This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up. Drops from Ambassador Hellmaw in Shadow Labyrinth.
| Drop | Ambassador Hellmaw in Shadow Labyrinth | Normal, Heroic |
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First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 112, requires level 68 and sells to vendors for 5g 63s 11c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 112, requires level 68 and sells to vendors for 56s 31c. In MoP Classic it is item level 112, requires level 68 and sells to vendors for 5g 63s 11c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 53g 28s 53c |
| The Burning Crusade | 112 | 68 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 5g 63s 11c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 112 | 68 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 56s 31c |
| MoP Classic | 112 | 68 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 5g 63s 11c |
In the Appearances collection, Platinum Shield of the Valorous is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 7006.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Platinum Shield of the Valorous in the loot of 1 encounter.
Ambassador Hellmaw in Shadow Labyrinth
Also drops from this encounter (5 other items):
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 Platinum Shield of the Valorous (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum Shield of the Valorous (this item) | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
| Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 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 |
Titansteel Shield Wall has the highest item level here (35).
Next item levels up from Platinum Shield of the Valorous among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Yaungol Battle Barrier (item level 38), Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier (item level 39), Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44) and Stonecrag Shield (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Platinum Shield of the Valorous among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Overlord's Shield (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27), Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26), Brutish Shield (item level 26) and Bloodforged Shield (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Platinum Shield of the Valorous uses icon file 134980, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Aegis of the Sunbird ID 28316 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Crystal Pulse Shield ID 31292 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Aegis of the Sunbird ID 188374 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 27887 (27882 to 27892) were usually added in the same batch as Platinum Shield of the Valorous: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gladiator's Scaled Legguards ID 27882 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders ID 27883 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Ornate Boots of the Sanctified ID 27884 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Soul-Wand of the Aldor ID 27885 · Weapon - Wand · item level 32
Idol of the Emerald Queen ID 27886 · Miscellaneous · item level 32
Dream-Wing Helm ID 27888 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Jaedenfire Gloves of Annihilation ID 27889 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Wand of the Netherwing ID 27890 · Weapon - Wand · item level 32
Adamantine Figurine ID 27891 · Armor · item level 32
Cloak of the Inciter ID 27892 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 27887 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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