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Gripsteel Wristguards, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Wrist Mail

Gripsteel Wristguards

ilvl 38Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Gripsteel Wristguards is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 98 armor, +5 Strength, +5 Stamina, +3 Agility. Against 20 other Mail wrist items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 8 of 21.

Tooltip

Gripsteel WristguardsItem Level 38Binds when picked upWristMail98 Armor+5 Strength+3 Agility+5 StaminaDurability 35 / 35Sell Price: 0g 27s 5c

⚠ 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)

Zandalar Augur's Bracers iconZandalar Augur's BracersWrist · ilvl 61stronger stat budget · Zandalar Predator's Bracers iconZandalar Predator's BracersWrist · ilvl 61stronger stat budget · Bindings of The Five Thunders iconBindings of The Five ThundersWrist · ilvl 65stronger stat budget · Beastmaster's Bindings iconBeastmaster's BindingsWrist · ilvl 65stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Jazeraint Bracers iconJazeraint BracersWrist · ilvl 39 · req 34ilvl 39 · War Rider Bracers iconWar Rider BracersWrist · ilvl 40ilvl 40 · Auric Bracers iconAuric BracersWrist · ilvl 40ilvl 40 · Captain's Bracers iconCaptain's BracersWrist · ilvl 40 · req 35ilvl 40 ·

"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.