This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Plate Hands, item level 39, requires level 33, binds when picked up. Sold by a vendor NPC.
| Vendor | NPC #75694 | Valley of the Four Winds 12.0, 34.0 |
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The game's collection data lists Hive Protector's Gauntlets as sold by a vendor NPC in Valley of the Four Winds. The vendor stands at 12.0, 34.0 on the Valley of the Four Winds map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #75694 | Valley of the Four Winds | 12.0, 34.0 | /way #376 12.0 34.0 | 164 |
Valley of the Four Winds 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 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 450, requires level 87 and sells to vendors for 11g 65s 33c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 39 | 33 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 8g 71s 18c |
| MoP Classic | 450 | 87 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 11g 65s 33c |
Appearance ID: 17580. 9 other items wear 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, Hive Protector's Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Hive Protector's Gauntlets (item level 39) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hive Protector's Gauntlets (this item) | 39 | 33 | +9 Stamina, +6 Strength or Intellect, +5 Critical Strike, +7 Mastery | 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 |
 Zeliek's Gauntlets | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Topaz-Studded Battlegrips | 32 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +4 Strength or Intellect. 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 |
Next item levels up from Hive Protector's Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Sinister Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60), Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60) and Geocrag Grips (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Hive Protector's Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Imbued Plate Gauntlets (item level 28), Glorious Gauntlets (item level 28), Alabaster Plate Gauntlets (item level 27), Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27) and High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27).
Hive Protector's Gauntlets is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Riverbed Chestguard
Serpentstrike Shoulderpads
Spike-Soled StompersAcid-Scarred SpauldersSerpentstrike ShoulderpadsRiverbed ChestguardAcid-Scarred SpauldersHive Protector's GauntletsSpike-Soled Stompers
Binding of Broken DreamsHateshatter ChestplateGrenadier's Belt
Meteoric GreathelmSightfinder HelmAnchoring Sabatons
Bracers of the Fallen CrusaderBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hive Protector's Gauntlets is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 75694 stands in Valley of the Four Winds at map coordinates 12.0, 34.0.
2 other items in the current build are also called Hive Protector's Gauntlets. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Hive Protector's Gauntlets ID 81100 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Hive Protector's Gauntlets ID 144105 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Hive Protector's Gauntlets uses icon file 615169, which 46 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Mindbinder Plate Gloves ID 80918 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Gauntlets of Resolute Fury ID 80912 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Hive Protector's Gauntlets ID 81100 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Gauntlets of Resolute Fury ID 81101 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Mindbinder Plate Gloves ID 81103 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Axebreaker Gauntlets ID 81248 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Dark Blaze Gauntlets ID 82856 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Masterwork Spiritguard Gauntlets ID 82922 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 80927 (80922 to 80932) were usually added in the same batch as Hive Protector's Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Airstream Treads ID 80922 · Armor - Leather · item level 39
Impaler's Girdle ID 80923 · Armor - Mail · item level 39Acid-Scarred Spaulders ID 80924 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Swarmcall Helm ID 80925 · Armor - Mail · item level 39
Leggings of the Frenzy ID 80926 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Treads of Fixation ID 80928 · Armor - Mail · item level 39
Wall-Breaker Legguards ID 80929 · Armor - Leather · item level 39Swarmbringer Chestguard ID 80930 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Shield of the Protectorate ID 80931 · Armor - Shield · item level 39
Carapace Breaker ID 80932 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 80927 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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