This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Hands, item level 40, 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 516, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 16g 35s 33c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 12g 13s 7c |
| MoP Classic | 516 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 16g 35s 33c |
In the Appearances collection, Thunder Bastion Gauntlets is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17568. 18 other items wear the same appearance; 11 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Thunder Bastion Gauntlets suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
Thunder Bastion Gauntlets is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Stonestep Boots
Bubble-Breaker Bracers
Sparkbreath GirdleGauntlets of Resolute FuryBubble-Breaker BracersStonestep BootsSparkbreath GirdleGauntlets of Resolute FuryRi'mok's Shattered ScaleAxebreaker Gauntlets
Sap-Encrusted Legplates
Spaulders of Immovable Stone
Helm of Rising FlameWaistplate of Imminent Resurrection
Canine Commander's BreastplateBreastplate of Wracking SoulsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thunder Bastion Gauntlets uses icon file 615169, which 46 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Doubtcrusher Gauntlets ID 98241 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Gauntlets ID 98220 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Rod Gauntlets ID 93117 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Yaungolian Gauntlets ID 93096 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Jinyu-Forged Gauntlets ID 92823 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 98252 (98247 to 98257) were usually added in the same batch as Thunder Bastion Gauntlets: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Doubtcrusher Seal ID 98247 · Armor · item level 40
Thunder Bastion Drape ID 98248 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Thunder Bastion Neck ID 98249 · Armor · item level 40Thunder Bastion Breastplate ID 98250 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Sabatons ID 98251 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Helm ID 98253 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Legplates ID 98254 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Pauldrons ID 98255 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Girdle ID 98256 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Vambraces ID 98257 · Armor - Plate · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 98252 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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