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Uncommon Back Cloth

Blackforge Cape

ilvl 42Req 37Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Blackforge Cape is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 28 armor, +8 Intellect, +4 Spirit. Against 59 other Cloth back items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 21 of 60.

Tooltip

Blackforge CapeItem Level 42Binds when equippedBackCloth28 Armor+8 Intellect+4 SpiritRequires Level 37Sell Price: 0g 38s 25c

⚠ 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: casters.

MagePriestWarlock

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)

Sergeant Major's Cape iconSergeant Major's CapeBack · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Battle Healer's Cloak iconBattle Healer's CloakBack · ilvl 43 · req 38stronger stat budget · Caretaker's Cape iconCaretaker's CapeBack · ilvl 43 · req 38stronger stat budget · Blackflame Cape iconBlackflame CapeBack · ilvl 49 · req 44stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Stargazer Cloak iconStargazer CloakBack · ilvl 43ilvl 43 · Scorched Cape iconScorched CapeBack · ilvl 43ilvl 43 · Royal Cape iconRoyal CapeBack · ilvl 43 · req 38ilvl 43 · Tracker's Cloak iconTracker's CloakBack · ilvl 43 · req 38ilvl 43 ·

"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.