This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when picked up. Drops from Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair.
| Drop | Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair |
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First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 125, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 8g 11s 75c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 258, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 8g 11s 75c. In MoP Classic it is item level 125, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 8g 11s 74c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 42s 18c |
| The Burning Crusade | 125 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 11s 75c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 258 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 11s 75c |
| MoP Classic | 125 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 11s 74c |
In the Appearances collection, Aldori Legacy Defender is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 7373.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Aldori Legacy Defender in the loot of 1 encounter.
Gruul the Dragonkiller in Gruul's Lair
Also drops from this encounter (14 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 Aldori Legacy Defender (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldori Legacy Defender (this item) | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +3 Haste, +3 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 451 gold on 45 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 146 gold on 47 realms |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 240 gold on 48 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 13,252 gold on 77 realms |
 Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 140 gold on 49 realms |
| Modani War-Shield | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 47 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 71 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 6,500 gold on 55 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 33 gold on 44 realms |
 Force Reactive Disk | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 8,499 gold on 70 realms |
Titansteel Shield Wall has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Modani War-Shield at 27 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Aldori Legacy Defender 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 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Aldori Legacy Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Jade Deflector (item level 27), Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26), Brutish Shield (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26) and Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Aldori Legacy Defender uses icon file 134975, which 7 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Crest of the Sha'tar ID 29176 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Vindicator Vuuleen's Shield ID 30415 · Quest "The shield does not appear to have a scratch on it, as if it's surface was somehow magically maintained."Ancient Draenei Crest ID 31734 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Ogri'la Aegis ID 32652 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Enchant Shield - Intellect ID 35448 · Consumable · item level 27Commendation of The Sha'tar ID 129946 · ConsumableUnblemished Sigil of Argus ID 152781 · Armor · item level 50Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 28825 (28820 to 28830) were usually added in the same batch as Aldori Legacy Defender: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
High Warlord's Dreadweave Mantle ID 28820 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
High Warlord's Dreadweave Robe ID 28821 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Teeth of Gruul ID 28822 · Armor · item level 32
Eye of Gruul ID 28823 · Armor · item level 32
Gauntlets of Martial Perfection ID 28824 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Shuriken of Negation ID 28826 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 32
Gauntlets of the Dragonslayer ID 28827 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Gronn-Stitched Girdle ID 28828 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Arklon Crystal Artifact ID 28829 · Quest "Hopefully this is the one that the nether-stalker is looking for."
Dragonspine Trophy ID 28830 · Armor · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 28825 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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