This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Shoulder, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when picked up. Drops from Nefarian's End in Blackwing Descent.
| Drop | Nefarian's End in Blackwing Descent | Normal, Heroic, 10 Player, 25 Player |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #34038 | Orgrimmar 37.9, 70.8 |
| Vendor | NPC #34059 | Orgrimmar 38.5, 69.8 |
| Vendor | NPC #34075 | Stormwind City 75.0, 67.8 |
The game's collection data lists Pauldrons of the Apocalypse as sold by 5 vendor NPCs in Orgrimmar and Stormwind City. The first vendor stands at 37.9, 70.8 on the Orgrimmar map. The 3 with the most spawn points are shown.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #34038 | Orgrimmar | 37.9, 70.8 | /way #85 37.9 70.8 | 36 |
| NPC #34059 | Orgrimmar | 38.5, 69.8 | /way #85 38.5 69.8 | 36 |
| NPC #34075 | Stormwind City | 75.0, 67.8 | /way #84 75.0 67.8 | 36 |
Orgrimmar 1 placement
VendorOrgrimmar 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 359, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 18g 30s 51c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 89s 28c |
| MoP Classic | 359 | 85 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 18g 30s 51c |
In the Appearances collection, Pauldrons of the Apocalypse is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 14004. 6 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Pauldrons of the Apocalypse in the loot of 1 encounter.
Nefarian, Onyxia in Blackwing Descent
Also drops from this encounter (33 other items):
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, Pauldrons of the Apocalypse suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Pauldrons of the Apocalypse (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot, from item level 31 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pauldrons of the Apocalypse (this item) | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +5 Haste, +9 Parry. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Heaving Plates of Protection | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Parry, +6 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Pauldrons of Edward the Odd | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +5 Parry, +6 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ghost-Forged Shoulders | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Spaulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Bloodfist Epaulets | 32 | 26 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Talonguard Epaulets | 31 | 25 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +8 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Botani-Barbed Pauldrons | 44 | 40 | +7 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina, +7 Mastery, +7 Haste. World Drop | Not listed |
Botani-Barbed Pauldrons has the highest item level here (44).
Next item levels up from Pauldrons of the Apocalypse among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Direbone Frill Pauldrons (item level 58), Twilight Dragon's Pauldrons (item level 60), Geocrag Spaulders (item level 60), Razorfin Shoulderguards (item level 60) and Tomb-Keeper's Spaulders (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Pauldrons of the Apocalypse among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Wyrmslayer Spaulders (item level 26), Sunscale Spaulders (item level 26), Valorous Pauldrons (item level 25), Jade Epaulets (item level 25) and Bloodforged Shoulder Pads (item level 25).
Pauldrons of the Apocalypse is part of the transmog set Earthen Battleplate (Warrior only). The other 16 pieces:
Hardened Elementium Hauberk
Hardened Elementium GirdleElementium DeathplateElementium Girdle of Pain
Woe Breeder's BootsJumbotron Power BeltMassacre Treads
Plated Fists of Provocation
Dragon Bone Warhelm
Bracers of Impossible StrengthPauldrons of the Great EttinBattleplate of the Apocalypse
Terrastra's LegguardsGravitational PullEarthen BattleplateEarthen LegplatesBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Pauldrons of the Apocalypse is listed at 5 vendor placements; the first 4 are below. NPC 34075 stands in Stormwind City at map coordinates 75.0, 67.8.
2 other items in the current build are also called Pauldrons of the Apocalypse. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Pauldrons of the Apocalypse ID 65027 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Pauldrons of the Apocalypse ID 171630 · Armor - Plate · item level 60Pauldrons of the Apocalypse uses icon file 463932, which 14 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Pauldrons of the Great Ettin ID 59471 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Pauldrons ID 60327 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Shoulderguards ID 60331 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Pauldrons of the Apocalypse ID 65027 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Pauldrons of the Great Ettin ID 65142 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Pauldrons ID 65268 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Earthen Shoulderguards ID 65273 · Armor - Plate · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 59356 (59351 to 59362) were usually added in the same batch as Pauldrons of the Apocalypse: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Legwraps of the Greatest Son ID 59351 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37 "One in a million."
Flash Freeze Gauntlets ID 59352 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Leggings of Consuming Flames ID 59353 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Jar of Ancient Remedies ID 59354 · Armor · item level 37
Chimaeron Armguards ID 59355 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
A Slashed Bundle of Letters ID 59357 · Quest "A stack of unsent mail."
Broken Shard ID 59358 · Quest "This looks like it was once part of some kind of ornate naga weapon."
Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades ID 59359 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
A Torn Journal ID 59361 · Quest "Most of it has been ripped to shreds."The Legend of Stalvan ID 59362 · Quest "The final, blood-stained page has been added."The raw ItemSparse values for item 59356 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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