This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Shield, item level 50, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
In the Appearances collection, Tideguard Bulwark is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 36406. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Scorched Plateau DefenderRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Tideguard Bulwark among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 Tideguard Bulwark (item level 50) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 38 to 60.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tideguard Bulwark (this item) | 50 | +6 Strength, +9 Stamina, +5 Haste, +6 Critical Strike, +18 Intellect. Quest | Not listed | |
 Stonecrag Shield | 44 | 40 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Steelforged Shield | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Steelforged Aegis | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Stormsteel Shield | 59 | 50 | +7 Strength, +10 Stamina, +21 Intellect. Profession | Not listed |
 Plundered Torga Blessed Bulwark | 60 | 50 | +7 Strength, +11 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +6 Haste, +22 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Plundered Jadefury Shield | 60 | 50 | +7 Strength, +11 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +6 Critical Strike, +22 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sinister Combatant's Shield | 60 | 50 | +7 Strength, +11 Stamina, +22 Intellect. Profession | Not listed |
| Notorious Combatant's Shield | 60 | 50 | +7 Strength, +11 Stamina, +22 Intellect. Profession | Not listed |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Plundered Torga Blessed Bulwark has the highest item level here (60).
Next item levels up from Tideguard Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72), Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85), Blood-Tempered Bulwark (item level 197), Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark (item level 197) and Tarnished Dawnlit Defender (item level 197).
Nearest lower item levels below Tideguard Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Elementium Earthguard (item level 37), Elementium Stormshield (item level 37), Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37), Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37) and Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Tideguard Bulwark uses icon file 1723673, which 13 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Great Sea Buckler ID 155081 · Armor - Shield · item level 50Proudmoore Marine's Crest ID 158330 · Armor - Shield · item level 50Giant Yeti's Bowl ID 158683 · Armor - Shield · item level 58Coldscale Shield ID 159803 · Armor - Shield · item level 58Ironcrest Bulwark ID 159804 · Armor - Shield · item level 58Coralshell Barrier ID 159805 · Armor - Shield · item level 58Dockyard Targe ID 159806 · Armor - Shield · item level 58Ai'twen's Defender ID 160396 · Armor - Shield · item level 50Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 155228 (155223 to 155236) were usually added in the same batch as Tideguard Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Kraulguard Longsword ID 155223 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 50Tideguard Spellblade ID 155224 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 50
Bramblehulk Greatsword ID 155225 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 50
Storm's Wake Baton ID 155226 · Weapon - Wand · item level 50
Proudmoore Battalion Shield ID 155227 · Armor - Shield · item level 50
Abyssal Beacon ID 155229 · Armor · item level 50
Purified Tideblood Band ID 155231 · Armor · item level 50
Proudmoore Battalion Cloak ID 155232 · Armor - Cloth · item level 50
Vineshaper's Grasp ID 155235 · Armor · item level 50
Stormwarden Seal ID 155236 · Armor · item level 50The raw ItemSparse values for item 155228 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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