This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Shield, item level 6, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 12. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 12. In MoP Classic it is item level 12.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 6 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 57c |
| The Burning Crusade | 12 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 57c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 12 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 57c |
| MoP Classic | 12 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 57c |
In the Appearances collection, Farstrider's Shield is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 1223. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Farstrider's Shield 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 Farstrider's Shield (item level 6) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 1 to 14.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farstrider's Shield (this item) | 6 | +1 Strength, +1 Stamina, +3 Intellect. Quest | Not listed | |
 Lupine Buckler | 10 | 6 | +1 Strength, +2 Stamina, +4 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Drakonid's Jade Bulwark | 1 | 60 | World Drop | Not listed |
 Primal Revenant's Icewall | 1 | 60 | World Drop | Not listed |
| Primal Revenant's Firewall | 1 | 60 | World Drop | Not listed |
| Primal Revenant's Windwall | 1 | 60 | World Drop | Not listed |
 Sunfury Great Bulwark | 1 | World Drop | Not listed | |
 Amani Hex Crest | 1 | World Drop | Not listed | |
 Twilight Blade Barrier | 1 | World Drop | Not listed | |
 Hex-Horn Buckler | 1 | World Drop | Not listed | |
 Outrunner's Shield | 14 | 8 | +2 Strength, +3 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Outrunner's Shield has the highest item level here (14).
Next item levels up from Farstrider's Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Kite Shield (item level 17), Battleforge Shield (item level 18), Resplendent Guardian (item level 19), Glimmering Shield (item level 19) and Infiltrator Buckler (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Farstrider's Shield uses icon file 134950, which 65 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
Hardened Steel Shield ID 25075 · Armor - Shield · item level 30Netherwing Protector's Shield ID 31490 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 28153 (28148 to 28158) were usually added in the same batch as Farstrider's Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bronze Plate Bracers ID 28148 · Armor - Plate · item level 5
Tranquillien Breeches ID 28149 · Armor - Leather · item level 5
Renzithen's Dusty Cloak ID 28150 · Armor - Cloth · item level 6
Arcanist's Wand ID 28151 · Weapon - Wand · item level 7
Quel'Thalas Recurve ID 28152 · Weapon - Bow · item level 5
Red Silk Trousers ID 28154 · Armor - Cloth · item level 9
Apothecary's Waistband ID 28155 · Armor - Cloth · item level 10
Rotting Handwraps ID 28156 · Armor - Cloth · item level 10
Black Leather Jerkin ID 28157 · Armor - Leather · item level 9
Batskin Belt ID 28158 · Armor - Leather · item level 10The raw ItemSparse values for item 28153 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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