An Uncommon Shield, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Plated Bulwark's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 900 gold71 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 900 gold7 silver to 1,261 gold7 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 170, requires level 77 and sells to vendors for 6g 57s 84c. In MoP Classic it is item level 170, requires level 77 and sells to vendors for 6g 57s 84c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43g 35s 76c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 170 | 77 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 57s 84c |
| MoP Classic | 170 | 77 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 57s 84c |
In the Appearances collection, Plated Bulwark is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9551. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Plated Bulwark.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Plated Bulwark (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 30 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plated Bulwark (this item) | 34 | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +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 |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss 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 |
Blockade's Lost Shield has the highest item level here (37).
Next item levels up from Plated Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Plated Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Templar Shield (item level 28), Overlord's Shield (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27), Formidable Crest (item level 27) and Brutish Shield (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Plated Bulwark uses icon file 134992, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Ivory Shield ID 36457 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Kamagua Shield ID 36451 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Shield of the Righteous Cause ID 65942 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Shield of Comrades ID 66024 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Corpse Dragger's Shield ID 67226 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36455 (36450 to 36460) were usually added in the same batch as Plated Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Strapped Heater Shield ID 36450 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Kamagua Shield ID 36451 · Armor - Shield · item level 33
Spoke Shield ID 36452 · Armor - Shield · item level 33
Embossed Brazen Shield ID 36453 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Domed Buckler ID 36454 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Icy Kite Shield ID 36456 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Ivory Shield ID 36457 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Frozen Shield ID 36458 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Icy Orb ID 36459 · Armor · item level 32
Northern Star ID 36460 · Armor · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 36455 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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