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).
Destroyer Handguards is one of 5 pieces of Destroyer Armor, alongside Destroyer Chestguard, Destroyer Greathelm and Destroyer 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 | 3g 80s 53c |
| 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, Destroyer Handguards is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 7810. 1 other item wears 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, Destroyer Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Destroyer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destroyer Handguards (this item) | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +8 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 Destroyer Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets (item level 39), Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand (item level 44), Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60) and Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Destroyer 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 Chromite Gauntlets (item level 24).
Destroyer Handguards is part of the transmog set Destroyer Armor (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Red Havoc Boots
Red Belt of Battle
Bracers of Eradication
Warboots of Obliteration
Girdle of the Invulnerable
Destroyer Chestguard
Destroyer Greathelm
Destroyer Legguards
Destroyer ShoulderguardsDestroyer BreastplateDestroyer GauntletsDestroyer Battle-HelmDestroyer GreavesDestroyer ShoulderbladesGeneral's Plate Sabatons
Boots of the ResilientBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Destroyer Handguards uses icon file 132979, which 13 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Destroyer Gauntlets ID 30119 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets ID 30487 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Handwraps of the Lifeless Touch ID 47326 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Handwraps of the Lifeless Touch ID 47487 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Sunstrider's Gauntlets of Triumph ID 47763 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Sunstrider's Gauntlets of Triumph ID 47772 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Sunstrider's Gauntlets of Conquest ID 47773 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Windrunner's Handguards of Conquest ID 48254 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 30114 (30109 to 30119) were usually added in the same batch as Destroyer Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ring of Endless Coils ID 30109 · Armor · item level 32
Coral Band of the Revived ID 30110 · Armor · item level 32
Runetotem's Mantle ID 30111 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Glorious Gauntlets of Crestfall ID 30112 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Destroyer Chestguard ID 30113 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Destroyer Greathelm ID 30115 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Destroyer Legguards ID 30116 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Destroyer Shoulderguards ID 30117 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Destroyer Breastplate ID 30118 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Destroyer Gauntlets ID 30119 · Armor - Plate · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 30114 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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