This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Plate Shoulder, item level 31, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 105 and sells to vendors for 3g 69s 16c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 105 and sells to vendors for 3g 69s 16c. In MoP Classic it is item level 105 and sells to vendors for 3g 69s 16c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 36g 61s 18c |
| The Burning Crusade | 105 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 69s 16c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 105 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 69s 16c |
| MoP Classic | 105 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 3g 69s 16c |
In the Appearances collection, Expedition Defender's Shoulders is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 5237. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Expedition Defender's Shoulders 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.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Expedition Defender's Shoulders suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Expedition Defender's Shoulders (item level 31) in item level among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot, from item level 28 to 32.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Defender's Shoulders (this item) | 31 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +8 Haste. Quest | Not listed | |
 Talonguard Epaulets | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bloodscale Pauldrons | 30 | 25 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ripfiend Shoulderplates | 32 | 27 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +6 Critical Strike, +3 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Imbued Plate Pauldrons | 29 | 23 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
 Commander's Pauldrons | 29 | 23 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Exalted Epaulets | 29 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Grimscale Pauldrons | 29 | 24 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
| Polished Obsidian Pauldrons | 29 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina, +5 Dodge. World Drop | Not listed |
 Icebane Mantle | 29 | 25 | +8 Stamina, +2 Strength or Intellect, +3 Dodge, +7 Frost Resistance. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Alabaster Plate Pauldrons | 28 | 21 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
Ripfiend Shoulderplates has the highest item level here (32).
Next item levels up from Expedition Defender's Shoulders among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Shoulders (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Spaulders (item level 39), Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Shoulders (item level 39) and Truesteel Pauldrons (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Expedition Defender's Shoulders among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Brutish Shoulders (item level 24), Field Plate Pauldrons (item level 23), Embossed Plate Pauldrons (item level 23), Symbolic Pauldrons (item level 23) and Warbringer's Spaulders (item level 23).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Expedition Defender's Shoulders uses icon file 135055, which 35 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Gor'drek's Pauldrons ID 31483 · Armor - Plate · item level 31Mistshroud Shoulders ID 31569 · Armor - Mail · item level 32Sylvanaar Defender's Pauldrons ID 31427 · Armor - Mail · item level 31Mok'Nathal Mantle ID 31687 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31Mech Tech Shoulders ID 30275 · Armor - Plate · item level 31Shoulderpads of Dancing Blades ID 33300 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Duskhallow Mantle ID 34788 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32Shoulderpads of Assassination ID 27776 · Armor - Leather · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31521 (31516 to 31526) were usually added in the same batch as Expedition Defender's Shoulders: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bracers of the Weald ID 31516 · Armor - Mail · item level 31
Dire Pinfeather ID 31517 · Consumable
Exorcism Feather ID 31518 · Consumable
Inkling's Leggings ID 31519 · Armor - Plate · item level 31
Blackwing Helm ID 31520 · Armor - Plate · item level 31
Primal Mooncloth Supplies ID 31522 · Quest "Contains the materials needed to produce a sample of primal mooncloth"
Treebole's Hoop ID 31523 · Armor · item level 31
Square of Imbued Netherweave ID 31524 · Quest "A small square of imbued netherweave, used as the base for creating various kinds of cloth."
Vial of Primal Reagents ID 31525 · Quest "Contains small samples of primal life and primal water."
Raven's Wood Exorciser's Band ID 31526 · Armor · item level 31The raw ItemSparse values for item 31521 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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