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Bricksteel Gauntlets, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Hands Mail

Bricksteel Gauntlets

ilvl 55Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Bricksteel Gauntlets is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 186 armor, +18 Strength. Against 25 other Mail hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 12 of 26.

Tooltip

Bricksteel GauntletsItem Level 55Binds when picked upHandsMail186 Armor+18 StrengthDurability 35 / 35Sell Price: 0g 91s 91c

⚠ 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: 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)

Gauntlets of The Five Thunders iconGauntlets of The Five ThundersHands · ilvl 55stronger stat budget · Wastewalker's Gauntlets iconWastewalker's GauntletsHands · ilvl 63stronger stat budget · Beastmaster's Gloves iconBeastmaster's GlovesHands · ilvl 55stronger stat budget · Desertstalkers's Gauntlets iconDesertstalkers's GauntletsHands · ilvl 63stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Ornate Gauntlets iconOrnate GauntletsHands · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Green Dragonscale Gauntlets iconGreen Dragonscale GauntletsHands · ilvl 56 · req 51ilvl 56 · Savage Gladiator Grips iconSavage Gladiator GripsHands · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 · Radiant Gloves iconRadiant GlovesHands · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 ·

"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.