This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
In the Appearances collection, Carapace of Gliding Sands is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 44434. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 6 items nearest to Carapace of Gliding Sands (item level 242) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 190 to 270.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carapace of Gliding Sands (this item) | 242 | 60 | +68 Stamina, +45 Haste, +26 Mastery, +138 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Haven Guard's Shield | 226 | 60 | +39 Strength, +58 Stamina, +35 Versatility, +29 Critical Strike, +119 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Draconium Defender | 270 | 62 | +58 Strength, +88 Stamina, +179 Intellect. Crafted with Dragon Isles Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Blood-Tempered Bulwark | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +91 Intellect. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +91 Intellect. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Defender | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +28 Versatility, +22 Critical Strike, +91 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sylvan Whiteshield | 190 | 60 | +28 Strength, +42 Stamina, +24 Haste, +24 Mastery, +85 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Draconium Defender has the highest item level here (270).
Next item levels up from Carapace of Gliding Sands among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Dredger's Developed Defender (item level 447), Expeditionary Bulwark (item level 545), Algari Competitor's Shield (item level 577) and Nightfall Shadowalker's Bulwark (item level 610).
Nearest lower item levels below Carapace of Gliding Sands among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85), Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Ward of the Red Widow (item level 60).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Carapace of Gliding Sands is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.
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