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Epic Head Plate

Dark Iron Helm

ilvl 66Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Dark Iron Helm is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 758 armor, +35 Fire Resistance, +20 Stamina. Against 39 other Plate head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 19 of 40.

Tooltip

Dark Iron HelmItem Level 66Binds when equippedHeadPlate758 Armor+20 Stamina+35 Fire ResistanceDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 60Sell Price: 2g 53s 99c

⚠ 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: tanks, resistance sets.

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

Helm of the Holy Avenger iconHelm of the Holy AvengerHead · ilvl 68 · req 60ilvl 68 · Champion's Plate Helm iconChampion's Plate HelmHead · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 · Lieutenant Commander's Lamellar Headguard iconLieutenant Commander's Lamellar HeadguardHead · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 · Lieutenant Commander's Plate Helm iconLieutenant Commander's Plate HelmHead · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 ·

"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.