This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 516, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 16g 35s 33c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 12g 13s 7c |
| MoP Classic | 516 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 35s 33c |
In the Appearances collection, Lightning Pillar Gauntlets is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17573. 16 other items wear the same appearance; 11 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Lightning Pillar Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Lightning Pillar Gauntlets (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 32 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Pillar Gauntlets (this item) | 40 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World 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 |
 Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand | 44 | 40 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +6 Versatility. Boss Drop | 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 |
 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 Heavy Hand has the highest item level here (44).
Next item levels up from Lightning Pillar Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60), Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60), Geocrag Grips (item level 60) and Razorfin Gauntlets (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Lightning Pillar Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Stronghold Gauntlets (item level 29), Icebane Gauntlets (item level 29), Gloves of the Dawn (item level 29), Darkrune Gauntlets (item level 29) and Hyperion Gauntlets (item level 29).
Lightning Pillar Gauntlets is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Sudsy Legplates
Quivering Heart GirdleMindbinder Plate Gloves
Swarmbringer ChestguardSudsy LegplatesQuivering Heart GirdleMindbinder Plate GlovesSwarmbringer Chestguard
Barreldodger BootsGlintrok SolleretsMind's Eye BreastplateGirdle of Soothing Detonation
Siegeworn Bracers
Crown of Holy Flame
Shoulderguards of Painful LessonsGhost-Forged HelmBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lightning Pillar Gauntlets uses icon file 615169, which 46 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Doubtcrusher Gauntlets ID 98241 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Gauntlets ID 98252 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Rod Gauntlets ID 93117 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Yaungolian Gauntlets ID 93096 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Jinyu-Forged Gauntlets ID 92823 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 98220 (98215 to 98225) were usually added in the same batch as Lightning Pillar Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mountaineer's Spaulders ID 98215 · Armor - Mail · item level 40
Mountaineer's Belt ID 98216 · Armor - Mail · item level 40
Mountaineer's Bracers ID 98217 · Armor - Mail · item level 40Lightning Pillar Breastplate ID 98218 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Sabatons ID 98219 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Helm ID 98221 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Legplates ID 98222 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Pauldrons ID 98223 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Girdle ID 98224 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Vambraces ID 98225 · Armor - Plate · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 98220 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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