A Rare Mail Hands, item level 31, requires level 26, binds when equipped.
On Nethersteel Gauntlets's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 33,094 gold3 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 3,764 gold22 silver to 189,585 gold35 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 28% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 33,094 gold3 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 103, requires level 66 and sells to vendors for 2g 27s 86c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 103, requires level 66 and sells to vendors for 2g 27s 86c. In MoP Classic it is item level 103, requires level 66 and sells to vendors for 2g 44s 73c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 31 | 26 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 28g 92s 46c |
| The Burning Crusade | 103 | 66 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 27s 86c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 103 | 66 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 27s 86c |
| MoP Classic | 103 | 66 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 44s 73c |
In the Appearances collection, Nethersteel Gauntlets is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 8122. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Nethersteel Gauntlets.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Mail is the armor type Evoker, Hunter and Shaman wear. With Agility or Intellect, Nethersteel Gauntlets suits Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Elemental, Enhancement and Restoration Shaman; Devastation, Preservation and Augmentation Evoker.
The 10 items nearest to Nethersteel Gauntlets (item level 31) in item level among Armor > Mail, Hands slot, from item level 29 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nethersteel Gauntlets (this item) | 31 | 26 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 13,920 gold on 32 realms |
 Netherdrake Gloves | 31 | 27 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 20,000 gold on 61 realms |
 Skettis Gauntlets | 32 | 26 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 12 gold on 48 realms |
| Fel Iron Chain Gloves | 30 | 25 | +8 Critical Strike, +8 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 55 gold on 48 realms |
 Fenclaw Fists | 30 | 25 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 143 gold on 50 realms |
 Felscale Gloves | 30 | 24 | +10 Stamina, +7 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 285 gold on 44 realms |
| Scaled Draenic Gloves | 30 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 99 gold on 47 realms |
| Sandstalker Gauntlets | 29 | 24 | +8 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +8 Nature Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 191 gold on 49 realms |
 Magnificent Gauntlets | 29 | 23 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 1,140 gold on 51 realms |
| Triumphant Gauntlets | 29 | 24 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 300 gold on 53 realms |
 Chromatic Gauntlets | 29 | 25 | +8 Critical Strike, +6 Agility or Intellect, +1 Fire Resistance, +1 Nature Resistance, +1 Frost Resistance, +1 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 319 gold on 50 realms |
Skettis Gauntlets has the highest item level here (32). The lowest listed price among them is Skettis Gauntlets at 12 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Nethersteel Gauntlets among Armor > Mail, Hands slot: Xariona's Spectral Gauntlets (item level 37), Yak Gauntlets (item level 38), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ringmail Gauntlets (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Linked Gauntlets (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Mail Gauntlets (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Nethersteel Gauntlets among Armor > Mail, Hands slot: Protector Gauntlets (item level 26), Warmonger's Gauntlets (item level 25), Gryphon Mail Gauntlets (item level 25), Formidable Gauntlets (item level 25) and Blackforge Gauntlets (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nethersteel Gauntlets uses icon file 132951, which 132 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Nether-Rocket Gloves ID 31313 · Armor - Leather · item level 31Precise Gloves of Alacrity ID 31439 · Armor - Leather · item level 31Mistshroud Gauntlets ID 31575 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Grasp of the Dead ID 30668 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Gauntlets of the Sun King ID 29987 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Hand of the Overseer ID 32734 · QuestEnchanted Clefthoof Gloves ID 29496 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Gloves of Saintly Blessings ID 28508 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31164 (31159 to 31169) were usually added in the same batch as Nethersteel Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Felstone Pauldrons ID 31159 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Felstone Epaulets ID 31160 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Felstone Spaulders ID 31161 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Felstone Mantle ID 31162 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Nethersteel Handguards ID 31163 · Armor - Plate · item level 31
Nethersteel-Reinforced Gloves ID 31165 · Armor - Leather · item level 31Nethersteel-Lined Handwraps ID 31166 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31
Cracked Gateway Control Stone ID 31167 · Miscellaneous "All magic has bled out of this item."
Demon-Forged Chestguard ID 31168 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Sketh'lon War Totem ID 31169 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 31164 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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