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 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 Stormrage Handguards 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).
Stormrage Handguards is one of 8 pieces of Stormrage Raiment, alongside Stormrage Belt, Stormrage Boots and Stormrage 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 3g 59s 40c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 1s 46c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 1s 46c. In MoP Classic it is item level 76, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 1s 46c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 68s 17c |
| Classic Era | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 59s 40c |
| The Burning Crusade | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 1s 46c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 1s 46c |
| MoP Classic | 76 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 2g 1s 46c |
In the Appearances collection, Stormrage Handguards is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5023. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Stormrage Handguards.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Stormrage Handguards in the loot of 3 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (20 other items):
Bloodfang Gloves
Netherwind GlovesHandguards of Transcendence
Nemesis Gloves
Dragonstalker's Gauntlets
Gauntlets of Ten Storms
Judgment GauntletsGauntlets of WrathSee all 21 items in the Ebonroc loot table
Also drops from this encounter (22 other items):
Bloodfang GlovesNetherwind GlovesHandguards of TranscendenceNemesis GlovesDragonstalker's GauntletsGauntlets of Ten StormsJudgment GauntletsGauntlets 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.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Stormrage Handguards 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 Stormrage Handguards (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Leather, Hands slot, from item level 26 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormrage Handguards (this item) | 29 | 25 | +6 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect, +2 Shadow 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 |
 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 |
 Elven Spirit Claws | 26 | 20 | +6 Versatility, +8 Stamina, +7 Agility or Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Fel Leather Gloves has the highest item level here (31).
Next item levels up from Stormrage Handguards 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 Stormrage Handguards among Armor > Leather, Hands slot: Glyphed Mitts (item level 21), Sentinel Gloves (item level 21), Ghostwalker Gloves (item level 21), Trickster's Handwraps (item level 21) and Insignia Gloves (item level 20).
Stormrage Handguards is part of the transmog set Stormrage Raiment (Druid only). The other 13 pieces:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Stormrage Handguards is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 54648 stands in Netherstorm at map coordinates 33.0, 64.1.
Stormrage Handguards uses icon file 132959, which 154 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Braidfur Gloves ID 16873 · Armor - Leather · item level 21General's Leather Mitts ID 16560 · Armor - Leather · item level 29General's Dragonhide Gloves ID 16555 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Blood Guard's Dragonhide Gauntlets ID 16496 · Armor - Leather · item level 29Blight Leather Gloves ID 15708 · Armor - Leather · item level 28Wolf Rider's Gloves ID 15372 · Armor - Leather · item level 23Nocturnal Gloves ID 15155 · Armor - Leather · item level 22Scorpashi Gloves ID 14657 · Armor - Leather · item level 24Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 16899 (16894 to 16904) were usually added in the same batch as Stormrage Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Clear Crystal Rod ID 16894 · Weapon - Staff · item level 13
Greater Soulstone ID 16895 · Consumable · item level 21Major Soulstone ID 16896 · Consumable · item level 25
Stormrage Chestguard ID 16897 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Boots ID 16898 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Cover ID 16900 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Legguards ID 16901 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Pauldrons ID 16902 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Belt ID 16903 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Stormrage Bracers ID 16904 · Armor - Leather · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 16899 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Stormrage Handguards 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 Stormrage Handguards 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 Stormrage Handguards
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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