This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up. Drops from Tortos in Throne of Thunder.
| Drop | Tortos in Throne of Thunder | 10 Player, 25 Player |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 522, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 30g 23s 92c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 22g 57s 63c |
| MoP Classic | 522 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 30g 23s 92c |
In the Appearances collection, Tortos' Discarded Shell is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 20117. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Tortos' Discarded Shell in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (59 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 Tortos' Discarded Shell (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 37 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortos' Discarded Shell (this item) | 40 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Haste, +5 Critical Strike, +15 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Skyking Bulwark | 38 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +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 |
| Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 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 |
Steelforged Shield has the highest item level here (44).
Next item levels up from Tortos' Discarded Shell 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 Tortos' Discarded Shell among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Force Reactive Disk (item level 29), The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29) and Garrett Family Crest (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
4 other items in the current build are also called Tortos' Discarded Shell. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 95692 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 96064 · Armor - Shield · item level 40Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 96436 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 96808 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Tortos' Discarded Shell uses icon file 774421, which 13 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 95692 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 96064 · Armor - Shield · item level 40Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 96436 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 96808 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 94778 (94773 to 94783) were usually added in the same batch as Tortos' Discarded Shell: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Shoulderguards of Centripetal Destruction ID 94773 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Beakbreaker Greatcloak ID 94774 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Beady-Eye Bracers ID 94775 · Armor - Mail · item level 40
Amulet of the Primal Turtle ID 94776 · Armor · item level 40
Grips of Vampiric Cruelty ID 94777 · Armor - Leather · item level 40
Robes of Concussive Shocks ID 94779 · Armor - Leather · item level 40
Crystal-Claw Gloves ID 94780 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Azure Shell Bracers ID 94781 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Stonegaze Hood ID 94782 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Spaulders of Quaking Fear ID 94783 · Armor - Mail · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 94778 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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