An Uncommon Shield, item level 16, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from The Last Stand in Ashenvale.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 25 and sells to vendors for 16s 83c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	16	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	30s 64c
MoP Classic	25	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	16s 83c

Baobab Fruit Shell Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Baobab Fruit Shell is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 3815. 6 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Baobab Fruit Shell Comes From

Quests That Reward Baobab Fruit Shell

1 quest lists Baobab Fruit Shell among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

The Last Stand with Adansonian Cloak, Unringed Bands, Sheltered Aessina Wristguards

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Baobab Fruit Shell Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:

Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
Elemental Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
Restoration Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Baobab Fruit Shell (item level 16) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 14 to 19.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Baobab Fruit Shell (this item)	16		+3 Strength, +4 Stamina, +8 Intellect. Quest	Not listed
Kite Shield	17	10	Vendor	Not listed
Redbeard Crest	15		+2 Strength, +4 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Dervish Buckler	18	11	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Battleforge Shield	18	11	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Targe Shield	18	11	World Drop	Not listed
Box Shield	14	9	World Drop	Not listed
Glimmering Shield	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Infiltrator Buckler	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Scaled Shield	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Banded Shield	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed

Glimmering Shield has the highest item level here (19).

Next item levels up from Baobab Fruit Shell among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Pillager's Shield (item level 21), Glyphed Buckler (item level 22), Chief Brigadier Shield (item level 22), Jouster's Crest (item level 22) and Knight's Crest (item level 22).

Nearest lower item levels below Baobab Fruit Shell among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Drakonid's Jade Bulwark (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Icewall (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Firewall (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Windwall (item level 1) and Sunfury Great Bulwark (item level 1).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Baobab Fruit Shell Fits

Items That Share Baobab Fruit Shell's Icon

Baobab Fruit Shell uses icon file 134964, which 12 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:

Extinct Turtle Shell ID 69764 · Armor - Shield · item level 37
Krosh's Back ID 83767 · Quest "The shell of an enormous dragon turtle."
Hardened Shell ID 86584 · Miscellaneous · item level 35 "Seems unfair."
Dragonscale Shield ID 25085 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Petrified Bark Shield ID 18352 · Armor - Shield · item level 24
War Paint Shield ID 14729 · Armor - Shield · item level 12
Kresh's Back ID 13245 · Armor - Shield · item level 13

Items Numbered Next to Baobab Fruit Shell

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 56691 (56686 to 56696) were usually added in the same batch as Baobab Fruit Shell: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Blossom of the Earthen Ring ID 56686 · Armor · item level 15
Subduer's Gloves ID 56687 · Armor - Leather · item level 15
Belt of Equilibrium ID 56688 · Armor - Plate · item level 15
Adansonian Cloak ID 56689 · Armor - Cloth · item level 16
Unringed Bands ID 56690 · Armor - Leather · item level 16
Weaponized Belt ID 56692 · Armor - Plate · item level 16
Backwatcher's Ring ID 56693 · Armor · item level 16
Silverwind Bracers ID 56694 · Armor - Leather · item level 16
Wolfrunner Boots ID 56695 · Armor - Plate · item level 16
Legacy of Teronis ID 56696 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 16