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Emerald Gauntlets, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Hands Plate

Emerald Gauntlets

ilvl 57Req 52Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Emerald Gauntlets is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 339 armor. Against 29 other Plate hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 24 of 30.

Tooltip

Emerald GauntletsItem Level 57Binds when equippedHandsPlate339 ArmorDurability 40 / 40Requires Level 52Sell Price: 0g 69s 85c

⚠ 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.

WarriorPaladin

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)

Fists of the Unrelenting iconFists of the UnrelentingHands · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Dreadnaught Gauntlets iconDreadnaught GauntletsHands · ilvl 88 · req 60stronger stat budget · Judgement Gauntlets iconJudgement GauntletsHands · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Gauntlets of the Shining Light iconGauntlets of the Shining LightHands · ilvl 72 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Imbued Plate Gauntlets iconImbued Plate GauntletsHands · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Lavaplate Gauntlets iconLavaplate GauntletsHands · ilvl 58ilvl 58 · Fiery Plate Gauntlets iconFiery Plate GauntletsHands · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 · Heroic Gauntlets iconHeroic GauntletsHands · ilvl 58 · req 53ilvl 58 ·

"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.