This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Lucifron in Molten Core.
| Drop | Lucifron in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #54648 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.1 |
The game's collection data lists Gauntlets of Might as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.1 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #54648 | Netherstorm | 33.0, 64.1 | /way #109 33.0 64.1 | 71 |
Netherstorm 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
Gauntlets of Might is one of 8 pieces of Battlegear of Might, alongside Belt of Might, Bracers of Might and Breastplate of Might and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 79s 17c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 55s 5c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 55s 5c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 55s 5c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 49s 16c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 79s 17c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 55s 5c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 55s 5c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 55s 5c |
In the Appearances collection, Gauntlets of Might is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5008. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Gauntlets of Might.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Gauntlets of Might in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (16 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, Gauntlets of Might suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
Gauntlets of Might is part of the transmog set Battlegear of Might (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Bracers of Might
Sabatons of Might
Belt of Might
Breastplate of Might
Helm of Might
Legplates of Might
Pauldrons of MightFaceguard of the CrownFaceguard of the HordeHeadguard of the CrownHeadguard of the HordeBurnished Helm of MightBurnished Legplates of MightBurnished Breastplate of Might
Burnished Pauldrons of MightBrushed Breastplate of MightBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Gauntlets of Might is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.
Gauntlets of Might uses icon file 132944, which 81 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Giantstalker's Gloves ID 16852 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Dragonstalker's Gauntlets ID 16940 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Gauntlets of Wrath ID 16964 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Beaststalker's Gloves ID 16676 · Armor - Mail · item level 29General's Plate Gauntlets ID 16548 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Marshal's Chain Grips ID 16463 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Knight-Lieutenant's Chain Gauntlets ID 16403 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Gryphon Mail Gauntlets ID 15625 · Armor - Mail · item level 25Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16863 (16858 to 16868) were usually added in the same batch as Gauntlets of Might: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lawbringer Belt ID 16858 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Lawbringer Boots ID 16859 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Lawbringer Gauntlets ID 16860 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Bracers of Might ID 16861 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Sabatons of Might ID 16862 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Belt of Might ID 16864 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Breastplate of Might ID 16865 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Helm of Might ID 16866 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Legplates of Might ID 16867 · Armor - Plate · item level 29Pauldrons of Might ID 16868 · Armor - Plate · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16863 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Gauntlets of Might 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 Gauntlets of Might 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 Gauntlets of Might
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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