This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
Encounters that drop this item, from the game's own dungeon journal. Drop chances are not stored in the client data we mine, so none are shown here. The tags show which difficulties each encounter can award it on.
Gauntlets of the Shadow's Caress is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. Its first-party game data (identity, effects and sources) is read from the official World of Warcraft client build.
In the Appearances collection, Gauntlets of the Shadow's Caress is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 18715. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Gauntlets of the Shadow's Caress suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Gauntlets of the Shadow's Caress (item level 39) in item level among Armor > Leather, Hands slot, from item level 32 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauntlets of the Shadow's Caress (this item) | 39 | 35 | +9 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect, +7 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dragonhide Gloves | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 200 gold on 54 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Wyrmhide Gloves | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 200 gold on 57 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ironskin Gloves | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 200 gold on 58 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Copperskin Gloves | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Mastery, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 200 gold on 56 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Leather Gloves | 39 | 35 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Leatherworking | 200 gold on 59 realms |
 Gloves of Fast Reactions | 35 | 30 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Boss Drop | 250 gold on 66 realms |
 Yojamba Gloves | 35 | 29 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 15 gold on 50 realms |
 Throat-Ripper Gauntlets | 44 | 40 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +7 Mastery, +6 Versatility. Boss Drop | 36 gold on 52 realms |
 Pygmy Gloves | 34 | 29 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 35 silver on 55 realms |
 Boneshredder Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 57 realms |
Throat-Ripper Gauntlets has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Pygmy Gloves at 35 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Gauntlets of the Shadow's Caress among Armor > Leather, Hands slot: Brutohide Gloves (item level 58), Firekin Gloves (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Leather Gauntlets (item level 72), Frayed Handwraps (item level 78) and Desolate Leather Gauntlets (item level 100).
Nearest lower item levels below Gauntlets of the Shadow's Caress among Armor > Leather, Hands slot: Wanderer's Gloves (item level 28), Jadefire Gloves (item level 27), Elven Spirit Claws (item level 26), Righteous Gloves (item level 26) and Keeper's Gloves (item level 26).
Gauntlets of the Shadow's Caress is part of the transmog set Battlegear of the Thousandfold Blades (Rogue only). The other 16 pieces:
Greyshadow Gloves
Spaulders of the Thousandfold Blades
Legguards of the Thousandfold Blades
Helmet of the Thousandfold BladesGloves of the Thousandfold Blades
Tunic of the Thousandfold Blades
Boots of the Still Breath
Bracers of Unseen Strikes
Stalker's Cord of Eternal AutumnShadow Heart SpauldersLegguards of Failing PurificationWrap of Instant PetrificationThe Dark Titan's Advice
Ovyd's Winter WrapThe Emperor's CapacitorLegguards of the Thousandfold BladesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
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