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Superior Gloves, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Hands Leather

Superior Gloves

ilvl 27Req 22Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Superior Gloves is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 55 armor. Against 26 other Leather hands items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 23 of 27.

Tooltip

Superior GlovesItem Level 27Binds when equippedHandsLeather55 ArmorDurability 30 / 30Requires Level 22Sell Price: 0g 8s 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: general use.

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)

Fletcher's Gloves iconFletcher's GlovesHands · ilvl 25 · req 20stronger stat budget · Ebon Vise iconEbon ViseHands · ilvl 35 · req 30stronger stat budget · Scarlet MonasteryWolfclaw Gloves iconWolfclaw GlovesHands · ilvl 27 · req 22stronger stat budget · Razorfen KraulBrawler Gloves iconBrawler GlovesHands · ilvl 28 · req 23stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Dervish Gloves iconDervish GlovesHands · ilvl 28 · req 23ilvl 28 · Pilferer's Gloves iconPilferer's GlovesHands · ilvl 28 · req 23ilvl 28 · Hillman's Leather Gloves iconHillman's Leather GlovesHands · ilvl 29 · req 24ilvl 29 · Emblazoned Gloves iconEmblazoned GlovesHands · ilvl 29 · req 24ilvl 29 ·

"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.