This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
Koltira's Handguards is one of 5 pieces of Koltira's Plate, alongside Koltira's Chestguard, Koltira's Faceguard and Koltira's Legguards and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 6g 15s 89c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
Appearance ID: 11960. 11 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, Koltira's Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Koltira's Handguards (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koltira's Handguards (this item) | 35 | 30 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +7 Dodge, +5 Parry | Not listed |
 Daunting Handguards | 35 | 29 | +12 Dodge, +7 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 40 gold on 53 realms |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 30,000 gold on 60 realms |
 Ghost-Forged Gauntlets | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 9 gold on 49 realms |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 9 gold on 53 realms |
| Warlord's Iron-Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 51 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 | 25,000 gold on 61 realms |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 12,500 gold on 69 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 248 gold on 59 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 465 gold on 56 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Warlord's Iron-Gauntlets at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Koltira's Handguards 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 Koltira's Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Imbued Plate Gauntlets (item level 28), Heroic Gauntlets (item level 28), Glorious Gauntlets (item level 28), Alabaster Plate Gauntlets (item level 27) and Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27).
Koltira's Handguards is part of the transmog set Koltira's Battlegear (Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Bloodbath Girdle
Dawnbreaker Sabatons
Chestplate of the Frostwolf Hero
Legplates of AscensionBloodbath GirdleDawnbreaker SabatonsChestplate of the Frostwolf HeroLegplates of Ascension
Titanium SpikeguardsTitanium Razorplate
Faceplate of Thunderous Rampage
Shoulderplates of Trembling RageGauntlets of Mounting Anger
Armplates of the Nether LordBelt of the Nether ChampionSunreaver Champion's FaceplateBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Koltira's Handguards uses icon file 132985, which 72 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Koltira's Gauntlets ID 48881 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Wrynn's Handguards ID 48877 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Turalyon's Handguards ID 48929 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Koltira's Handguards of Conquest ID 48559 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Koltira's Handguards of Triumph ID 48556 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Koltira's Handguards of Triumph ID 48549 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Koltira's Gauntlets of Conquest ID 48502 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Koltira's Gauntlets of Triumph ID 48499 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 48892 (48887 to 48897) were usually added in the same batch as Koltira's Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Thassarian's Helmet ID 48887 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Thassarian's Legplates ID 48888 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Thassarian's Shoulderplates ID 48889 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Koltira's Chestguard ID 48890 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Koltira's Faceguard ID 48891 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Koltira's Legguards ID 48893 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Koltira's Pauldrons ID 48894 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Thassarian's Chestguard ID 48895 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Thassarian's Faceguard ID 48896 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Thassarian's Handguards ID 48897 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 48892 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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