A Rare Plate Hands, item level 31, requires level 26, binds when equipped.
On Gauntlets of the Skullsplitter's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 4,391 gold76 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 499 gold50 silver to 19,452 gold68 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 57% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 4,391 gold76 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 97, requires level 64 and sells to vendors for 2g 53s 35c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 97, requires level 64 and sells to vendors for 2g 53s 35c. In MoP Classic it is item level 97, requires level 64 and sells to vendors for 2g 68s 15c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 31 | 26 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 28g 25s 27c |
| The Burning Crusade | 97 | 64 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 53s 35c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 97 | 64 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 53s 35c |
| MoP Classic | 97 | 64 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 68s 15c |
In the Appearances collection, Gauntlets of the Skullsplitter is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4326. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read 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 the Skullsplitter suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Gauntlets of the Skullsplitter (item level 31) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 29 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gauntlets of the Skullsplitter (this item) | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. World Drop | 776 gold on 46 realms |
| Gauntlets of the Iron Tower | 31 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 9,999 gold on 72 realms |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10,000 gold on 72 realms |
| Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 140 gold on 61 realms |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 54 realms |
| Warlord's Iron-Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 50 realms |
 Cobalt Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 60 gold on 52 realms |
 Bloodscale Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 500 gold on 57 realms |
 Darkrune Gauntlets | 29 | 24 | +8 Stamina, +6 Parry, +8 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,245 gold on 74 realms |
 Commander's Gauntlets | 29 | 23 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 45 gold on 58 realms |
 Hyperion Gauntlets | 29 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 55 realms |
Bloodfist Gloves has the highest item level here (32). The lowest listed price among them is Warlord's Iron-Gauntlets at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Gauntlets of the Skullsplitter among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Ghost-Forged Gauntlets (item level 37), 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) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Gauntlets of the Skullsplitter among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Valorous 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.
Gauntlets of the Skullsplitter uses icon file 132963, which 212 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Gauntlets of Purification ID 31137 · Armor - Plate · item level 30The Hands of Fate ID 30967 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Whiteknuckle Gauntlets ID 31534 · Armor - Plate · item level 31Slatesteel Gauntlets ID 31583 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Grand Marshal's Ornamented Gloves ID 31631 · Armor - Plate · item level 32High Warlord's Ornamented Gloves ID 31636 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Gauntlets of the Vanquisher ID 30375 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Chancellor's Lamellar Gauntlets ID 32154 · Armor - Plate · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31180 (31175 to 31185) were usually added in the same batch as Gauntlets of the Skullsplitter: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Blade Dancer's Wristguards ID 31175 · Armor - Leather · item level 30
Rockwurm Plate Handguards ID 31176 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Rockwurm Scale Gauntlets ID 31177 · Armor - Mail · item level 30
Amulet of Unstable Power ID 31178 · Armor · item level 30
Rockwurm Hide Gloves ID 31179 · Armor - Leather · item level 30
Rockwurm Hide Handwraps ID 31181 · Armor - Cloth · item level 30
Legion Helm ID 31182 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Legion Coif ID 31183 · Armor - Mail · item level 30Legion Headguard ID 31184 · Armor - Leather · item level 30
Legion Crown ID 31185 · Armor - Cloth · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 31180 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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