This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Plate Hands, item level 16, requires level 10, binds when picked up. Drops from Subjugator Kor'ul in Blackfathom Deeps.
| Drop | Subjugator Kor'ul in Blackfathom Deeps |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 28, requires level 23 and sells to vendors for 12s 75c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 28, requires level 23 and sells to vendors for 12s 75c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 28, requires level 23 and sells to vendors for 12s 75c. In MoP Classic it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 9s 32c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 16 | 10 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 19s 92c |
| Classic Era | 28 | 23 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 12s 75c |
| The Burning Crusade | 28 | 23 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 12s 75c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 28 | 23 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 12s 75c |
| MoP Classic | 25 | 20 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 9s 32c |
In the Appearances collection, Algae Fists is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 1936. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Algae Fists in the loot of 1 encounter.
Subjugator Kor'ul in Blackfathom Deeps
Also drops from this encounter (2 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Algae Fists suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Algae Fists (item level 16) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 14 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algae Fists (this item) | 16 | 10 | +5 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect, +5 Critical Strike, +2 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Dagmire Gloves | 14 | +3 Strength or Intellect, +4 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed | |
 Jouster's Gauntlets | 22 | 17 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +3 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Field Plate Gauntlets | 22 | 17 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Symbolic Gauntlets | 22 | 17 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Saltstone Gauntlets | 22 | 17 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Embossed Plate Gauntlets | 23 | 17 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Warbringer's Gauntlets | 23 | 17 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Plated Fist of Hakoo | 24 | 17 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. World Drop | Not listed |
 Chromite Gauntlets | 24 | 17 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Tyrant's Gauntlets | 24 | 17 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +4 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
Chromite Gauntlets has the highest item level here (24).
Next item levels up from Algae Fists among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27), High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27), Heroic Gauntlets (item level 28), Glorious Gauntlets (item level 28) and Stronghold Gauntlets (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Algae Fists uses icon file 132944, which 81 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Dragonscale Gauntlets ID 8347 · Armor - Mail · item level 24Ornate Gauntlets ID 10121 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Burnished Gloves ID 2992 · Armor - Mail · item level 12Plated Fist of Hakoo ID 13071 · Armor - Plate · item level 24Battlecaller Gauntlets ID 13126 · Armor - Mail · item level 27Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 6906 (6901 to 6911) were usually added in the same batch as Algae Fists: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Glowing Thresher Cape ID 6901 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16
Bands of Serra'kis ID 6902 · Armor - Leather · item level 16
Gaze Dreamer Pants ID 6903 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16
Bite of Serra'kis ID 6904 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 16
Reef Axe ID 6905 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 16
Tortoise Armor ID 6907 · Armor - Mail · item level 16
Ghamoo-Ra's Bind ID 6908 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16
Strike of the Hydra ID 6909 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 16
Leech Pants ID 6910 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16
Moss Cinch ID 6911 · Armor - Leather · item level 16The raw ItemSparse values for item 6906 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Algae Fists is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Algae Fists next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Algae Fists
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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