This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 42, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 559, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 18g 57s 42c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 42 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 42g 82s 81c |
| MoP Classic | 559 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 18g 57s 42c |
Appearance ID: 20993. 17 other items wear the same appearance; 11 of them are listed here.
Gauntlets of the Prehistoric MarauderHandguards of the Prehistoric MarauderGauntlets of the Prehistoric MarauderHandguards of the Prehistoric MarauderTar-Coated GauntletsShockstriker GauntletsCalixian BladebreakersShockstriker GauntletsTar-Coated GauntletsCalixian BladebreakersShockstriker GauntletsRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Tar-Coated Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 9 items nearest to Tar-Coated Gauntlets (item level 42) in item level among Armor > Plate, Hands slot, from item level 32 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tar-Coated Gauntlets (this item) | 42 | 35 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +6 Haste | Not listed |
 Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand | 44 | 40 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +6 Versatility. Boss Drop | 199 gold on 43 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 57 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Gauntlets | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Haste, +6 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 497 gold on 54 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Gloves | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Mastery, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 465 gold on 52 realms |
 Zeliek's Gauntlets | 35 | 30 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +6 Stamina, +8 Haste, +5 Critical Strike. Boss Drop | 199 gold on 53 realms |
 Sunblessed Gauntlets | 34 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +5 Strength or Intellect, +4 Versatility. Crafted with Outland Blacksmithing | 36,000 gold on 65 realms |
 Topaz-Studded Battlegrips | 32 | 27 | +9 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +4 Strength or Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 49 realms |
| Bloodfist Gloves | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 7 gold on 54 realms |
 Cobalt Gauntlets | 32 | 27 | +7 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect, +7 Dodge. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 50 gold on 52 realms |
Gauntlets of the Heavy Hand has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Bloodfist Gloves at 7 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Tar-Coated Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Fluid-Resistant Specimen Handlers (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Plate Gauntlets (item level 60), Twilight Dragon's Crushers (item level 60), Geocrag Grips (item level 60) and Razorfin Gauntlets (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Tar-Coated Gauntlets among Armor > Plate, Hands slot: Gauntlets of the Iron Tower (item level 31), Steelgrip Gauntlets (item level 31), Talonguard Gloves (item level 31), Reaver Gloves (item level 31) and Bloodscale Gauntlets (item level 30).
Tar-Coated Gauntlets is part of the transmog set Battleplate of the Prehistoric Marauder (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Legguards of the Prehistoric Marauder
Shoulderguards of the Prehistoric Marauder
Battleplate of the Prehistoric MarauderGauntlets of the Prehistoric MarauderLegplates of the Prehistoric MarauderPauldrons of the Prehistoric MarauderChestguard of the Prehistoric MarauderHandguards of the Prehistoric Marauder
Faceguard of the Prehistoric MarauderHelmet of the Prehistoric MarauderFaceguard of the Prehistoric MarauderLegguards of the Prehistoric MarauderGauntlets of the Prehistoric MarauderLegplates of the Prehistoric MarauderPauldrons of the Prehistoric MarauderChestguard of the Prehistoric MarauderBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
6 other items in the current build are also called Tar-Coated Gauntlets. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Tar-Coated Gauntlets ID 103735 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Tar-Coated Gauntlets ID 104515 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Tar-Coated Gauntlets ID 104764 · Armor - Plate · item level 41Tar-Coated Gauntlets ID 105013 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Tar-Coated Gauntlets ID 105511 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Tar-Coated Gauntlets ID 112732 · Armor - Plate · item level 41Tar-Coated Gauntlets uses icon file 896698, which 34 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Shockstriker Gauntlets ID 105186 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Calixian Bladebreakers ID 105370 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Calixian Bladebreakers ID 105121 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Shockstriker Gauntlets ID 105435 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Tar-Coated Gauntlets ID 105013 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Tar-Coated Gauntlets ID 105511 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Shockstriker Gauntlets ID 104937 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Calixian Bladebreakers ID 105619 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 105262 (105257 to 105267) were usually added in the same batch as Tar-Coated Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ricocheting Shoulderguards ID 105257 · Armor - Leather · item level 42
Minelayer's Padded Boots ID 105258 · Armor - Mail · item level 42
Precision Cutters ID 105259 · Armor - Mail · item level 42
Demolisher's Reinforced Belt ID 105260 · Armor - Plate · item level 42
Wall-Borer Bracers ID 105261 · Armor - Plate · item level 42Earthbreaker's Steaming Chestplate ID 105263 · Armor - Plate · item level 42
Juggernaut's Ignition Keys ID 105264 · Armor · item level 42
Juggernaut's Focusing Crystal ID 105265 · Armor · item level 42
Belt of Ominous Trembles ID 105266 · Armor - Cloth · item level 42
Leggings of Furious Flame ID 105267 · Armor - Cloth · item level 42The raw ItemSparse values for item 105262 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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