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Epic Head Leather

Polar Helmet

ilvl 83Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Polar Helmet is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 196 armor, +44 Frost Resistance, +24 Stamina, +18 Agility. Against 48 other Leather head items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 11 of 49.

Tooltip

Polar HelmetItem Level 83Binds when picked upHeadLeather196 Armor+18 Agility+24 Stamina+44 Frost ResistanceDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 60Sell Price: 7g 96s 7c

⚠ 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: physical damage, resistance sets.

DruidRogue

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)

Genesis Helm iconGenesis HelmHead · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Stormrage Cover iconStormrage CoverHead · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Deathdealer's Helm iconDeathdealer's HelmHead · ilvl 81 · req 60stronger stat budget · Field Marshal's Dragonhide Helmet iconField Marshal's Dragonhide HelmetHead · ilvl 74 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Bonescythe Helmet iconBonescythe HelmetHead · ilvl 88 · req 60ilvl 88 · Dreamwalker Headpiece iconDreamwalker HeadpieceHead · ilvl 88 · req 60ilvl 88 ·

"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.