An Epic Mail Hands, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when equipped. Drops from Gluth in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
On Benefactor's Gauntlets's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 585 gold84 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 116 gold13 silver to 8,737 gold85 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 83% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 585 gold84 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 213 and requires level 80.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 6g 38s 27c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 6g 38s 27c |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 6g 38s 27c |
In the Appearances collection, Benefactor's Gauntlets is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10214. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Benefactor's Gauntlets in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
Cincture of Polarity
Wraps of the Persecuted
Spire of Sunset
Headpiece of Fungal Bloom
Pauldrons of the AbandonedSpaulders of Egotism
Faceguard of the Succumbed
Bracers of the Unholy KnightSee 80 of the 272 items in the Gluth 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.
Mail is the armor type Evoker, Hunter and Shaman wear. With Agility or Intellect, Benefactor's Gauntlets suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Benefactor's Gauntlets (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Mail, Hands slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefactor's Gauntlets (this item) | 35 | 30 | +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +4 Critical Strike, +6 Agility or Intellect. Boss Drop | 45 gold on 48 realms |
 Rusted-Link Spiked Gauntlets | 35 | 30 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Boss Drop | 242 gold on 51 realms |
| Fletcher's Gloves of the Phoenix | 34 | 27 | +6 Critical Strike, +7 Stamina, +6 Haste, +5 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 89,473 gold on 49 realms |
 Sun-Drenched Scale Gloves | 34 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +5 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 70,731 gold on 50 realms |
 Grips of the Warming Heart | 34 | 29 | +8 Critical Strike, +6 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 23 gold on 45 realms |
 Xariona's Spectral Gauntlets | 37 | 32 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 40 gold on 47 realms |
 Skettis Gauntlets | 32 | 26 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 6 gold on 46 realms |
| Netherdrake Gloves | 31 | 27 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 12,400 gold on 54 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 599 gold on 52 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ringmail Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Mastery, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 347 gold on 61 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Linked Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 318 gold on 46 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Skettis Gauntlets at 6 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Benefactor's Gauntlets among Armor > Mail, Hands slot: Ravascale Gloves (item level 58), Iron-Grip Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Dragonrider's Grips (item level 60), Mrrglurggl Grips (item level 60) and Headshrinker's Grips (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Benefactor's Gauntlets among Armor > Mail, Hands slot: Protector Gauntlets (item level 26), Edgemaster's Handguards (item level 25), Warmonger's Gauntlets (item level 25), Gryphon Mail Gauntlets (item level 25) and Formidable Gauntlets (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Benefactor's Gauntlets uses icon file 132939, which 228 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Grotesque Handgrips ID 40242 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Greenhealer's Gauntlets ID 39886 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Gloves of Swift Death ID 39837 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Shining Buckle Gauntlets ID 39183 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Gloves of Troubled Memory ID 39040 · Armor - Leather · item level 34Coiled Leather Gauntlets ID 39028 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Discoverer's Mitts ID 39013 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Nerubian Gloves ID 38421 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40302 (40297 to 40306) were usually added in the same batch as Benefactor's Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Sabatons of Endurance ID 40297 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Faceguard of the Succumbed ID 40298 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Pauldrons of the Abandoned ID 40299 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Spire of Sunset ID 40300 · Weapon - Staff · item level 35Cincture of Polarity ID 40301 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Wraps of the Persecuted ID 40303 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Headpiece of Fungal Bloom ID 40304 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Spaulders of Egotism ID 40305 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Bracers of the Unholy Knight ID 40306 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40302 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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