An Uncommon Shield, item level 38, requires level 35, binds when equipped.
On Skyking Bulwark's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 8,279 gold1 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 1,068 gold75 silver to 8,832 gold92 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 429, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 15g 90s 58c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 38 | 35 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 11g 92s 60c |
| MoP Classic | 429 | 90 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15g 90s 58c |
In the Appearances collection, Skyking Bulwark is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 8626. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
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 Skyking Bulwark (item level 38) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyking Bulwark (this item) | 38 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 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 |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 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 |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 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 |
Gul'rok Shield has the highest item level here (40).
Next item levels up from Skyking Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Skyking Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28) and Alabaster Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Skyking Bulwark uses icon file 134987, which 3 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
Zulian Swirling Shield ID 67124 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Bulwark of the Amani Empire ID 33326 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 94218 (94213 to 94223) were usually added in the same batch as Skyking Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bloodtusk Shoulderpads ID 94213 · Armor - Leather · item level 38
Loa-Binder Disc ID 94214 · Armor - Shield · item level 38
Saurjaw Dagger ID 94215 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 38
Lifestep Treads ID 94216 · Armor - Mail · item level 38
Stubby Talonblade ID 94217 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 38
Arcane Trove ID 94219 · Miscellaneous
Sunreaver Bounty ID 94220 · Miscellaneous
Shan'ze Ritual Stone ID 94221 · Miscellaneous · item level 35 "Three of these stones are used as a spell focus used to summon powerful combatants at key points throughout..."
Key to the Palace of Lei Shen ID 94222 · Key "An ancient key to a secret entrance in the Thunder King's Citadel. The Shado-Pan would be interested in this."
Stolen Shado-Pan Insignia ID 94223 · Consumable · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 94218 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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