This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Leather Hands, item level 33, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Thunderheart Handguards is one of 8 pieces of Thunderheart Regalia, alongside Thunderheart Vest, Thunderheart Headguard and Thunderheart Pants and others. Bonuses activate at 2 pieces and 4 pieces equipped.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 146 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 280 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 146, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 4g 47s 8c |
| The Burning Crusade | 146 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 280 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 146 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Thunderheart Handguards is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 8086. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Leather is the armor type Demon Hunter, Druid, Monk and Rogue wear. With Agility or Intellect, Thunderheart Handguards suits Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Brewmaster, Mistweaver and Windwalker Monk; Balance, Feral, Guardian and Restoration Druid; Havoc, Vengeance and Devourer Demon Hunter.
The 10 items nearest to Thunderheart Handguards (item level 33) in item level among Armor > Leather, Hands slot, from item level 29 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderheart Handguards (this item) | 33 | 27 | +8 Stamina, +7 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +6 Agility or Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Iceborne Gloves | 32 | 27 | +10 Stamina, +7 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Leatherworking | 352 gold on 46 realms |
 Gloves of Fast Reactions | 35 | 30 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Boss Drop | 195 gold on 66 realms |
 Cobrascale Gloves | 31 | 27 | +8 Critical Strike, +6 Haste, +7 Stamina, +5 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 12,465 gold on 67 realms |
 Windslayer Wraps | 31 | 27 | +7 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 15,000 gold on 64 realms |
 Overcast Handwraps | 35 | 29 | +9 Stamina, +6 Agility or Intellect, +6 Versatility. Crafted with Northrend Leatherworking | 1 gold on 41 realms |
 Fel Leather Gloves | 31 | 26 | +6 Haste, +8 Critical Strike, +4 Agility or Intellect. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 5,925 gold on 62 realms |
 Wild Draenish Gloves | 30 | 25 | +10 Critical Strike, +5 Agility or Intellect, +7 Stamina. Crafted with Outland Leatherworking | 71 gold on 47 realms |
 Polar Gloves | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +4 Agility or Intellect, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Leatherworking | 2,900 gold on 74 realms |
 Mighty Gauntlets | 29 | 23 | +5 Agility or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | 99 gold on 55 realms |
 Vine Gloves | 38 | 34 | +6 Agility or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | 14 gold on 44 realms |
Vine Gloves has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Overcast Handwraps at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Thunderheart Handguards among Armor > Leather, Hands slot: Throat-Ripper Gauntlets (item level 44), Spiritbough Grasps (item level 60), Whirling Dervish Gloves (item level 60), Firekin Gloves (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Leather Gauntlets (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Thunderheart Handguards among Armor > Leather, Hands slot: Scorpashi Gloves (item level 24), Imposing Gloves (item level 24), Gloves of Holy Might (item level 23), Imperial Leather Gloves (item level 23) and Wolf Rider's Gloves (item level 23).
Thunderheart Handguards is part of the transmog set Thunderheart Raiment (Druid only). The other 16 pieces:
Enchanted Leather Sandals
Belt of the Crescent MoonThunderheart GlovesThunderheart Gauntlets
Thunderheart HelmetThunderheart CoverThunderheart Headguard
Thunderheart TunicThunderheart ChestguardThunderheart Vest
Thunderheart LeggingsThunderheart LegguardsThunderheart Pants
Thunderheart SpauldersThunderheart PauldronsThunderheart ShoulderpadsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thunderheart Handguards uses icon file 132981, which 17 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Thunderheart Gauntlets ID 31034 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Thunderheart Gloves ID 31032 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Vengeful Gladiator's Dragonhide Gloves ID 33671 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Vengeful Gladiator's Kodohide Gloves ID 33690 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Vengeful Gladiator's Wyrmhide Gloves ID 33767 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Contagion Gloves ID 39275 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Dislocating Handguards ID 39727 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Savage Gladiator's Kodohide Gloves ID 41268 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31035 (31030 to 31040) were usually added in the same batch as Thunderheart Handguards: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Slayer's Shoulderpads ID 31030 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Stormfury Totem ID 31031 · Miscellaneous · item level 43Thunderheart Gloves ID 31032 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Libram of Righteous Power ID 31033 · Miscellaneous · item level 43Thunderheart Gauntlets ID 31034 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Oronok's Ancient Scepter ID 31036 · Weapon - Staff · item level 31 ""I was a lot of things..." -Oronok Torn-heart"Thunderheart Helmet ID 31037 · Armor - Leather · item level 33
Staff of the Redeemer ID 31038 · Weapon - Staff · item level 31 "It is now as it should be... -Spirit of Earth"Thunderheart Cover ID 31039 · Armor - Leather · item level 33Thunderheart Headguard ID 31040 · Armor - Leather · item level 33The raw ItemSparse values for item 31035 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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