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Epic Hands Plate

Redemption Handguards

ilvl 88Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Redemption Handguards is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 615 armor, +23 Stamina, +22 Intellect. Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec. Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 33. It is one of 9 pieces of Redemption Armor: 2 pieces give Increases the amount healed by your Judgement of Light by 20; 4 pieces give Reduces cooldown on your Lay on Hands by 12 min; 6 pieces give Your Flash of Light and Holy Light spells have a chance to imbue your target with Holy Power; 8 pieces give Your Cleanse spell also heals the target for 200. Against 47 other Plate hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 48.

Tooltip

Redemption HandguardsItem Level 88Binds when picked upHandsPlate615 Armor+23 Stamina+22 IntellectDurability 55 / 55Requires Level 60Equip: Restores 8 mana per 5 sec.Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 33.Redemption ArmorSell Price: 5g 10s 99c

⚠ 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.

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 ·

Nothing higher in this slot in our database yet. This may be best in slot.

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Redemption Armor

  • (2) Set: Increases the amount healed by your Judgement of Light by 20.
  • (4) Set: Reduces cooldown on your Lay on Hands by 12 min.
  • (6) Set: Your Flash of Light and Holy Light spells have a chance to imbue your target with Holy Power.
  • (8) Set: Your Cleanse spell also heals the target for 200.
Redemption Boots iconRedemption BootsFeet · ilvl 86 · req 60Redemption Girdle iconRedemption GirdleWaist · ilvl 88 · req 60Redemption Handguards iconRedemption HandguardsHands · ilvl 88 · req 60Redemption Headpiece iconRedemption HeadpieceHead · ilvl 88 · req 60Redemption Legguards iconRedemption LegguardsLegs · ilvl 88 · req 60Redemption Spaulders iconRedemption SpauldersShoulder · ilvl 86 · req 60Redemption Tunic iconRedemption TunicChest · ilvl 92 · req 60Redemption Wristguards iconRedemption WristguardsWrist · ilvl 88 · req 60Ring of Redemption iconRing of RedemptionFinger · ilvl 92 · req 60

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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.