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Epic Hands Plate

Gloves of the Swarm

ilvl 68Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Gloves of the Swarm is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 482 armor, +18 Stamina, +18 Intellect, +11 Strength, +10 Agility. Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12. Against 47 other Plate hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 14 of 48.

Tooltip

Gloves of the SwarmItem Level 68Binds when picked upHandsPlate482 Armor+11 Strength+10 Agility+18 Stamina+18 IntellectDurability 55 / 55Requires Level 60Equip: Increases damage and healing done by magical spells and effects by up to 12.Sell Price: 1g 90s 33c

⚠ 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, physical damage.

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

Flameguard Gauntlets iconFlameguard GauntletsHands · ilvl 69 · req 60ilvl 69 · Dark Iron Gauntlets iconDark Iron GauntletsHands · ilvl 70 · req 60ilvl 70 · Ironvine Gloves iconIronvine GlovesHands · ilvl 70 · req 60ilvl 70 · Marshal's Lamellar Gloves iconMarshal's Lamellar GlovesHands · ilvl 71 · req 60ilvl 71 ·

"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.