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Uncommon Hands Mail

Protector Gauntlets

ilvl 50Req 45Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Protector Gauntlets is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 171 armor, +15 Spirit, +4 Agility. Against 21 other Mail hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 12 of 22.

Tooltip

Protector GauntletsItem Level 50Binds when equippedHandsMail171 Armor+4 Agility+15 SpiritDurability 35 / 35Requires Level 45Sell Price: 0g 69s 60c

⚠ 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: casters, physical damage.

HunterShaman

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)

Stonerender Gauntlets iconStonerender GauntletsHands · ilvl 51 · req 46stronger stat budget · Molten Fists iconMolten FistsHands · ilvl 58 · req 53stronger stat budget · Savage Gladiator Grips iconSavage Gladiator GripsHands · ilvl 57 · req 52stronger stat budget · Edgemaster's Handguards iconEdgemaster's HandguardsHands · ilvl 49 · req 44stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Crusader's Gauntlets iconCrusader's GauntletsHands · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Ironhide Gauntlets iconIronhide GauntletsHands · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Azurite Fists iconAzurite FistsHands · ilvl 52ilvl 52 · Maddening Gauntlets iconMaddening GauntletsHands · ilvl 53ilvl 53 ·

"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.