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Imposing Gloves, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Hands Leather

Imposing Gloves

ilvl 45Req 40Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Imposing Gloves is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 76 armor. Against 19 other Leather hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 15 of 20.

Tooltip

Imposing GlovesItem Level 45Binds when equippedHandsLeather76 ArmorDurability 30 / 30Requires Level 40Sell Price: 0g 39s 45c

⚠ 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)

Bloodfire Talons iconBloodfire TalonsHands · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Gloves of Holy Might iconGloves of Holy MightHands · ilvl 42 · req 37stronger stat budget · Elven Spirit Claws iconElven Spirit ClawsHands · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Gloves of the Greatfather iconGloves of the GreatfatherHands · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Cabalist Gloves iconCabalist GlovesHands · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · Gauntlets of the Sea iconGauntlets of the SeaHands · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · Scorpashi Gloves iconScorpashi GlovesHands · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · Heraldic Gloves iconHeraldic GlovesHands · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 ·

"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.