This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Shield, item level 34, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 7g 81c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174 and sells to vendors for 7g 81c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 45g 27s 11c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 7g 81c |
| MoP Classic | 174 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 7g 81c |
In the Appearances collection, Broodmother's Protector is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 10017. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Broodmother's Protector among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Broodmother's Protector (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broodmother's Protector (this item) | 34 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Quest | Not listed | |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
Zulian Swirling Shield has the highest item level here (37).
Next item levels up from Broodmother's Protector among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stonecrag Shield (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Broodmother's Protector among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27), Overlord's Shield (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27), Formidable Crest (item level 27) and Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Broodmother's Protector uses icon file 134994, which 14 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Bloody Bulwark ID 39011 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Wolfslayer's Crest ID 39010 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Lordaeron's Resolve ID 38463 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Plainkeeper Blockade ID 37520 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Leeka's Shield ID 37107 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Borean Ward ID 37019 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 42860 (42853 to 42865) were usually added in the same batch as Broodmother's Protector: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Furious Gladiator's Libram of Fortitude ID 42853 · Miscellaneous · item level 35Relentless Gladiator's Libram of Fortitude ID 42854 · Miscellaneous · item level 35
Thorim's Riding Crop ID 42857 · Weapon - Staff · item level 34
Crossbow of the Storms ID 42858 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 34
Thorim's Crusher ID 42859 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 34
Jormungar Fang ID 42861 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 34
Hyldnir Painbringer ID 42862 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 34
Sharpened Hyldnir Harpoon ID 42863 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 34
Frozen Mood Ring ID 42864 · Armor · item level 34 "Seems to always be black"
Frost Hardened Bracers ID 42865 · Armor - Leather · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 42860 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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