This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Emalon the Storm Watcher in Vault of Archavon.
| Drop | Emalon the Storm Watcher in Vault of Archavon | 10 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 245 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 225 and requires level 80.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 2s 14c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 225 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
In the Appearances collection, Valorous Aegis Gauntlets is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11419. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Valorous Aegis Gauntlets in the loot of 1 encounter.
Emalon the Storm Watcher in Vault of Archavon
Also drops from this encounter (234 other items):
Valorous Aegis LegplatesValorous Aegis GreavesValorous Aegis GlovesValorous Aegis HandguardsValorous Aegis Legguards
Valorous Kirin Tor Leggings
Valorous Gloves of SanctificationValorous Leggings of SanctificationSee 80 of the 235 items in the Emalon the Storm Watcher loot table
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Valorous Aegis Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Valorous Aegis Gauntlets (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorous Aegis Gauntlets (this item) | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +4 Haste. 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 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 Valorous Aegis Gauntlets 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 Valorous Aegis Gauntlets 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).
Valorous Aegis Gauntlets is part of the transmog set Valorous Aegis Plate (Paladin only). The other 16 pieces:
Valorous Aegis GlovesValorous Aegis Greaves
Valorous Aegis Headpiece
Valorous Aegis Spaulders
Valorous Aegis TunicValorous Aegis BattleplateValorous Aegis HelmValorous Aegis LegplatesValorous Aegis ShoulderplatesValorous Aegis BreastplateValorous Aegis FaceguardValorous Aegis HandguardsValorous Aegis LegguardsValorous Aegis Shoulderguards
Gauntlets of Serene Blessing
Legguards of the Peaceful CovenantBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Valorous Aegis Gauntlets uses icon file 132962, which 217 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Valorous Aegis Gloves ID 45370 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Handguards ID 45383 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Gauntlets ID 45341 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Handguards ID 45337 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Siegebreaker Handguards ID 45426 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Siegebreaker Gauntlets ID 45430 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Bladebreaker Gauntlets ID 45833 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Gauntlets of the Wretched ID 45997 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 45376 (45371 to 45381) were usually added in the same batch as Valorous Aegis Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Valorous Aegis Greaves ID 45371 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Headpiece ID 45372 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Spaulders ID 45373 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Tunic ID 45374 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Battleplate ID 45375 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Helm ID 45377 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Boots of the Petrified Forest ID 45378 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Valorous Aegis Legplates ID 45379 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Shoulderplates ID 45380 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Breastplate ID 45381 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 45376 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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