This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Mail Hands, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Archavon the Stone Watcher in Vault of Archavon.
| Drop | Archavon the Stone Watcher in Vault of Archavon | 25 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and is named Earthshatter Handguards. In MoP Classic it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 98s 69c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Valorous Earthshatter Handguards is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10401. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Valorous Earthshatter Handguards in the loot of 1 encounter.
Archavon the Stone Watcher in Vault of Archavon
Also drops from this encounter (210 other items):
Valorous Earthshatter Tunic
Valorous Cryptstalker LegguardsValorous Earthshatter LegguardsValorous Cryptstalker HandguardsValorous Earthshatter HauberkValorous Cryptstalker TunicValorous Earthshatter GlovesValorous Earthshatter KiltSee 80 of the 211 items in the Archavon the Stone Watcher loot table
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, Valorous Earthshatter Handguards suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Valorous Earthshatter Handguards (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valorous Earthshatter Handguards (this item) | 35 | 30 | +9 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +5 Agility or Intellect, +5 Versatility. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Rusted-Link Spiked Gauntlets | 35 | 30 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +7 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Boss Drop | 220 gold on 49 realms |
 Benefactor's Gauntlets | 35 | 30 | +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +4 Critical Strike, +6 Agility or Intellect. Boss Drop | 40 gold on 52 realms |
| Fletcher's Gloves of the Phoenix | 34 | 27 | +6 Critical Strike, +7 Stamina, +6 Haste, +5 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 99,999 gold on 56 realms |
 Sun-Drenched Scale Gloves | 34 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +5 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 70,731 gold on 64 realms |
 Grips of the Warming Heart | 34 | 29 | +8 Critical Strike, +6 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 23 gold on 46 realms |
 Skettis Gauntlets | 32 | 26 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 51 realms |
| Netherdrake Gloves | 31 | 27 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 5,000 gold on 68 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 700 gold on 48 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 54 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mail Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 423 gold on 55 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Skettis Gauntlets at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Valorous Earthshatter Handguards among Armor > Mail, Hands slot: Ravascale Gloves (item level 58), Dragonrider's Grips (item level 60), Mrrglurggl Grips (item level 60), Headshrinker's Grips (item level 60) and Saurok Scale Grips (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Valorous Earthshatter Handguards among Armor > Mail, Hands slot: Warmonger's Gauntlets (item level 25), Gryphon Mail Gauntlets (item level 25), Formidable Gauntlets (item level 25), Blackforge Gauntlets (item level 24) and Khan's Gloves (item level 24).
Valorous Earthshatter Handguards is part of the transmog set Valorous Earthshatter Regalia (Shaman only). The other 16 pieces:
Atonement Greaves
Bindings of the Decrepit
Eruption-Scarred Boots
Girdle of the Gambit
Bands of Mutual Respect
Girdle of RecuperationValorous Earthshatter Tunic
Valorous Earthshatter HeadpieceValorous Earthshatter Legguards
Valorous Earthshatter SpauldersValorous Earthshatter HauberkValorous Earthshatter GlovesValorous Earthshatter HelmValorous Earthshatter KiltValorous Earthshatter ShoulderpadsValorous Earthshatter GripsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Valorous Earthshatter Handguards uses icon file 132959, which 154 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Valorous Cryptstalker Handguards ID 40504 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Earthshatter Gloves ID 40515 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Earthshatter Grips ID 40520 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Bonescythe Gauntlets ID 40496 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Valorous Dreamwalker Handgrips ID 40472 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Valorous Dreamwalker Gloves ID 40466 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Valorous Dreamwalker Handguards ID 40460 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Heroes' Earthshatter Grips ID 39601 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40509 (40504 to 40514) were usually added in the same batch as Valorous Earthshatter Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Valorous Cryptstalker Handguards ID 40504 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Cryptstalker Headpiece ID 40505 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Cryptstalker Legguards ID 40506 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Cryptstalker Spaulders ID 40507 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Earthshatter Tunic ID 40508 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Earthshatter Headpiece ID 40510 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Focusing Energy Epaulets ID 40511 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Valorous Earthshatter Legguards ID 40512 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Earthshatter Spaulders ID 40513 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Valorous Earthshatter Hauberk ID 40514 · Armor - Mail · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 40509 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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