This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 34, requires level 28, binds when picked up. Drops from The Prophet Tharon'ja in Drak'Tharon Keep.
| Drop | The Prophet Tharon'ja in Drak'Tharon Keep | Normal, Heroic |
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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 171, requires level 74 and sells to vendors for 82s 98c. In MoP Classic it is item level 171, requires level 74 and sells to vendors for 8g 29s 81c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 28 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 54g 39s 29c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 171 | 74 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 82s 98c |
| MoP Classic | 171 | 74 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 8g 29s 81c |
In the Appearances collection, Tharon'ja's Aegis is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 9261. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Tharon'ja's Aegis in the loot of 1 encounter.
The Prophet Tharon'ja in Drak'Tharon Keep
Also drops from this encounter (10 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 Tharon'ja's Aegis (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tharon'ja's Aegis (this item) | 34 | 28 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 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 |
 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 |
Elementium Earthguard has the highest item level here (37).
Next item levels up from Tharon'ja's Aegis among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stonecrag Shield (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59) and Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Tharon'ja's Aegis among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28) and Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Tharon'ja's Aegis uses icon file 134996, which 23 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Tor's Crest ID 37061 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Facade Shield of Glyphs ID 37216 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blade-Binding Bulwark ID 37810 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Bulwark of the Warchief ID 38452 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Relentless Gladiator's Redoubt ID 42572 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Bulwark of Redemption ID 44032 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 35636 (35631 to 35641) were usually added in the same batch as Tharon'ja's Aegis: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crystal Pendant of Warding ID 35631 · Armor · item level 34
Robes of Novos ID 35632 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Staff of the Great Reptile ID 35633 · Weapon - Staff · item level 34
Scabrous-Hide Helm ID 35634 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Stable Master's Breeches ID 35635 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Muradin's Lost Greaves ID 35637 · Armor - Plate · item level 34Helmet of Living Flesh ID 35638 · Armor - Mail · item level 34
Brighthelm of Guarding ID 35639 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Darkweb Bindings ID 35640 · Armor - Mail · item level 34
Scytheclaw Boots ID 35641 · Armor - Leather · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 35636 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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