This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Hands, item level 33, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Handguards of Absolution is one of 8 pieces of Absolution Regalia, alongside Hood of Absolution, Leggings of Absolution and Shoulderpads of Absolution and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 146 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 280 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 146 and requires level 70.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 24s 84c |
| The Burning Crusade | 146 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 280 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 146 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
In the Appearances collection, Handguards of Absolution is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8102. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Handguards of Absolution suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Handguards of Absolution (item level 33) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Hands slot, from item level 29 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handguards of Absolution (this item) | 33 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +4 Haste, +6 Intellect, +6 Critical Strike. Vendor | Not listed |
| Hands of Eternal Light | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +6 Intellect. Crafted with Outland Tailoring | Not listed |
 Anger-Spark Gloves | 32 | 27 | +5 Haste, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Condor Gloves | 34 | 29 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Shadow Council Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Elementalist Gloves | 32 | 27 | +6 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Soulcloth Gloves | 31 | 27 | +5 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +3 Versatility, +7 Arcane Resistance. Crafted with Outland Tailoring | Not listed |
 Woundsplicer Handwraps | 37 | 32 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Versatility, +6 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Flarecore Gloves | 29 | 24 | +4 Intellect, +8 Stamina, +8 Fire Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
| Glacial Gloves | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Vicious Embersilk Gloves | 37 | 32 | +6 Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Versatility. Crafted with Cataclysm Tailoring | Not listed |
Woundsplicer Handwraps has the highest item level here (37).
Next item levels up from Handguards of Absolution among Armor > Cloth, Hands slot: Meatmonger's Gory Grips (item level 44), Fel-Flecked Grips (item level 50), Gloves of Abhorrent Strategies (item level 50), Spellbound Specimen Handlers (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Satin Mittens (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Handguards of Absolution among Armor > Cloth, Hands slot: Gaea's Handwraps (item level 25), Dreamweave Gloves (item level 24), Royal Gloves (item level 24), Red Mageweave Gloves (item level 24) and Shadoweave Gloves (item level 24).
Handguards of Absolution is part of the transmog set Absolution Regalia (Priest only). The other 16 pieces:
Archbishop's SlippersGloves of Absolution
Cowl of AbsolutionHood of Absolution
Shroud of AbsolutionVestments of Absolution
Leggings of AbsolutionBreeches of Absolution
Mantle of AbsolutionShoulderpads of Absolution
Wristbands of Divine Influence
Belt of Divine GuidanceWristbands of Divine InfluenceBelt of Divine GuidanceShoulderpads of AbsolutionShroud of AbsolutionBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Handguards of Absolution uses icon file 132986, which 6 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Gloves of Absolution ID 31060 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33Gloves of Unfailing Faith ID 32353 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Vengeful Gladiator's Mooncloth Gloves ID 33717 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33Vengeful Gladiator's Satin Gloves ID 33744 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33Hands of Eternal Light ID 34367 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34Gloves of Unfailing Faith ID 150505 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31061 (31056 to 31066) were usually added in the same batch as Handguards of Absolution: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Cowl of the Tempest ID 31056 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Robes of the Tempest ID 31057 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Leggings of the Tempest ID 31058 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Mantle of the Tempest ID 31059 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33Gloves of Absolution ID 31060 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Torn-Heart Axe of Battle ID 31062 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32 "This battle axe appears other-worldly..."Cowl of Absolution ID 31063 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33Hood of Absolution ID 31064 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33Shroud of Absolution ID 31065 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33Vestments of Absolution ID 31066 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 31061 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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