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Foreman's Head Protector, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Head Plate

Foreman's Head Protector

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

Foreman's Head Protector is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 469 armor, +15 Strength, +14 Stamina, +11 Intellect. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13. Against 24 other Plate head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 25.

Tooltip

Foreman's Head ProtectorItem Level 55Binds when picked upHeadPlate469 Armor+15 Strength+14 Stamina+11 IntellectDurability 80 / 80Requires Level 50Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 13.Sell Price: 1g 12s 91c

⚠ 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: healers and casters, physical damage.

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 · Darkrune Helm iconDarkrune HelmHead · ilvl 63 · req 58lighter 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.