This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Plate Hands, item level 39, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 450, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 10g 73s 5c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 39 | 35 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 8g 80s 45c |
| MoP Classic | 450 | 90 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 10g 73s 5c |
In the Appearances collection, Bladesnap Gauntlets is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17568. 18 other items wear the same appearance; 11 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Bladesnap Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Bladesnap Gauntlets (item level 39) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 32 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladesnap Gauntlets (this item) | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 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 | 248 gold on 54 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 497 gold on 55 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Gloves | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Mastery, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 465 gold on 51 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 490 gold on 47 realms |
 Zeliek's Gauntlets | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | 199 gold on 55 realms |
 Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand | 44 | 40 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +6 Versatility. Boss Drop | 4 gold on 51 realms |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 30,000 gold on 65 realms |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 7 gold on 51 realms |
| Topaz-Studded Battlegrips | 32 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +4 Strength or Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 49 realms |
 Cobalt Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 50 gold on 49 realms |
Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand at 4 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Bladesnap Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60), Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60), Geocrag Grips (item level 60) and Razorfin Gauntlets (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Bladesnap Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Glorious Gauntlets (item level 28), Alabaster Plate Gauntlets (item level 27), Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27), High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27) and Sunscale Gauntlets (item level 26).
Bladesnap Gauntlets is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Stonestep Boots
Bubble-Breaker Bracers
Sparkbreath GirdleGauntlets of Resolute FuryBubble-Breaker BracersStonestep BootsSparkbreath GirdleGauntlets of Resolute FuryRi'mok's Shattered ScaleAxebreaker Gauntlets
Sap-Encrusted Legplates
Spaulders of Immovable Stone
Helm of Rising FlameWaistplate of Imminent Resurrection
Canine Commander's BreastplateBreastplate of Wracking SoulsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Bladesnap Gauntlets uses icon file 615169, which 46 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Jinyu-Forged Gauntlets ID 92823 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Yaungolian Gauntlets ID 93096 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Lightning Rod Gauntlets ID 93117 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Mogu-Wrought Gauntlets ID 89445 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Greenstone Gauntlets ID 89442 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Thunderfall Gauntlets ID 87603 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Grain Warden's Gauntlets ID 87602 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Plough Driving Grips ID 87601 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 92820 (92815 to 92825) were usually added in the same batch as Bladesnap Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bladesnap Sabatons ID 92815 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Bladesnap Pauldrons ID 92816 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Bladesnap Legplates ID 92817 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Bladesnap Helm ID 92818 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Bladesnap Girdle ID 92819 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Bladesnap Breastplate ID 92821 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Jinyu-Forged Breastplate ID 92822 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Jinyu-Forged Gauntlets ID 92823 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Jinyu-Forged Girdle ID 92824 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Jinyu-Forged Helm ID 92825 · Armor - Plate · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 92820 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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