An Uncommon Shield, item level 32, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).

One of the choices from Preying Upon the Weak in Howling Fjord.quests
One of the choices from Brains! Brains! Brains! in Howling Fjord.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 138 and sells to vendors for 5g 72s 61c. In MoP Classic it is item level 138 and sells to vendors for 5g 72s 61c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	32	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	45g 3s 67c
Wrath of the Lich King	138	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	5g 72s 61c
MoP Classic	138	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	5g 72s 61c

Arcanum Shield Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Arcanum Shield is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 4723. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Enduring Shield

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Arcanum Shield Comes From

Quests That Reward Arcanum Shield

2 quests list Arcanum Shield among their rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

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

How Arcanum Shield 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 Arcanum Shield (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
Arcanum Shield (this item)	32		+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +9 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Quest	Not listed
Zangari Shield	31	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	150 gold on 60 realms
Outland Shield	31	26	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	500 gold on 57 realms
Spell-Breaker Shield	31	26	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	50 gold on 46 realms
Shield of the Wayward Footman	31	26	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop	400 gold on 48 realms
Telaari Shield	30	24	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	133 gold on 51 realms
Modani War-Shield	30	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	50 gold on 52 realms
The Face of Doom	30	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	10,173 gold on 70 realms
Frozen Shield	35	30	+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	35 gold on 52 realms
Engraved Wall	29	23	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	179 gold on 58 realms
Sacred Guardian	29		+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	1,999 gold on 68 realms

Frozen Shield has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Frozen Shield at 35 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Arcanum Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37), Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37), Yaungol Battle Barrier (item level 38), Shardback Shield (item level 40) and Gul'rok Shield (item level 40).

Nearest lower item levels below Arcanum Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Aegis of Stormwind (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.

Where Arcanum Shield Fits

Items That Share Arcanum Shield's Icon

Arcanum Shield uses icon file 134953, which 21 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Emperor Shield ID 25073 · Armor - Shield · item level 30
Northman's Shield ID 25072 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Farstrider's Buckler ID 23395 · Armor - Shield · item level 4
Steel Rimmed Buckler ID 23365 · Armor - Shield · item level 2
Warleader's Shield ID 15991 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Studded Ring Shield ID 15695 · Armor - Shield · item level 21
Pillager's Shield ID 15563 · Armor - Shield · item level 21
Thick Scale Shield ID 15552 · Armor - Shield · item level 21

Items Numbered Next to Arcanum Shield

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 35865 (35860 to 35870) were usually added in the same batch as Arcanum Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Flexible Leather Footwraps ID 35860 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Inescapable Girdle ID 35861 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Light-Bound Chestguard ID 35862 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Earth-Infused Leggings ID 35863 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Fizznik's Patented Earwarmer ID 35864 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Master Artilleryman Boots ID 35866 · Armor - Plate · item level 32
Nimblefinger Band ID 35867 · Armor · item level 32
Grounded Pants ID 35868 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Hex-Linked Stronghelm ID 35869 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Stoneground Cleaver ID 35870 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32

Arcanum Shield Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 35865 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 225 gold18 silver
Vendor sell price: 45 gold3 silver
Material: Metal
Equip slot: Shield
Expansion ID: 2
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

Arcanum Shield