This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Leather Hands, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Bonuses activate at 4 pieces equipped.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 136 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 136, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c. In MoP Classic it is item level 136, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 16s 94c |
| The Burning Crusade | 136 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 136 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| MoP Classic | 136 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8314. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Leather, Hands slot, from item level 28 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves (this item) | 32 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect, +6 Versatility, +4 Critical Strike. Vendor | Not listed |
 Cobrascale Gloves | 31 | 27 | +8 Critical Strike, +6 Haste, +7 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 12,465 gold on 50 realms |
 Windslayer Wraps | 31 | 27 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 15,000 gold on 48 realms |
 Fel Leather Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Haste, +8 Critical Strike, +4 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 5,925 gold on 47 realms |
 Gloves of Fast Reactions | 35 | 30 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Boss Drop | 195 gold on 66 realms |
 Polar Gloves | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +4 Agility or Intellect, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 2,900 gold on 75 realms |
 Mighty Gauntlets | 29 | 23 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 49 realms |
 Grand Gauntlets | 29 | 23 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 146 gold on 44 realms |
 Supreme Gloves | 29 | 24 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 435 gold on 47 realms |
 Bonechewer Spikegloves | 29 | 24 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 500 gold on 45 realms |
| Stormshroud Gloves | 28 | 21 | +12 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 765 gold on 44 realms |
Gloves of Fast Reactions has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Mighty Gauntlets at 99 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves among Armor > Leather, Hands slot: Throat-Ripper Gauntlets (item level 44), Warhide Gloves (item level 50), Notorious Combatant's Leather Gauntlets (item level 60), Whirling Dervish Gloves (item level 60) and Firekin Gloves (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves among Armor > Leather, Hands slot: Scorpashi Gloves (item level 24), Imposing Gloves (item level 24), Gloves of Holy Might (item level 23), Imperial Leather Gloves (item level 23) and Wolf Rider's Gloves (item level 23).
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves is part of the transmog set Merciless Gladiator's Leather Armor (Rogue only). The other 11 pieces:
Leggings of Murderous Intent
Belt of Deep Shadow
Shoulderpads of the Stranger
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Legguards
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Spaulders
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Tunic
Veteran's Leather Waistband
Veteran's Leather Footguards
Veteran's Leather WristguardsLeggings of Murderous IntentBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves uses icon file 132973, which 91 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Trickster's Stickyfingers ID 33539 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Deathmantle Handguards ID 30145 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Grasp of the Moonkin ID 33974 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Barbed Gloves of the Sage ID 34904 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Garmaul Fists ID 36182 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Njord Gauntlets ID 36190 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Skom Gloves ID 36198 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Nifflevar Gloves ID 36206 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31998 (31993 to 32003) were usually added in the same batch as Merciless Gladiator's Leather Gloves: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Gauntlets ID 31993 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Ethereum Key Tablet - Alpha ID 31994 · Quest
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Legguards ID 31995 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Shoulders ID 31996 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Lamellar Helm ID 31997 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Leather Helm ID 31999 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Leather Legguards ID 32000 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Leather Spaulders ID 32001 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Merciless Gladiator's Leather Tunic ID 32002 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Merciless Gladiator's Fleshslicer ID 32003 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 31998 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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