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Gauntlets of Southwind, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Hands Leather

Gauntlets of Southwind

ilvl 74Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Gauntlets of Southwind is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 126 armor, +13 Intellect, +11 Stamina. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 25. Against 46 other Leather hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 34 of 47.

Tooltip

Gauntlets of SouthwindItem Level 74Binds when picked upHandsLeather126 Armor+11 Stamina+13 IntellectDurability 35 / 35Requires Level 60Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 25.Sell Price: 2g 41s 85c

⚠ 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: healers and casters.

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)

Bloodfang Gloves iconBloodfang GlovesHands · ilvl 76 · req 60stronger stat budget · Marshal's Dragonhide Gauntlets iconMarshal's Dragonhide GauntletsHands · ilvl 71 · req 60stronger stat budget · General's Dragonhide Gloves iconGeneral's Dragonhide GlovesHands · ilvl 71 · req 60stronger stat budget · Gauntlets of New Life iconGauntlets of New LifeHands · ilvl 72 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Gloves of Ebru iconGloves of EbruHands · ilvl 75 · req 60ilvl 75 · Stormrage Handguards iconStormrage HandguardsHands · ilvl 76 · req 60ilvl 76 · Gloves of Enforcement iconGloves of EnforcementHands · ilvl 76 · req 60ilvl 76 · Taut Dragonhide Gloves iconTaut Dragonhide GlovesHands · ilvl 77 · req 60ilvl 77 ·

"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.