An Uncommon Shield, item level 31, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).

One of the choices from An Audacious Advance in Nagrand.quests
One of the choices from The Twin Clefts of Nagrand in Nagrand.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In The Burning Crusade it is item level 102 and sells to vendors for 4g 15s 49c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 102 and sells to vendors for 4g 15s 49c. In MoP Classic it is item level 102 and sells to vendors for 4g 15s 49c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	31	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	42g 10s 92c
The Burning Crusade	102	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	4g 15s 49c
Wrath of the Lich King	102	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	4g 15s 49c
MoP Classic	102	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	4g 15s 49c

King's Bulwark Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, King's Bulwark is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 1006. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Gold Lion Shield

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where King's Bulwark Comes From

Quests That Reward King's Bulwark

2 quests list King's Bulwark among their 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.

How King's Bulwark 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 King's Bulwark (item level 31) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 32.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
King's Bulwark (this item)	31		+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Quest	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
Shield of the Wayward Footman	31	26	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Telaari Shield	30	24	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Modani War-Shield	30	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Crystal Pulse Shield	32	27	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
The Face of Doom	30	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Engraved Wall	29	23	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Sacred Guardian	29		+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Force Reactive Disk	29	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering	Not listed

Crystal Pulse Shield has the highest item level here (32).

Next item levels up from King's Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Elementium Earthguard (item level 37), Elementium Stormshield (item level 37), Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37), Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37) and Yaungol Battle Barrier (item level 38).

Nearest lower item levels below King's Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Bloodforged Shield (item level 26), Troll Protector (item level 25), Khan's Buckler (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25) and Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25).

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

Where King's Bulwark Fits

Items That Share King's Bulwark's Icon

King's Bulwark uses icon file 134952, which 27 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:

Adamantine Kite Shield ID 29919 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Draenei Honor Guard Shield ID 31287 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Quel'dorei Guard ID 18342 · Armor - Shield · item level 24
Sacred Protector ID 16998 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Marauder's Crest ID 15569 · Armor - Shield · item level 22
Rock Golem Bulwark ID 11785 · Armor - Shield · item level 28
Revenant Deflector ID 10093 · Armor - Shield · item level 27

Items Numbered Next to King's Bulwark

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25624 (25619 to 25632) were usually added in the same batch as King's Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Glowing Crystal Insignia ID 25619 · Armor · item level 30
Ancient Crystal Talisman ID 25620 · Armor · item level 30
Serpent Spirit's Drape ID 25621 · Armor - Cloth · item level 30
Staff of the Four Golden Coins ID 25622 · Weapon - Staff · item level 31
Bracers of the Battle Cleric ID 25623 · Armor - Plate · item level 31
Ogre Mauler's Badge ID 25628 · Armor · item level 31
Ogre Handler's Shooter ID 25629 · Weapon - Wand · item level 31
Ogre Basher's Slippers ID 25630 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31
Boots of the Specialist ID 25631 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31
Wand of Happiness ID 25632 · Weapon - Wand · item level 31

King's Bulwark Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 25624 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 210 gold54 silver
Vendor sell price: 42 gold10 silver
Material: Metal
Equip slot: Shield
Expansion ID: 1
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

King's Bulwark