An Uncommon Plate Hands, item level 34, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).

One of the choices from Krolmir, Hammer of Storms in The Storm Peaks.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 3g 78s 56c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 3g 78s 56c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	34	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	24g 45s 42c
Wrath of the Lich King	174	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	3g 78s 56c
MoP Classic	174	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	3g 78s 56c

Backhanded Grips Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Backhanded Grips is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9527. 5 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Backhanded Grips Comes From

Quests That Reward Backhanded Grips

1 quest lists Backhanded Grips among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Krolmir, Hammer of Storms with Stormstalker's Clutch, Locket of Snowcrest, Storm-Weathered Cuffs

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Backhanded Grips Compares

Who It Suits

Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Backhanded Grips suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Backhanded Grips (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 31 to 35.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Backhanded Grips (this item)	34		+6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Quest	Not listed
Sunblessed Gauntlets	34	27	+8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing	30,000 gold on 59 realms
Daunting Handguards	35	29	+12 Dodge, +7 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing	40 gold on 51 realms
Zeliek's Gauntlets	35	30	+5 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop	15 gold on 50 realms
Bloodfist Gloves	32	26	+6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop	9 gold on 50 realms
Warlord's Iron-Gauntlets	32	27	+6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop	12 gold on 52 realms
Cobalt Gauntlets	32	27	+7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing	55 gold on 52 realms
Talonguard Gloves	31	25	+6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop	154 gold on 54 realms
Reaver Gloves	31	26	+6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop	99 gold on 57 realms
Gauntlets of the Iron Tower	31	27	+6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing	25,000 gold on 62 realms
Steelgrip Gauntlets	31	27	+6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing	12,500 gold on 67 realms

Zeliek's Gauntlets has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Gloves at 9 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Backhanded Grips among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60), Geocrag Grips (item level 60), Razorfin Gauntlets (item level 60) and Rattling Bone Crushers (item level 60).

Nearest lower item levels below Backhanded Grips among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Alabaster Plate Gauntlets (item level 27), Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27), High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27), Sunscale Gauntlets (item level 26) and Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Backhanded Grips Fits

Items That Share Backhanded Grips's Icon

Backhanded Grips uses icon file 132944, which 81 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Gloves of the Pythonic Guardian ID 45268 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Gauntlets of Serene Blessing ID 45835 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Gauntlets of the Great Sacrifice ID 39803 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Rescinding Grips ID 39703 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Handguards of Deluded Might ID 39182 · Armor - Mail · item level 33
Seaspeaker Gloves ID 37436 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Banded Chain Gloves ID 35846 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Dragon Stabler's Gauntlets ID 35571 · Armor - Mail · item level 33

Items Numbered Next to Backhanded Grips

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 42835 (42830 to 42840) were usually added in the same batch as Backhanded Grips: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Ring of Jokkum ID 42830 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Maiden's Dagger ID 42831 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34
Coldblooded Legplates ID 42832 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Jawbreakers ID 42833 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Mantle of Long Winter ID 42834 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Rockshaper Stompers ID 42836 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Disciplining Rod ID 42837 · Quest
Runed Harness ID 42838 · Quest
The Lorehammer ID 42839 · Quest
Horn of the Peaks ID 42840 · Quest