This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 128 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 128 and requires level 70.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| The Burning Crusade | 128 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 128 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
In the Appearances collection, Handguards of the Templar is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8696. 1 other item wears 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, Handguards of the Templar suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Handguards of the Templar (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handguards of the Templar (this item) | 32 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Strength or Intellect, +2 Versatility. Vendor | Not listed |
 Topaz-Studded Battlegrips | 32 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +4 Strength or Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 49 realms |
| Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 7 gold on 51 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 72 realms |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 20,000 gold on 73 realms |
 Talonguard Gloves | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 44 gold on 52 realms |
| Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 98 gold on 52 realms |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 30,000 gold on 65 realms |
 Bloodscale Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 53 realms |
| Bogslayer Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 35 gold on 56 realms |
Sunblessed Gauntlets has the highest item level here (34). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Gloves at 7 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Handguards of the Templar among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Gauntlets (item level 39), Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand (item level 44), Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60) and Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Handguards of the Templar among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25), Overlord's Gauntlets (item level 25), Jade Gauntlets (item level 25), Bloodforged Gauntlets (item level 25) and Chromite Gauntlets (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Handguards of the Templar uses icon file 132990, which 8 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Bonefist Gauntlets ID 33517 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Furious Deathgrips ID 33512 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Handguards of the Enclave ID 45228 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Bone Plate Handguards ID 69619 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Plunderer's Gauntlets ID 69633 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Tarnished Fanatic's Deathgrips ID 94089 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Handguards of the Enclave ID 155970 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Rattling Bone Crushers ID 164524 · Armor - Plate · item level 60Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 33519 (33514 to 33527) were usually added in the same batch as Handguards of the Templar: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Pauldrons of Gruesome Fate ID 33514 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Unwavering Legguards ID 33515 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Bracers of the Ancient Phalanx ID 33516 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Bonefist Gauntlets ID 33517 · Armor - Plate · item level 32High Justicar's Legplates ID 33518 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Vambraces of the Naaru ID 33520 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Chestguard of the Stoic Guardian ID 33522 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Sabatons of the Righteous Defender ID 33523 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Girdle of the Protector ID 33524 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Shifting Camouflage Pants ID 33527 · Armor - Mail · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 33519 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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