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Lofty Gauntlets, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Hands Plate

Lofty Gauntlets

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

Lofty Gauntlets is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 317 armor. Against 17 other Plate hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 12 of 18.

Tooltip

Lofty GauntletsItem Level 53Binds when equippedHandsPlate317 ArmorDurability 40 / 40Requires Level 48Sell Price: 0g 55s 98c

⚠ 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)

Backusarian Gauntlets iconBackusarian GauntletsHands · ilvl 60 · req 55stronger stat budget · Deathbone Gauntlets iconDeathbone GauntletsHands · ilvl 61 · req 56stronger stat budget · Gauntlets of Valor iconGauntlets of ValorHands · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Lightforge Gauntlets iconLightforge GauntletsHands · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Templar Gauntlets iconTemplar GauntletsHands · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Vanguard Gauntlets iconVanguard GauntletsHands · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Gauntlets of Heroism iconGauntlets of HeroismHands · ilvl 55ilvl 55 · Soulforge Gauntlets iconSoulforge GauntletsHands · 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.