On Gauntlets of Ancient Steel's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 18,884 gold19 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 3,450 gold49 silver to 61,219 gold60 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 138% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 18,884 gold19 silver.
The Pandaria Blacksmithing recipe Gauntlets of Ancient Steel takes 5 Living Steel and 8 Spirit of Harmony.
In the Appearances collection, Gauntlets of Ancient Steel is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 18068. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 4,822g 95s, and Living Steel is the largest share at 72%. Gauntlets of Ancient Steel lists from 7,994g 28s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 2,771g 61s after the 5% auction cut, a 58% margin over its reagents. The Pandaria Blacksmithing recipe Gauntlets of Ancient Steel is taught by Plans: Gauntlets of Ancient Steel.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Living Steel | 5 | 698 gold99 silver | 3,494 gold95 silver |
 Spirit of Harmony | 8 | 166 gold | 1,328 gold |
| Reagents for one craft | 4,822 gold95 silver | ||
| Gauntlets of Ancient Steel at its lowest listing | 7,994 gold28 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 2,771 gold61 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, Gauntlets of Ancient Steel suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Gauntlets of Ancient Steel (item level 39) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 31 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauntlets of Ancient Steel (this item) | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 7,994 gold on 21 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 459 gold on 56 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 270 gold on 53 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Gloves | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Mastery, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 234 gold on 49 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 459 gold on 52 realms |
 Zeliek's Gauntlets | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | 250 gold on 52 realms |
 Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand | 44 | 40 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +6 Versatility. Boss Drop | 100 gold on 50 realms |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 99,999 gold on 64 realms |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 53 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 Iron Tower | 31 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 9,999 gold on 70 realms |
Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Gloves at 14 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Gauntlets of Ancient Steel among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60), Razorfin Gauntlets (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 72), Brittle Gauntlets (item level 78) and Gauntlets of Nightmare Manifest (item level 85).
Nearest lower item levels below Gauntlets of Ancient Steel among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Templar Gauntlets (item level 28), Imbued Plate Gauntlets (item level 28), Heroic Gauntlets (item level 28), Glorious Gauntlets (item level 28) and Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27).
Gauntlets of Ancient Steel is part of the transmog set Battleplate of Resounding Rings (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Breastplate of Ancient Steel
Shoulderguards of Resounding Rings
Legguards of Resounding Rings
Faceguard of Resounding RingsHandguards of Resounding RingsChestguard of Resounding RingsPauldrons of Resounding RingsLegplates of Resounding RingsGauntlets of Resounding RingsBattleplate of Resounding RingsHelmet of Resounding Rings
Waistplate of Overwhelming AssaultWindblade Talons
Serrated Wasp Bracers
Impaling TreadsCuirass of the Animated ProtectorBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
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