This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Plate Shoulder, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 516, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 25g 67s 91c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 19g 4s 84c |
| MoP Classic | 516 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 25g 67s 91c |
In the Appearances collection, Thunder Bastion Pauldrons is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17663. 15 other items wear the same appearance; 9 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Thunder Bastion Pauldrons suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Thunder Bastion Pauldrons (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot, from item level 37 to 47.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder Bastion Pauldrons (this item) | 40 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +10 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Spaulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Mastery. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Shoulders | 39 | 35 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Critical Strike, +6 Haste. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Temple Pauldrons | 38 | 34 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Heaving Plates of Protection | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +6 Parry, +6 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Pauldrons of Edward the Odd | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina, +5 Parry, +6 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ghost-Forged Shoulders | 37 | 32 | +6 Strength or Intellect, +9 Stamina. World Drop | Not listed |
 Truesteel Pauldrons | 44 | 35 | +10 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Leystone Pauldrons | 47 | 41 | +11 Stamina, +7 Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Legion Blacksmithing | Not listed |
Leystone Pauldrons has the highest item level here (47).
Next item levels up from Thunder Bastion Pauldrons among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Twilight Dragon's Pauldrons (item level 60), Geocrag Spaulders (item level 60), Razorfin Shoulderguards (item level 60), Tomb-Keeper's Spaulders (item level 60) and Bloodwake Spaulders (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Thunder Bastion Pauldrons among Armor > Plate, Shoulder slot: Icebane Mantle (item level 29), Polished Obsidian Pauldrons (item level 29), Imbued Plate Pauldrons (item level 29), Commander's Pauldrons (item level 29) and Exalted Epaulets (item level 29).
Thunder Bastion Pauldrons is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Stonestep Boots
Bubble-Breaker Bracers
Sparkbreath Girdle
Gauntlets of Resolute FuryBubble-Breaker BracersStonestep BootsSparkbreath GirdleGauntlets of Resolute FuryRi'mok's Shattered ScaleAxebreaker Gauntlets
Sap-Encrusted LegplatesSpaulders of Immovable Stone
Helm of Rising FlameWaistplate of Imminent Resurrection
Canine Commander's BreastplateBreastplate of Wracking SoulsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Thunder Bastion Pauldrons uses icon file 615172, which 38 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Doubtcrusher Pauldrons ID 98244 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Lightning Pillar Pauldrons ID 98223 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Spaulders of Immovable Stone ID 100970 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Lightning Rod Pauldrons ID 93120 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Yaungolian Pauldrons ID 93099 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 98255 (98250 to 98260) were usually added in the same batch as Thunder Bastion Pauldrons: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Thunder Bastion Breastplate ID 98250 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Sabatons ID 98251 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Gauntlets ID 98252 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Helm ID 98253 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Legplates ID 98254 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Girdle ID 98256 · Armor - Plate · item level 40Thunder Bastion Vambraces ID 98257 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Thunder Bastion Seal ID 98258 · Armor · item level 40
Armored Blue Dragonhawk ID 98259 · Miscellaneous · item level 30 "Teaches you how to summon this mount. This is a flying mount."
Immaculate Pandaren Spear ID 98260 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 98255 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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