The Hand of Broc

The Hand of Broc is a unique Leather Gloves available from the earliest moments of Diablo 2 Resurrected, requiring only level 5 to equip. While its bonuses are minimal, these gloves serve as a practical early-game option that provides both survivability and resource management for new characters during their journey through Normal difficulty.

Early Game Utility

What makes The Hand of Broc useful for leveling is its combination of life and mana steal mechanics. The 3% Life Stolen Per Hit and 3% Mana Stolen Per Hit provide passive sustainability as you tackle Act 1 encounters, reducing reliance on potions during early farming. The +20 to Mana boost helps spellcasters maintain their casting ability, while the +10 Defense and +14% Enhanced Defense offer decent protection for fragile characters.

The +10% Poison Resist is a minor bonus that contributes to overall survivability when facing poison-focused enemies in the Forests and early act areas.

When to Replace It

The Hand of Broc works best during the level 5-15 window before better gloves become available. Look to upgrade once you find Bloodfist (level 9, Heavy Gloves) or Chance Guards (level 15, Chain Gloves), both of which offer superior defensive stats and more impactful bonuses for their respective level ranges.

Drop & Availability

As a Treasure Class 3 item, The Hand of Broc drops naturally throughout early Normal difficulty, with Coldcrow being one of the earliest possible sources. You'll likely encounter these gloves during normal progression without specifically farming for them.