A Rare Plate Hands, item level 31, requires level 26, binds when equipped.
On Nethersteel Handguards's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 15,618 gold10 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,023 gold50 silver to 51,301 gold53 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 156% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 15,618 gold10 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 86s 11c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 103, requires level 66 and sells to vendors for 2g 86s 11c. In MoP Classic it is item level 103, requires level 66 and sells to vendors for 2g 86s 11c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 31 | 26 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 28g 82s 1c |
| The Burning Crusade | 103 | 66 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 86s 11c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 103 | 66 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 86s 11c |
| MoP Classic | 103 | 66 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 86s 11c |
In the Appearances collection, Nethersteel Handguards is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3117. 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, Nethersteel Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Nethersteel Handguards (item level 31) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 30 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nethersteel Handguards (this item) | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 1,999 gold on 23 realms |
 Gauntlets of the Iron Tower | 31 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 9,999 gold on 64 realms |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10,000 gold on 66 realms |
| Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 140 gold on 52 realms |
| Gauntlets of Purification | 30 | 25 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +4 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Versatility. World Drop | 899 gold on 47 realms |
 Topaz-Studded Battlegrips | 32 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +4 Strength or Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 54 realms |
 Cobalt Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 55 gold on 46 realms |
 Fel Iron Plate Gloves | 30 | 25 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 48 realms |
| Ango'rosh Gauntlets | 30 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 53 realms |
 Bloodscale Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 872 gold on 54 realms |
| Bogslayer Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 25 gold on 50 realms |
Topaz-Studded Battlegrips has the highest item level here (32). The lowest listed price among them is Fel Iron Plate Gloves at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Nethersteel Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Zeliek's Gauntlets (item level 35), Hardened Obsidium Gauntlets (item level 35), Ghost-Forged Gauntlets (item level 37), Temple Gauntlets (item level 38) and Leystone Gauntlets (item level 50).
Nearest lower item levels below Nethersteel Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Alabaster Plate Gauntlets (item level 27), Lofty Gauntlets (item level 27), High Chief's Gauntlets (item level 27), Sunscale Gauntlets (item level 26) and Valorous Gauntlets (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nethersteel Handguards uses icon file 132956, which 54 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Inferno Tempered Gauntlets ID 30767 · Armor - Plate · item level 32Area 52 Engineering Gloves ID 30264 · Armor - Plate · item level 31Master Thief's Gloves ID 29357 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Cryo-Mitts ID 29327 · Armor - Leather · item level 31Sunfury Researcher Gloves ID 28636 · ConsumableGloves of the Unbound ID 28396 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Gloves of the Afterlife ID 25949 · Armor - Leather · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31163 (31158 to 31168) were usually added in the same batch as Nethersteel Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Drakeweave Raiment ID 31158 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
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 32
Nethersteel Gauntlets ID 31164 · Armor - Mail · 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 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 31163 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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