This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Plate Hands, item level 33, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 158 and sells to vendors for 3g 47s 6c. In MoP Classic it is item level 158 and sells to vendors for 3g 47s 6c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 24g 36s 84c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 158 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 47s 6c |
| MoP Classic | 158 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 47s 6c |
In the Appearances collection, Ancestral Gauntlets is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9533. 7 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Ancestral Gauntlets among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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, Ancestral Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Ancestral Gauntlets (item level 33) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 30 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancestral Gauntlets (this item) | 33 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +8 Dodge. Quest | Not listed | |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 9 gold on 52 realms |
| Warlord's Iron-Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 53 realms |
 Cobalt Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 45 gold on 56 realms |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 30,000 gold on 64 realms |
 Talonguard Gloves | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 30 gold on 55 realms |
| Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 60 realms |
 Daunting Handguards | 35 | 29 | +12 Dodge, +7 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 40 gold on 55 realms |
| Gauntlets of the Iron Tower | 31 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 8,943 gold on 64 realms |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 12,500 gold on 69 realms |
 Fel Iron Plate Gloves | 30 | 25 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 3 gold on 55 realms |
Daunting Handguards has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Warlord's Iron-Gauntlets at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Ancestral Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Gloves (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets (item level 39) and Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Ancestral Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27), High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27), Sunscale Gauntlets (item level 26), Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25) and Jade Gauntlets (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ancestral Gauntlets uses icon file 132963, which 212 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Gauntlets of the Altar ID 39790 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Preservative-Stained Gauntlets ID 39459 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Bone-Plated Gloves ID 38649 · Armor - Plate · item level 26Stonepath Gauntlets ID 38102 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Gauntlets of the Water Revenant ID 37862 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Gauntlets of Disembowelment ID 37789 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Gauntlets of the Cheerful Hearth ID 37782 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Gauntlets of the Crimson Guardian ID 37512 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 39845 (39840 to 39850) were usually added in the same batch as Ancestral Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Rescuer's Ripcord ID 39840 · Armor · item level 33
Ancestral Girdle ID 39841 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Bloodletter's Boots ID 39842 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Supple Wristguards ID 39843 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Ritualistic Shield ID 39844 · Armor - Shield · item level 33
Bloodletter's Headgear ID 39846 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Ancestral War Boots ID 39847 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Neckcharm of the Bloodletter ID 39848 · Armor · item level 33
Belt of Divine Ancestry ID 39849 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Wristguards of Service ID 39850 · Armor - Mail · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 39845 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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