This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 39, requires level 35, binds when picked up. Drops from Tortos in Throne of Thunder.
| Drop | Tortos in Throne of Thunder | Looking For Raid |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 502, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 36g 38s 21c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 39 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 21g 74s 17c |
| MoP Classic | 502 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 36g 38s 21c |
In the Appearances collection, Tortos' Discarded Shell is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 20120. 1 other item wears 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 39) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tortos' Discarded Shell (this item) | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Haste, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 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 |
 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 |
Gul'rok Shield has the highest item level here (40).
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: Sacred Guardian (item level 29), Hero's Buckler (item level 29), Engraved Wall (item level 29), Demon Guard (item level 29) and Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28).
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 94778 · Armor - Shield · item level 40Tortos' 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 96064 · Armor - Shield · item level 40Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 96436 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 94778 · Armor - Shield · item level 40Tortos' Discarded Shell ID 96808 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 95692 (95687 to 95697) were usually added in the same batch as Tortos' Discarded Shell: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Beakbreaker Greatcloak ID 95687 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Azure Shell Bracers ID 95688 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Stonegaze Hood ID 95689 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Crystal-Claw Gloves ID 95690 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Shimmershell Cape ID 95691 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Vampire Bat-Hide Bracers ID 95693 · Armor - Leather · item level 39
Robes of Concussive Shocks ID 95694 · Armor - Leather · item level 39
Spaulders of Quaking Fear ID 95695 · Armor - Mail · item level 39
Refreshing Abalone Girdle ID 95696 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Tortos' Shellseizers ID 95697 · Armor - Plate · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 95692 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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