A Rare Shield, item level 34, requires level 28, binds when equipped. Crafted with Saronite Defender.
On Saronite Defender's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 6,036 gold98 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 6,035 gold98 silver to 6,038 gold98 silver, a tight band around its average.
| Crafted | Saronite Defender | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 159, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 7g 44s 76c. In MoP Classic it is item level 159, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 3g 72s 38c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 28 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 159 | 73 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 7g 44s 76c |
| MoP Classic | 159 | 73 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 72s 38c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Saronite Defender takes 6 Cobalt Bar and 4 Saronite Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Saronite Defender is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9554. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest EU listings, the reagents for one craft cost 120g 96s, and Cobalt Bar is the largest share at 64%. The recipe Saronite Defender turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 20 and grey at 30.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar | 6 | 12 gold90 silver | 77 gold40 silver |
 Saronite Bar | 4 | 10 gold89 silver | 43 gold56 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 120 gold96 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest EU Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come 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 Saronite Defender (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saronite Defender (this item) | 34 | 28 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 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 |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 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 |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Zulian Swirling Shield has the highest item level here (37).
Next item levels up from Saronite Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stonecrag Shield (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Saronite Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28), Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27) and Overlord's Shield (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Saronite Defender uses icon file 134990, which 6 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Saronite Protector ID 41117 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Frozen Shield ID 36458 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Icy Kite Shield ID 36456 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Strapped Heater Shield ID 36450 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Zealous Shield ID 72984 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Stormbinder Shield ID 73004 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40670 (40666 to 40675) were usually added in the same batch as Saronite Defender: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Note from the Grand Admiral ID 40666 · Quest "This letter bears an ornate seal."
Cobalt Triangle Shield ID 40668 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Tempered Saronite Belt ID 40669 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Boots ID 40671 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Breastplate ID 40672 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Helm ID 40673 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Legplates ID 40674 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Shoulders ID 40675 · Armor - Plate · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 40670 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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