This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Crystalforge Handguards is one of 5 pieces of Crystalforge Armor, alongside Crystalforge Chestguard, Crystalforge Faceguard and Crystalforge Legguards and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 133 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 219 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 133, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 5s 88c |
| The Burning Crusade | 133 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 219 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 133 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Crystalforge Handguards is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 7815. 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, Crystalforge Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Crystalforge Handguards (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 30 to 34.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystalforge Handguards (this item) | 32 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +5 Strength or Intellect, +9 Parry. Vendor | Not listed |
 Topaz-Studded Battlegrips | 32 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +4 Strength or Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Cobalt Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 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 |
 Talonguard Gloves | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodscale Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Bogslayer Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Sunblessed Gauntlets has the highest item level here (34).
Next item levels up from Crystalforge Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Gloves (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets (item level 39), Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Sinister Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Crystalforge Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25), Overlord's Gauntlets (item level 25), Jade Gauntlets (item level 25), Bloodforged Gauntlets (item level 25) and Stormgale Fists (item level 24).
Crystalforge Handguards is part of the transmog set Crystalforge Armor (Paladin only). The other 16 pieces:
Girdle of the Righteous Path
Boots of Courage Unending
Boots of the Protector
Belt of the Guardian
Crystalforge Chestguard
Crystalforge Faceguard
Crystalforge Legguards
Crystalforge ShoulderguardsCrystalforge BreastplateCrystalforge GauntletsCrystalforge War-HelmCrystalforge GreavesCrystalforge ShoulderbracesCrystalforge ChestpieceCrystalforge GlovesCrystalforge GreathelmBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Crystalforge Handguards uses icon file 132968, which 7 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Crystalforge Gauntlets ID 30130 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Gloves ID 30135 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Gauntlets ID 31993 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Ornamented Gloves ID 32021 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets ID 32040 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Gauntlets of the Ancient Shadowmoon ID 34350 · Armor - Mail · item level 33Grips of the Giant-Rider ID 41826 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 30124 (30119 to 30130) were usually added in the same batch as Crystalforge Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Destroyer Gauntlets ID 30119 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Destroyer Battle-Helm ID 30120 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Destroyer Greaves ID 30121 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Destroyer Shoulderblades ID 30122 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Chestguard ID 30123 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Faceguard ID 30125 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Legguards ID 30126 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Shoulderguards ID 30127 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Breastplate ID 30129 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Crystalforge Gauntlets ID 30130 · Armor - Plate · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 30124 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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