A Rare Plate Hands, item level 30, requires level 25, binds when equipped.
On Rockwurm Plate Handguards's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 51,724 gold4 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 10,500 gold to 129,544 gold38 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 10% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 51,724 gold4 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 91, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 2g 49s 64c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 91, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 2g 49s 64c. In MoP Classic it is item level 91, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 2g 49s 64c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 25 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 27g 59s 37c |
| The Burning Crusade | 91 | 62 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 49s 64c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 91 | 62 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 49s 64c |
| MoP Classic | 91 | 62 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 2g 49s 64c |
In the Appearances collection, Rockwurm Plate Handguards is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 8126. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Rockwurm Plate Handguards.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Rockwurm Plate Handguards suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Rockwurm Plate Handguards (item level 30) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockwurm Plate Handguards (this item) | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 4,000 gold on 31 realms |
 Ango'rosh Gauntlets | 30 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 249 gold on 54 realms |
 Bloodscale Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 100 gold on 57 realms |
| Bogslayer Gauntlets | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 189 gold on 59 realms |
 Darkrune Gauntlets | 29 | 24 | +8 Stamina, +6 Parry, +8 Shadow Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 3,000 gold on 73 realms |
 Gauntlets of the Iron Tower | 31 | 27 | +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +6 Dodge. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 9,999 gold on 72 realms |
| Steelgrip Gauntlets | 31 | 27 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 20,000 gold on 74 realms |
 Talonguard Gloves | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 50 gold on 55 realms |
| Reaver Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 61 realms |
 Commander's Gauntlets | 29 | 23 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 29 gold on 54 realms |
 Hyperion Gauntlets | 29 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 34 gold on 52 realms |
Gauntlets of the Iron Tower has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Reaver Gloves at 14 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Rockwurm Plate Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Tempered Saronite Gauntlets (item level 35), Ghost-Forged Gauntlets (item level 37), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Gauntlets (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets (item level 39) and Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Gloves (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Rockwurm Plate Handguards among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Jade Gauntlets (item level 25), Bloodforged Gauntlets (item level 25), Truesilver Gauntlets (item level 24), Plated Fist of Hakoo (item level 24) and Heavy Mithril Gauntlet (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Rockwurm Plate Handguards uses icon file 132944, which 81 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Thundercaller's Gauntlets ID 31280 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Inferno Forged Gloves ID 30774 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Gauntlets of the Redeemed Vindicator ID 30370 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Windstrike Gloves ID 29509 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Verdant Handwraps ID 28070 · Armor - Mail · item level 30Fathomheart Gauntlets ID 27806 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Gauntlets of Desolation ID 27528 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Tidefury Gauntlets ID 27510 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31176 (31170 to 31181) were usually added in the same batch as Rockwurm Plate Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Demon-Forged Hauberk ID 31170 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Demon-Cured Tunic ID 31172 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Boots of Savagery ID 31173 · Armor - Mail · item level 30
Demonweave Raiment ID 31174 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Blade Dancer's Wristguards ID 31175 · Armor - Leather · item level 30
Rockwurm Scale Gauntlets ID 31177 · Armor - Mail · item level 30
Amulet of Unstable Power ID 31178 · Armor · item level 30
Rockwurm Hide Gloves ID 31179 · Armor - Leather · item level 30Gauntlets of the Skullsplitter ID 31180 · Armor - Plate · item level 31
Rockwurm Hide Handwraps ID 31181 · Armor - Cloth · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 31176 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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