This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Leather Hands, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Gehennas in Molten Core.
| Drop | Gehennas in Molten Core | |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #58152 | Netherstorm 33.0, 64.2 |
The game's collection data lists Nightslayer Gloves as sold by a vendor NPC in Netherstorm. The vendor stands at 33.0, 64.2 on the Netherstorm map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #58152 | Netherstorm | 33.0, 64.2 | /way #109 33.0 64.2 | 100 |
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).
Nightslayer Gloves is one of 8 pieces of Nightslayer Armor, alongside Nightslayer Belt, Nightslayer Boots and Nightslayer Bracelets and others. Bonuses activate at 3 pieces, 5 pieces and 8 pieces equipped.
In Classic Era it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 20s 57c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 78s 39c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 78s 39c. In MoP Classic it is item level 66, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 1g 78s 39c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 45s 38c |
| Classic Era | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 20s 57c |
| The Burning Crusade | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 78s 39c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 78s 39c |
| MoP Classic | 66 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 78s 39c |
In the Appearances collection, Nightslayer Gloves is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 4971. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Nightslayer Gloves.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Nightslayer Gloves in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (15 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Nightslayer Gloves suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Nightslayer Gloves (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Leather, Hands slot, from item level 27 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nightslayer Gloves (this item) | 29 | 25 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +2 Fire Resistance. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Polar Gloves | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +4 Agility or Intellect, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Mighty Gauntlets | 29 | 23 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Haal'eshi Gloves | 30 | 24 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wanderer's Gloves | 28 | 21 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Pridelord Gloves | 28 | 22 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Cobrascale Gloves | 31 | 27 | +8 Critical Strike, +6 Haste, +7 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Windslayer Wraps | 31 | 27 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Fel Leather Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Haste, +8 Critical Strike, +4 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | Not listed |
 Swashbuckler's Gloves | 27 | 21 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Jadefire Gloves | 27 | 20 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
Fel Leather Gloves has the highest item level here (31).
Next item levels up from Nightslayer Gloves among Armor > Leather, Hands slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dragonhide Gloves (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Wyrmhide Gloves (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ironskin Gloves (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Copperskin Gloves (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Leather Gloves (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Nightslayer Gloves among Armor > Leather, Hands slot: Glyphed Mitts (item level 21), Ghostwalker Gloves (item level 21), Trickster's Handwraps (item level 21), Insignia Gloves (item level 20) and Archer's Gloves (item level 20).
Nightslayer Gloves is part of the transmog set Nightslayer Armor (Rogue only). The other 16 pieces:
Nightslayer Chestpiece
Nightslayer Cover
Nightslayer Pants
Nightslayer Shoulder Pads
Nightslayer Boots
Nightslayer Bracelets
Nightslayer Belt
Highlander's Leather Boots
Highlander's Lizardhide BootsHighlander's Lizardhide BootsHighlander's Lizardhide BootsHighlander's Lizardhide BootsHighlander's Leather BootsHighlander's Leather BootsHighlander's Leather BootsDefiler's Lizardhide BootsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nightslayer Gloves is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 58152 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.2.
Nightslayer Gloves uses icon file 132955, which 75 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Bloodfang Gloves ID 16907 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Marshal's Leather Handgrips ID 16454 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Marshal's Dragonhide Gauntlets ID 16448 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Gloves of the Greatfather ID 17721 · Armor - Leather · item level 21Quickdraw Gloves ID 18377 · Armor - Leather · item level 24Hawkeye's Gloves ID 14594 · Armor - Leather · item level 21Bristlebark Gloves ID 14572 · Armor - Leather · item level 15Stonecloth Gloves ID 14411 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16826 (16821 to 16831) were usually added in the same batch as Nightslayer Gloves: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Nightslayer Cover ID 16821 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Nightslayer Pants ID 16822 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Nightslayer Shoulder Pads ID 16823 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Nightslayer Boots ID 16824 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Nightslayer Bracelets ID 16825 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Nightslayer Belt ID 16827 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Cenarion Belt ID 16828 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Cenarion Boots ID 16829 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Cenarion Bracers ID 16830 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Cenarion Gloves ID 16831 · Armor - Leather · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16826 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Nightslayer 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 Nightslayer 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 Nightslayer 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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