This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Lightsworn Handguards is one of 5 pieces of Lightsworn Plate, alongside Lightsworn Shoulderguards, Lightsworn Legguards and Lightsworn Faceguard and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 272 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 251, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 54s 10c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 272 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 251 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
Appearance ID: 12412. 6 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, Lightsworn Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Lightsworn Handguards (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightsworn Handguards (this item) | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +9 Dodge, +4 Critical Strike | 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 Iron Tower | 31 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 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 Dreadplate Gauntlets has the highest item level here (39).
Next item levels up from Lightsworn Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand (item level 44), Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (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 Lightsworn Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Sunscale Gauntlets (item level 26), Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25), Overlord's Gauntlets (item level 25), Jade Gauntlets (item level 25) and Bloodforged Gauntlets (item level 25).
Lightsworn Handguards is part of the transmog set Lightsworn Plate (Paladin only). The other 16 pieces:
Lightsworn Shoulderplates
Lightsworn Legplates
Lightsworn HelmetLightsworn Gauntlets
Lightsworn Battleplate
Ancient Skeletal BootsCorrupted Silverplate Leggings
Bracers of Pale IlluminationLightsworn ShoulderguardsLightsworn LegguardsLightsworn FaceguardLightsworn HandguardsLightsworn ChestguardLightsworn SpauldersLightsworn GreavesLightsworn HeadpieceBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Lightsworn Handguards. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Lightsworn Handguards ID 50863 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Lightsworn Handguards uses icon file 336780, which 24 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Lightsworn Gloves ID 51723 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Lightsworn Gauntlets ID 51718 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Shadowblade Gauntlets ID 51742 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Festergut's Gaseous Gloves ID 51886 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Sanctified Lightsworn Gauntlets ID 51276 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Sanctified Lightsworn Gloves ID 51270 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Sanctified Lightsworn Handguards ID 51267 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Sanctified Shadowblade Gauntlets ID 51251 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 51728 (51723 to 51733) were usually added in the same batch as Lightsworn Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Lightsworn Gloves ID 51723 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Lightsworn Headpiece ID 51724 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Lightsworn Greaves ID 51725 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Lightsworn Spaulders ID 51726 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Lightsworn Chestguard ID 51727 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Lightsworn Faceguard ID 51729 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Lightsworn Legguards ID 51730 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Lightsworn Shoulderguards ID 51731 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Crimson Acolyte Leggings ID 51732 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Crimson Acolyte Robe ID 51733 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 51728 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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