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Uncommon Head Mail

Ironhide Helmet

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

Ironhide Helmet is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 242 armor. Against 25 other Mail head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 21 of 26.

Tooltip

Ironhide HelmetItem Level 55Binds when equippedHeadMail242 ArmorDurability 60 / 60Requires Level 50Sell Price: 1g 45s 77c

⚠ 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.

HunterShaman

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)

Helm of the Lifegiver iconHelm of the LifegiverHead · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Helm of Narv iconHelm of NarvHead · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Lieutenant Commander's Chain Helmet iconLieutenant Commander's Chain HelmetHead · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget · Champion's Chain Headguard iconChampion's Chain HeadguardHead · ilvl 63 · req 58stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Horns of Eranikus iconHorns of EranikusHead · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Merciless Crown iconMerciless CrownHead · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Ornate Circlet iconOrnate CircletHead · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Savage Gladiator Helm iconSavage Gladiator 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.