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Uncommon Hands Mail

Barbaric Iron Gloves

ilvl 37Req 32Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Barbaric Iron Gloves is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 137 armor, +11 Strength. Against 25 other Mail hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 13 of 26.

Tooltip

Barbaric Iron GlovesItem Level 37Binds when equippedHandsMail137 Armor+11 StrengthDurability 35 / 35Requires Level 32Sell Price: 0g 27s 11c

⚠ 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)

Dragonscale Gauntlets iconDragonscale GauntletsHands · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · The Frozen Clutch iconThe Frozen ClutchHands · ilvl 35 · req 30stronger stat budget · Khan's Gloves iconKhan's GlovesHands · ilvl 45 · req 40stronger stat budget · Stormgale Fists iconStormgale FistsHands · ilvl 36 · req 31stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Chief Brigadier Gauntlets iconChief Brigadier GauntletsHands · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 · Scarlet Gauntlets iconScarlet GauntletsHands · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 · Sparkleshell Gauntlets iconSparkleshell GauntletsHands · ilvl 38 · req 33ilvl 38 · Steadfast Gloves iconSteadfast GlovesHands · ilvl 39 · req 34ilvl 39 ·

"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.