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 Baleroc, the Gatekeeper in Firelands.
| Drop | Baleroc, the Gatekeeper in Firelands | Normal, Heroic, 10 Player, 25 Player |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 378, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 12g 76s 44c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 76s 15c |
| MoP Classic | 378 | 85 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 12g 76s 44c |
In the Appearances collection, Flickering Handguards is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 15528. 6 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Flickering Handguards in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (84 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, Flickering Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Flickering Handguards (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flickering Handguards (this item) | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Ghost-Forged Gauntlets | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 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 Plate Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 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 |
| 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 |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Flickering Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60), Geocrag Grips (item level 60), Razorfin Gauntlets (item level 60) and Rattling Bone Crushers (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Flickering Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27), High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27), Sunscale Gauntlets (item level 26), Platemail Gloves (item level 26) and Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25).
Flickering Handguards is part of the transmog set Molten Giant Battleplate (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Fists of Fury
Warboots of Mighty Lords
Spaulders of Recurring FlameCracked Obsidian Stompers
Legplates of Frenzied Devotion
Carapace of Imbibed Flame
Helm of Blazing Glory
Girdle of the Indomitable Flame
Bracers of Regal ForceShoulderguards of the Molten GiantLegguards of the Molten GiantHandguards of the Molten GiantFaceguard of the Molten GiantChestguard of the Molten GiantEarthcrack BracersUncrushable Belt of FuryBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
2 other items in the current build are also called Flickering Handguards. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Flickering Handguards ID 71458 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Flickering Handguards ID 171661 · Armor - Plate · item level 60Flickering Handguards uses icon file 520755, which 12 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Handguards of the Molten Giant ID 70943 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Gauntlets of the Molten Giant ID 71069 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Flickering Handguards ID 71458 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Gauntlets of the Molten Giant ID 71601 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Handguards of the Molten Giant ID 71605 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 70917 (70912 to 70924) were usually added in the same batch as Flickering Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Cracked Obsidian Stompers ID 70912 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Legplates of Frenzied Devotion ID 70913 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Carapace of Imbibed Flame ID 70914 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Shard of Torment ID 70915 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Helm of Blazing Glory ID 70916 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Bracers of the Fiery Path ID 70920 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Pauldrons of Roaring Flame ID 70921 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Mandible of Beth'tilac ID 70922 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 37
Gaudy Winter Veil Sweater ID 70923 · Armor - Cosmetic
Eternal Eye of Elune ID 70924 · Consumable · item level 32 "This succulent pome is bursting with sweet flavor. Only usable in the Molten Front."The raw ItemSparse values for item 70917 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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