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Uncommon Hands Plate

Exalted Gauntlets

ilvl 61Req 56Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Exalted Gauntlets is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 362 armor. Against 56 other Plate hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 51 of 57.

Tooltip

Exalted GauntletsItem Level 61Binds when equippedHandsPlate362 ArmorDurability 40 / 40Requires Level 56Sell Price: 0g 83s 49c

⚠ 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

Hyperion Gauntlets iconHyperion GauntletsHands · ilvl 62 · req 57ilvl 62 · Stronghold Gauntlets iconStronghold GauntletsHands · ilvl 62 · req 57ilvl 62 · Boneclenched Gauntlets iconBoneclenched GauntletsHands · ilvl 62 · req 57ilvl 62 · Death Grips iconDeath GripsHands · ilvl 62 · req 57ilvl 62 ·

"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.