This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when picked up. Drops from Siamat in Lost City of the Tol'vir.
| Drop | Siamat in Lost City of the Tol'vir | Normal, Heroic |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #26352 | Netherstorm 33.2, 64.1 |
| Vendor | NPC #26378 | Tanaris 51.5, 28.1 |
| Vendor | NPC #26383 | Nagrand 66.2, 59.8 |
The game's collection data lists Zora's Ward as sold by 9 vendor NPCs in Netherstorm, Tanaris and Nagrand. The first vendor stands at 33.2, 64.1 on the Netherstorm map. The 3 with the most spawn points are shown.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #26352 | Netherstorm | 33.2, 64.1 | /way #109 33.2 64.1 | 136 |
| NPC #26378 | Tanaris | 51.5, 28.1 | /way #71 51.5 28.1 | 136 |
| NPC #26383 | Nagrand | 66.2, 59.8 | /way #107 66.2 59.8 | 136 |
Netherstorm 1 placement
VendorTanaris 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 346, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 16g 41s 68c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 55g 45s 48c |
| MoP Classic | 346 | 85 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 16g 41s 68c |
In the Appearances collection, Zora's Ward is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 13469. 16 other items wear the same appearance; 10 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Zora's Ward in the loot of 1 encounter.
Siamat in Lost City of the Tol'vir
Also drops from this encounter (18 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 Zora's Ward (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zora's Ward (this item) | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +4 Mastery, +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 |
 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 |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 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 |
 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 |
 Shardback Shield | 40 | 36 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Shardback Shield has the highest item level here (40).
Next item levels up from Zora's Ward among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72) and Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85).
Nearest lower item levels below Zora's Ward among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Death's Gamble (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Alabaster Shield (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28) and Ornate Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Zora's Ward is listed at 9 vendor placements; the first 4 are below. NPC 26384 stands in Blade's Edge Mountains at map coordinates 52.8, 42.0.
2 other items in the current build are also called Zora's Ward. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Zora's Ward ID 55880 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Zora's Ward ID 133277 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Zora's Ward uses icon file 463011, which 30 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Bulwark of the Primordial Mound ID 56426 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Crepuscular Shield ID 56322 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Shield of the Iron Maiden ID 56314 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Bulwark of the Primordial Mound ID 56096 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Zora's Ward ID 55880 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Crepuscular Shield ID 55788 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Shield of the Iron Maiden ID 55778 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Bulwark of the Scorned Man ID 67061 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 56402 (56397 to 56408) were usually added in the same batch as Zora's Ward: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Geordan's Cloak ID 56397 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Ring of Three Lights ID 56398 · Armor · item level 37
Mantle of Master Cho ID 56399 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Sorrowsong ID 56400 · Armor · item level 37
Leggings of the Path ID 56401 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Evelyn's Belt ID 56403 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Mirage Ring ID 56404 · Armor · item level 37
Impetuous Query ID 56406 · Armor · item level 37
Anhuur's Hymnal ID 56407 · Armor · item level 37
Awakening Footfalls ID 56408 · Armor - Leather · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 56402 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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