A Rare Plate Hands, item level 32, requires level 28, binds when equipped.
On Grips of the Valiant Champion's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,000 gold across its tracked history (Mar 2023 to Jun 2026), ranging from 20 gold66 silver to 21,760 gold49 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 534% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,000 gold.
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 72 and sells to vendors for 3g 72s 81c. In MoP Classic it is item level 142, requires level 72 and sells to vendors for 3g 72s 81c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 28 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 28g 68s 19c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 142 | 72 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 72s 81c |
| MoP Classic | 142 | 72 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 72s 81c |
In the Appearances collection, Grips of the Valiant Champion is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9279. 4 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, Grips of the Valiant Champion suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Grips of the Valiant Champion (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grips of the Valiant Champion (this item) | 32 | 28 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +6 Parry. World Drop | 2,000 gold on 30 realms |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 56 realms |
| Warlord's Iron-Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 10 gold on 54 realms |
| Topaz-Studded Battlegrips | 32 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +4 Strength or Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 53 realms |
 Cobalt Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 55 gold on 52 realms |
 Gauntlets of the Iron Tower | 31 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 9,999 gold on 73 realms |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10,000 gold on 73 realms |
| Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 140 gold on 61 realms |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 30,000 gold on 67 realms |
 Fel Iron Plate Gloves | 30 | 25 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 3 gold on 56 realms |
| Ango'rosh Gauntlets | 30 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 125 gold on 53 realms |
Sunblessed Gauntlets has the highest item level here (34). The lowest listed price among them is Fel Iron Plate Gloves at 3 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Grips of the Valiant Champion 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 Grips of the Valiant Champion among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27), High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27), Sunscale Gauntlets (item level 26), Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25) and Jade Gauntlets (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Grips of the Valiant Champion uses icon file 132969, which 6 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Gladiator's Kodohide Gloves ID 31375 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Gauntlets of Malorne ID 29097 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Gloves of Malorne ID 29092 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Handguards of Malorne ID 29090 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Gladiator's Wyrmhide Gloves ID 28136 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Gladiator's Dragonhide Gloves ID 28126 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 37795 (37790 to 37800) were usually added in the same batch as Grips of the Valiant Champion: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Belt of Crystalline Tears ID 37790 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Leggings of the Winged Serpent ID 37791 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Agin's Crushing Carapace ID 37792 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Skullcage of Eternal Terror ID 37793 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Torta's Oversized Choker ID 37794 · Armor · item level 34
Earthbound Cape ID 37796 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Cloak of the Agile Mind ID 37797 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Overlook Handguards ID 37798 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Reanimator's Cloak ID 37799 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Aviary Guardsman's Hauberk ID 37800 · Armor - Mail · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 37795 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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