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, 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 | 5g 97s 42c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 225 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Valorous Darkruned Gauntlets is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11401. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Valorous Darkruned Gauntlets in the loot of 1 encounter.
Emalon the Storm Watcher in Vault of Archavon
Also drops from this encounter (234 other items):
Valorous Darkruned LegplatesValorous Darkruned LegguardsValorous Darkruned Handguards
Valorous Nightsong Handguards
Valorous Nightsong LeggingsValorous Nightsong GlovesValorous Nightsong TrousersValorous Nightsong HandgripsSee 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 Darkruned Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Valorous Darkruned 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 Darkruned Gauntlets (this item) | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +6 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 Darkruned Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Sinister Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (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 Darkruned Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27), Sunscale Gauntlets (item level 26), Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25), Overlord's Gauntlets (item level 25) and Jade Gauntlets (item level 25).
Valorous Darkruned Gauntlets is part of the transmog set Valorous Darkruned Plate (Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Valorous Darkruned Chestguard
Valorous Darkruned FaceguardValorous Darkruned HandguardsValorous Darkruned Legguards
Valorous Darkruned PauldronsValorous Darkruned BattleplateValorous Darkruned HelmetValorous Darkruned LegplatesValorous Darkruned ShoulderplatesDarkruned BattleplateDarkruned ChestguardDarkruned FaceguardDarkruned GauntletsDarkruned HandguardsDarkruned HelmetDarkruned LegguardsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Valorous Darkruned Gauntlets. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Valorous Darkruned Gauntlets ID 156063 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Gauntlets uses icon file 132962, which 217 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Valorous Darkruned Handguards ID 45337 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Gloves ID 45370 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Gauntlets ID 45376 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Aegis Handguards ID 45383 · 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 45341 (45336 to 45346) were usually added in the same batch as Valorous Darkruned Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Valorous Darkruned Faceguard ID 45336 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Handguards ID 45337 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Legguards ID 45338 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Pauldrons ID 45339 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Battleplate ID 45340 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Helmet ID 45342 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Legplates ID 45343 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Darkruned Shoulderplates ID 45344 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Nightsong Handguards ID 45345 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Valorous Nightsong Headpiece ID 45346 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 45341 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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