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Uncommon Hands Mail

Blackforge Gauntlets

ilvl 44Req 39Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Blackforge Gauntlets is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 153 armor, +12 Spirit, +4 Agility. Against 22 other Mail hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 23.

Tooltip

Blackforge GauntletsItem Level 44Binds when equippedHandsMail153 Armor+4 Agility+12 SpiritDurability 35 / 35Requires Level 39Sell Price: 0g 43s 28c

⚠ 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: casters, 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)

Stonerender Gauntlets iconStonerender GauntletsHands · ilvl 51 · req 46stronger stat budget · Edgemaster's Handguards iconEdgemaster's HandguardsHands · ilvl 49 · req 44stronger stat budget · Murkwater Gauntlets iconMurkwater GauntletsHands · ilvl 46 · req 41stronger stat budget · Dragonscale Gauntlets iconDragonscale GauntletsHands · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Tough Scorpid Gloves iconTough Scorpid GlovesHands · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Khan's Gloves iconKhan's GlovesHands · ilvl 45 · req 40ilvl 45 · Champion's Gauntlets iconChampion's GauntletsHands · ilvl 46 · req 41ilvl 46 · Warmonger's Gauntlets iconWarmonger's GauntletsHands · ilvl 47 · req 42ilvl 47 ·

"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.