippedHeadPlate426 ArmorDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 50Sell Price: 0g 92s 59c

⚠ 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)

Lightforge Helm iconLightforge HelmHead · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Grand Crusader's Helm iconGrand Crusader's HelmHead · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget · Helm of Valor iconHelm of ValorHead · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Foreman's Head Protector iconForeman's Head ProtectorHead · ilvl 55 · req 50stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Templar Crown iconTemplar CrownHead · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Golem Skull Helm iconGolem Skull HelmHead · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Thorium Helm iconThorium HelmHead · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Lofty Helm iconLofty HelmHead · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 ·

"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.