This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Aegis Handguards is one of 5 pieces of Aegis Plate, alongside Aegis Breastplate, Aegis Faceguard and Aegis Legguards and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 245 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 225, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 84s 34c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 225 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
Appearance ID: 11426. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Aegis Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Aegis Handguards (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis Handguards (this item) | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +6 Parry, +5 Dodge | Not listed |
| Tempered Saronite Gauntlets | 35 | 29 | +7 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +12 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gauntlets of the Iron Tower | 31 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Gloves | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Mastery, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Talonguard Gloves | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Aegis Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Sinister Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60), Geocrag Grips (item level 60), Razorfin Gauntlets (item level 60), Rattling Bone Crushers (item level 60) and Bloodwake Gauntlets (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Aegis Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27), Sunscale Gauntlets (item level 26), Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25), Jade Gauntlets (item level 25) and Bloodforged Gauntlets (item level 25).
Aegis Handguards is part of the transmog set Valorous Aegis Plate (Paladin only). The other 16 pieces:
Valorous Aegis Gloves
Valorous Aegis Greaves
Valorous Aegis Headpiece
Valorous Aegis Spaulders
Valorous Aegis TunicValorous Aegis BattleplateValorous Aegis GauntletsValorous Aegis HelmValorous Aegis LegplatesValorous Aegis ShoulderplatesValorous Aegis BreastplateValorous Aegis FaceguardValorous Aegis HandguardsValorous Aegis LegguardsValorous Aegis Shoulderguards
Gauntlets of Serene BlessingBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Aegis Handguards uses icon file 132962, which 217 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Aegis Gloves ID 46217 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Aegis Gauntlets ID 46216 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Darkruned Gauntlets ID 46235 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Darkruned Handguards ID 46236 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Conqueror's Aegis Gloves ID 46179 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Conqueror's Aegis Handguards ID 46174 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Conqueror's Siegebreaker Handguards ID 46164 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Siegebreaker Gauntlets ID 46280 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 46219 (46214 to 46224) were usually added in the same batch as Aegis Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Aegis Breastplate ID 46214 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Aegis Faceguard ID 46215 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Aegis Gauntlets ID 46216 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Aegis Gloves ID 46217 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Aegis Greaves ID 46218 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Aegis Headpiece ID 46220 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Aegis Helm ID 46221 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Aegis Legguards ID 46222 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Aegis Legguards ID 46223 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Aegis Legplates ID 46224 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 46219 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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