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Best Helm for Rogues in WoW Forever

Darkmantle Cap is the best helm for a DPS Rogue in WoW Forever. We graded 10 helms S to D for Assassination, Combat and Subtlety from their stats. BetaMany helms were not revealed when we graded this list, so it grades only the helms that were.

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STop1 helmBest in slot for this role right nowClick any helm for its gradeTap a card for its grade
Darkmantle CapEpic, item level 60Darkmantle Cap
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AStrong1 helmClose behind the top pick
Outlaw's CollarEpic, item level 65Outlaw's Collar
BSolid3 helmsGood helms to use until a better one turns up
Warbear HelmEpic, item level 61Warbear Helm
Shadowcraft CapRare, item level 62Shadowcraft Cap
Premier Field Marshal's Leather Mask / Premier Warlord's Shadowhide HelmEpic, item level 65Premier Field Marshal's Leather Mask / Premier Warlord's Shadowhide Helm
CSituational2 helmsWorth it for a specific need
Premier Leather Veil / Premier Shadowhide HeadguardRare, item level 60Premier Leather Veil / Premier Shadowhide Headguard
Feralheart CowlEpic, item level 60Feralheart Cowl
DBottom3 helmsPlaceholders until something better turns up
Wildheart CowlRare, item level 62Wildheart Cowl
Sanctified Leather HelmRare, item level 66Sanctified Leather Helm
Feathermoon HeaddressRare, item level 63Feathermoon Headdress

What each tier means

  • STop Best in slot for this role right now
  • AStrong Close behind the top pick
  • BSolid Good helms to use until a better one turns up
  • CSituational Worth it for a specific need
  • DBottom Placeholders until something better turns up
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Board breakdown

What is the BiS helm for a Rogue in WoW Forever?

Darkmantle Cap leads our Rogue list at 100, with the next best helm at 86.

Score out of 100 on this list

Tradeable

Which crafted helm is best for a Rogue in WoW Forever?

Outlaw's Collar is the best crafted helm for a Rogue, a Leatherworking craft at A tier.

What does the Darkmantle Armor set bonus do for a Rogue?

Darkmantle Armor has eight pieces and pays off for a Rogue at 2, 4, 6 and 8 worn.

  • 2+8 All Resistances.
  • 4Chance on melee attack to restore 20 Energy.
  • 6+40 Attack Power.
  • 8+200 Armor.

Other pieces, Rogue grade

Our Rogue grade counts only the stats on each helm.

Why does the Rogue helm list leave out Dreamwalker Headpiece?

Dreamwalker Headpiece is part of a set made for another class, so a Rogue cannot wear it.

  • 213 Other classes
  • 26 Heavier armor
  • 15 Cloth
  • 2 Profession skill needed