An Uncommon Plate Hands, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Rethban Gauntlets's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,512 gold38 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 168 gold43 silver to 51,104 gold71 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 1020% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,512 gold38 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 278, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 6g 4s 91c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 25g 10s 46c |
| MoP Classic | 278 | 78 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 4s 91c |
In the Appearances collection, Rethban Gauntlets is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 13386. 8 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, Rethban Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Rethban Gauntlets (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rethban Gauntlets (this item) | 35 | 29 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 125 gold on 39 realms |
 Daunting Handguards | 35 | 29 | +12 Dodge, +7 Stamina, +3 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 40 gold on 54 realms |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 30,000 gold on 62 realms |
 Ghost-Forged Gauntlets | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 9 gold on 51 realms |
 Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 9 gold on 51 realms |
| Warlord's Iron-Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 1 gold on 52 realms |
 Cobalt Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 45 gold on 55 realms |
 Talonguard Gloves | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 30 gold on 54 realms |
 Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 59 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 Rethban Gauntlets 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 Rethban Gauntlets 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).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Rethban Gauntlets uses icon file 412511, which 25 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Dreadmaul Gauntlets ID 55515 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Jasperlode Gauntlets ID 55517 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Direforge Gauntlets ID 55518 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Fargodeep Gauntlets ID 55519 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Ravencrest Gauntlets ID 55520 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Stonewrought Gauntlets ID 55521 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Crystalvein Gauntlets ID 55522 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Steelgrill Gauntlets ID 55523 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55516 (55511 to 55521) were usually added in the same batch as Rethban Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ravencrest Sabatons ID 55511 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Stonewrought Sabatons ID 55512 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Crystalvein Sabatons ID 55513 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Steelgrill Sabatons ID 55514 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Dreadmaul Gauntlets ID 55515 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Jasperlode Gauntlets ID 55517 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Direforge Gauntlets ID 55518 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Fargodeep Gauntlets ID 55519 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Ravencrest Gauntlets ID 55520 · Armor - Plate · item level 36Stonewrought Gauntlets ID 55521 · Armor - Plate · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55516 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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