An Uncommon Plate Hands, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped. Crafted with Cobalt Gauntlets.
On Cobalt Gauntlets's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 584 gold75 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 124 gold78 silver to 7,856 gold11 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 71% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 584 gold75 silver.
| Crafted | Cobalt Gauntlets | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 142, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 3g 17s 78c. In MoP Classic it is item level 142, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1g 58s 89c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 142 | 70 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 3g 17s 78c |
| MoP Classic | 142 | 70 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 58s 89c |
In the Appearances collection, Cobalt Gauntlets is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 10838. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Cobalt Gauntlets.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 89g 50s. Cobalt Gauntlets lists from 55g 23s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 37g 3s less than its reagents cost, after the 5% auction cut. The recipe Cobalt Gauntlets turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 5 and grey at 15.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar | 5 | 17 gold90 silver | 89 gold50 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 89 gold50 silver | ||
| Cobalt Gauntlets at its lowest listing | 55 gold23 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | −37 gold3 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Cobalt Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Cobalt Gauntlets (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 30 to 34.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobalt Gauntlets (this item) | 32 | 27 | +7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 55 gold on 41 realms |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 43 realms |
 Talonguard Gloves | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 49 realms |
 Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 44 gold on 49 realms |
| Gauntlets of the Iron Tower | 31 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 9,999 gold on 57 realms |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 15,000 gold on 66 realms |
| Ango'rosh Gauntlets | 30 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 200 gold on 50 realms |
 Bloodscale Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 60 gold on 49 realms |
| Bogslayer Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 124 gold on 45 realms |
| Gauntlets of Purification | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +4 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 410 gold on 47 realms |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 30,000 gold on 53 realms |
Sunblessed Gauntlets has the highest item level here (34). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Gloves at 14 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Cobalt 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 Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Cobalt Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Overlord's Gauntlets (item level 25), Jade Gauntlets (item level 25), Bloodforged Gauntlets (item level 25), Plated Fist of Hakoo (item level 24) and Chromite Gauntlets (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Cobalt Gauntlets uses icon file 132943, which 26 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Bloodbinder's Gauntlets ID 39783 · Armor - Mail · item level 33Spare Hand ID 38268 · Armor "Give to a Friend"Enchant Gloves - Major Spellpower ID 35441 · Consumable · item level 27Marauder's Handwraps ID 34417 · Armor - Leather · item level 24Depleted Mail Gauntlets ID 32675 · Miscellaneous · item level 42Crystalhide Handwraps ID 32656 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Grips of the Void ID 30930 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Life Bearer's Gauntlets ID 27457 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 41975 (41969 to 41976) were usually added in the same batch as Cobalt Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Hateful Gladiator's Silk Handguards ID 41969 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Deadly Gladiator's Silk Handguards ID 41970 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Furious Gladiator's Silk Handguards ID 41971 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Relentless Gladiator's Silk Handguards ID 41972 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Cobalt Bracers ID 41974 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Titanium Weapon Chain ID 41976 · Item Enhancement · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 41975 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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