This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Cloth Hands, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair and 2 other encounters.
| Drop | Ebonroc in Blackwing Lair | |
|---|---|---|
| Drop | Firemaw in Blackwing Lair | |
| Drop | Flamegor in Blackwing Lair | |
| Vendor | NPC #54648 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.1 |
The game's collection data lists Nemesis Gloves 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).
Nemesis Gloves is one of 8 pieces of Nemesis Raiment, alongside Nemesis Belt, Nemesis Boots and Nemesis Bracers and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 75s 73c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 54s 56c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 54s 56c. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 72s 3c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 57s 18c |
| Classic Era | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 75s 73c |
| The Burning Crusade | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 54s 56c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 54s 56c |
| MoP Classic | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 72s 3c |
In the Appearances collection, Nemesis Gloves is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5052. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Nemesis Gloves.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Nemesis Gloves in the loot of 3 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (20 other items):
Handguards of Transcendence
Dragonstalker's GauntletsNetherwind Gloves
Gauntlets of Ten Storms
Bloodfang Gloves
Judgment Gauntlets
Stormrage HandguardsGauntlets of WrathSee all 21 items in the Ebonroc loot table
Also drops from this encounter (22 other items):
Handguards of TranscendenceDragonstalker's GauntletsNetherwind GlovesGauntlets of Ten StormsBloodfang GlovesJudgment GauntletsStormrage HandguardsGauntlets of WrathSee all 23 items in the Firemaw loot table
Also drops from this encounter (20 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Cloth is the armor type Mage, Priest and Warlock wear. With Intellect, Nemesis Gloves suits Discipline, Holy and Shadow Priest; Arcane, Fire and Frost Mage; Affliction, Demonology and Destruction Warlock.
The 10 items nearest to Nemesis Gloves (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Cloth, Hands slot, from item level 27 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nemesis Gloves (this item) | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +5 Critical Strike, +2 Shadow Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Glacial Gloves | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +3 Intellect, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
| High Councillor's Gloves | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Resplendent Gauntlets | 29 | 23 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Eternal Gloves | 29 | 24 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Runecloth Gloves | 28 | 21 | +8 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +6 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Tailoring | Not listed |
 Bonecaster's Gloves | 28 | 22 | +5 Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Celestial Handwraps | 28 | 22 | +5 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 |
| Highborne Gloves | 27 | 21 | +9 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Anger-Spark Gloves | 32 | 27 | +5 Haste, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Anger-Spark Gloves has the highest item level here (32).
Next item levels up from Nemesis Gloves among Armor > Cloth, Hands slot: Grips of the Failed Immortal (item level 37), Vicious Embersilk Gloves (item level 37), Waterfall Handwraps (item level 38), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Silk Handguards (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mooncloth Gloves (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Nemesis Gloves among Armor > Cloth, Hands slot: Black Mageweave Gloves (item level 23), Lunar Handwraps (item level 23), Aurora Gloves (item level 22), Twilight Gloves (item level 21) and Conjurer's Gloves (item level 21).
Nemesis Gloves is part of the transmog set Nemesis Raiment (Warlock only). The other 10 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nemesis Gloves is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.
Nemesis Gloves uses icon file 132953, which 83 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Felheart Gloves ID 16805 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Lightforge Gauntlets ID 16724 · Armor - Plate · item level 29General's Silk Handguards ID 16540 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Hand of Shazzrah ID 17332 · QuestKnight-Lieutenant's Dreadweave Gloves ID 17564 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Blood Guard's Dreadweave Gloves ID 17577 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29General's Dreadweave Gloves ID 17588 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29Magnificent Gauntlets ID 15672 · Armor - Mail · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16928 (16923 to 16933) were usually added in the same batch as Nemesis Gloves: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Robes of Transcendence ID 16923 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Pauldrons of Transcendence ID 16924 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Belt of Transcendence ID 16925 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Bindings of Transcendence ID 16926 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Boots ID 16927 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Skullcap ID 16929 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Leggings ID 16930 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Robes ID 16931 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Spaulders ID 16932 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Nemesis Belt ID 16933 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16928 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Nemesis Gloves 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 Nemesis Gloves 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 Nemesis Gloves
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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