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Swashbuckler's Gloves, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Hands Leather

Swashbuckler's Gloves

ilvl 53Req 48Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Swashbuckler's Gloves is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 87 armor. Against 22 other Leather hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 17 of 23.

Tooltip

Swashbuckler's GlovesItem Level 53Binds when equippedHandsLeather87 ArmorDurability 30 / 30Requires Level 48Sell Price: 0g 69s 66c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: general use.

DruidRogue

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Fallbrush Handgrips iconFallbrush HandgripsHands · ilvl 61 · req 56stronger stat budget · Shadowcraft Gloves iconShadowcraft GlovesHands · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Ogreseer Fists iconOgreseer FistsHands · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget · Gargoyle Slashers iconGargoyle SlashersHands · ilvl 61 · req 56stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Runic Leather Gauntlets iconRunic Leather GauntletsHands · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Praetorian Gloves iconPraetorian GlovesHands · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 · Wanderer's Gloves iconWanderer's GlovesHands · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Darkmantle Gloves iconDarkmantle GlovesHands · ilvl 55ilvl 55 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.