An Uncommon Shield, item level 35, binds when picked up. Sold by a vendor NPC.

Downloads

Where it comes from

Vendor	NPC #26091	Isle of Quel'Danas 50.2, 40.1

Sold By

The game's collection data lists Wildlife Defender as sold by a vendor NPC in Isle of Quel'Danas. The vendor stands at 50.2, 40.1 on the Isle of Quel'Danas map.

Vendor	Zone	Map	Waypoint	Other items it sells
NPC #26091	Isle of Quel'Danas	50.2, 40.1	`/way #122 50.2 40.1`	84

Isle of Quel'Danas 1 placement

Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.

Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from The Bears Up There in Mount Hyjal.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 272 and sells to vendors for 10g 38s 15c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	35	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	43g 95s 90c
MoP Classic	272	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	10g 38s 15c

Wildlife Defender Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Wildlife Defender is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 13208. 8 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Wildlife Defender Comes From

Quests That Reward Wildlife Defender

1 quest lists Wildlife Defender among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

The Bears Up There with Stickyfoot Sandals, Treegrip Pants

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Wildlife Defender Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:

Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
Elemental Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
Restoration Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Wildlife Defender (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 37.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Wildlife Defender (this item)	35		+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Quest	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
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
Crystal Pulse Shield	32	27	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Zangari Shield	31	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed

Elementium Earthguard has the highest item level here (37).

Next item levels up from Wildlife Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).

Nearest lower item levels below Wildlife Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28) and Alabaster Shield (item level 28).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Wildlife Defender Fits

Where to Buy Wildlife Defender

Wildlife Defender is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 26091 stands in Isle of Quel'Danas at map coordinates 50.2, 40.1.

NPC 26091 in Isle of Quel'Danas at 50.2, 40.1

Items That Share Wildlife Defender's Icon

Wildlife Defender uses icon file 380535, which 17 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:

Crystalvein Shield ID 55432 · Armor - Shield · item level 36
Ravencrest Shield ID 55430 · Armor - Shield · item level 36
Direforge Shield ID 55428 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Rethban Shield ID 55426 · Armor - Shield · item level 35

Items Numbered Next to Wildlife Defender

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 57354 (57349 to 57359) were usually added in the same batch as Wildlife Defender: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Helm of the Mendicant ID 57349 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Kindleprotector Staff ID 57350 · Weapon - Staff · item level 35
Gutrip Gauntlets ID 57351 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Gore-Stained Shoulderpads ID 57352 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Calcified Gizzard ID 57353 · Armor · item level 35
Treegrip Pants ID 57355 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Stickyfoot Sandals ID 57356 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Anvilcrush Bracers ID 57357 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Coreforged Girdle ID 57358 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Drape of Smoldering Dreams ID 57359 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35