This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when picked up. Drops from Argaloth in Baradin Hold.
| Drop | Argaloth in Baradin Hold | Normal, Heroic, 10 Player, 25 Player, 10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic) |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
Earthen Handguards is one of 5 pieces of Earthen Battleplate, alongside Earthen Shoulderguards, Earthen Legguards and Earthen Faceguard and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In MoP Classic it is item level 359 and requires level 85.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 9g 30s 13c |
| MoP Classic | 359 | 85 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
In the Appearances collection, Earthen Handguards is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 13966. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Earthen Handguards in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (133 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, Earthen Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Earthen Handguards (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthen Handguards (this item) | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Parry, +6 Mastery. Vendor | Not listed |
 Zeliek's Gauntlets | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | 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 |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 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 |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Earthen Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Geocrag Grips (item level 60), Razorfin Gauntlets (item level 60), Bloodwake Gauntlets (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Earthen 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).
Earthen Handguards is part of the transmog set Earthen Battleplate (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Hardened Elementium Hauberk
Hardened Elementium GirdleElementium DeathplateElementium Girdle of Pain
Woe Breeder's BootsJumbotron Power BeltMassacre TreadsPlated Fists of Provocation
Dragon Bone Warhelm
Pauldrons of the Apocalypse
Bracers of Impossible StrengthPauldrons of the Great EttinBattleplate of the Apocalypse
Terrastra's LegguardsGravitational PullEarthen BattleplateBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
3 other items in the current build are also called Earthen Handguards. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Earthen Handguards ID 65270 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Earthen Handguards ID 219409 · Armor - Mail · item level 13Earthen Handguards ID 224203 · Armor - Cosmetic · item level 13Earthen Handguards uses icon file 463917, which 11 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Earthen Gauntlets ID 60326 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Gravitational Pull ID 59505 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Plated Fists of Provocation ID 59225 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Plated Fists of Provocation ID 65071 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Gravitational Pull ID 65119 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Gauntlets ID 65265 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Handguards ID 65270 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 60332 (60327 to 60337) were usually added in the same batch as Earthen Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Earthen Pauldrons ID 60327 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Faceguard ID 60328 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Chestguard ID 60329 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Legguards ID 60330 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Shoulderguards ID 60331 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Whirlpool Core ID 60333 · Quest "A globe of restless liquid, swirling solidly within your hand."
Black Bear Brain ID 60334 · Quest "Heavier than you'd think."
Thick Hide Pack ID 60335 · Container · item level 30
Ruined Bear Skull ID 60336 · Miscellaneous "This was a bear of very little brain."
Verrall River Muck ID 60337 · Quest "It shifts and oozes as if still occupied by elementals."The raw ItemSparse values for item 60332 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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