This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 33, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Lightbringer Gauntlets is one of 8 pieces of Lightbringer Battlegear, alongside Lightbringer Breastplate, Lightbringer Greaves and Lightbringer Shoulderbraces and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 146 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 280 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 146, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 15s 25c |
| The Burning Crusade | 146 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 280 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 146 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Lightbringer Gauntlets is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8063. 2 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, Lightbringer Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Lightbringer Gauntlets (item level 33) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 29 to 34.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightbringer Gauntlets (this item) | 33 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +5 Stamina, +5 Haste, +4 Critical Strike. Vendor | Not listed |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 56,481 gold on 50 realms |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 14 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 57 realms |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 15,000 gold on 59 realms |
 Talonguard Gloves | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 51 realms |
| Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 44 gold on 50 realms |
| Ango'rosh Gauntlets | 30 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 249 gold on 49 realms |
 Bloodscale Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 60 gold on 53 realms |
| Bogslayer Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 24 gold on 52 realms |
| Stronghold Gauntlets | 29 | 24 | +8 Stamina, +9 Parry, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 9,000 gold on 47 realms |
Sunblessed Gauntlets has the highest item level here (34). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Gloves at 14 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Lightbringer Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Sinister Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60), Geocrag Grips (item level 60), Razorfin Gauntlets (item level 60), Rattling Bone Crushers (item level 60) and Bloodwake Gauntlets (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Lightbringer Gauntlets 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).
Lightbringer Gauntlets is part of the transmog set Lightbringer Armor (Paladin only). The other 16 pieces:
Girdle of HopeLightbringer GlovesLightbringer Handguards
Lightbringer FaceguardLightbringer GreathelmLightbringer War-Helm
Lightbringer BreastplateLightbringer ChestguardLightbringer Chestpiece
Lightbringer GreavesLightbringer LeggingsLightbringer Legguards
Lightbringer PauldronsLightbringer ShoulderbracesLightbringer Shoulderguards
Pearl Inlaid BootsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lightbringer Gauntlets uses icon file 132983, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Lightbringer Gloves ID 30983 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Lightbringer Handguards ID 30985 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Vengeful Gladiator's Lamellar Gauntlets ID 33696 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Vengeful Gladiator's Ornamented Gloves ID 33723 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Vengeful Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets ID 33750 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 30982 (30977 to 30987) were usually added in the same batch as Lightbringer Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Onslaught Greaves ID 30977 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Onslaught Legguards ID 30978 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Onslaught Shoulderblades ID 30979 · Armor - Plate · item level 33Onslaught Shoulderguards ID 30980 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Grom'tor's Pendant of Conquest ID 30981 · Armor · item level 32Lightbringer Gloves ID 30983 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Spellbreaker's Buckler ID 30984 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Lightbringer Handguards ID 30985 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Bloodforged Guard ID 30986 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Lightbringer Faceguard ID 30987 · Armor - Plate · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 30982 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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