Dark Storm Gauntlets
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruDark Storm Gauntlets are strong cloth caster gloves from the mid raid tier. Spell power together with intellect and stamina makes them a durable upgrade for mages and warlocks.
Stats
Spell power, intellect and stamina — that is what this item is built around. Overall Dark Storm Gauntlets remains a benchmark for its slot at the mid raid tier.
At a glance:
- Type: cloth gloves (hands slot)
- Slot: hands slot
- Profile: spell power, intellect and stamina
- For: caster DPS and healers
How to get it
The item drops from Moam in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) — the 20-man raid in Silithus opened alongside the War of the Shifting Sands.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Source | Moam (Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, AQ20) |
| Type | cloth gloves (hands slot) |
| Class | mage, warlock and priest |
| Stage | Mid raids (AQ) |
On x5 it is easier to field a 20-man roster and Ruins clears are faster — Dark Storm Gauntlets is realistic to secure within a few farm rounds. Discuss loot priority with your raid lead in advance.
Who needs the item
Gloves are one of the few slots where casters must choose between damage and survivability. Dark Storm Gauntlets remove that trade-off: they grant meaningful spell power while adding stamina, which matters in raid-wide damage fights.
For the "mage, warlock and priest" role this item is a clear step forward, worth keeping Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj in your weekly rotation until you move on to AQ40 gear.
Farming it on x5
Dark Storm Gauntlets is farmed by clearing Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj. On an x5 server the raid goes faster, meaning more attempts at the drop than on classic realms.
How to speed it up:
- Agree on loot priority — every caster DPS and healers in the raid competes for a cloth gloves (hands slot) from this boss.
- Until you get it, use dungeon and reputation alternatives to keep your stats respectable.
- Consistent full Ruins clears directly raise your odds: the more you go in, the more chances at the drop.
Bottom line
Dark Storm Gauntlets is a benchmark item for its slot at the Mid raids (AQ) stage. Coming from the accessible AQ20 raid makes it a convenient target: a 20-man is easier to assemble than a 40-man, and the boost to your role is tangible. For a guild learning Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj, hunting this item is a good reason to sharpen the fight and gear up the group.
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FAQ
Where does Dark Storm Gauntlets drop?
Dark Storm Gauntlets drops from Moam in Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20). On an x5 server assembling the raid and farming go noticeably faster than on classic realms.
Who needs Dark Storm Gauntlets?
It is a strong pick for: mage, warlock and priest. The item strengthens your role at the Mid raids (AQ) stage.
Is Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj a 20 or 40 man raid?
Ruins of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ20) is a 20-player raid, separate from the 40-player Temple of Ahn'Qiraj (AQ40). Its entrance is in Silithus.