This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 584, requires level 80, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 5 items nearest to Astral Gladiator's Bulwark (item level 584) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 447 to 610.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Gladiator's Bulwark (this item) | 584 | 80 | +1089 Strength, +1634 Stamina, +452 Versatility, +267 Mastery, +3342 Intellect | Not listed |
 Algari Competitor's Shield | 577 | 80 | +1021 Strength, +1531 Stamina, +3131 Intellect. Crafted with Khaz Algar Blacksmithing | 1,402 gold on 79 realms |
 Gold-Plated Shield | 600 | 80 | +1265 Strength, +1897 Stamina, +489 Versatility, +346 Mastery, +3879 Intellect. World Drop | 2,199 gold on 45 realms |
 Nightfall Shadowalker's Bulwark | 610 | 80 | +1388 Strength, +2082 Stamina, +654 Mastery, +262 Haste, +4258 Intellect. Vendor | 3,942 gold on 67 realms |
| Expeditionary Bulwark | 545 | 70 | +758 Strength, +1136 Stamina, +2324 Intellect. World Drop | 42 gold on 49 realms |
 Dredger's Developed Defender | 447 | 80 | +304 Strength, +456 Stamina, +932 Intellect. Crafted with Khaz Algar Blacksmithing | 199 gold on 79 realms |
Nightfall Shadowalker's Bulwark has the highest item level here (610). The lowest listed price among them is Expeditionary Bulwark at 42 gold in the US Auction House.
Nearest lower item levels below Astral Gladiator's Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Worn Shadowguard Bastion (item level 400), Draconium Defender (item level 270), Haven Guard's Shield (item level 226), Blood-Tempered Bulwark (item level 197) and Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark (item level 197).
Astral Gladiator's Bulwark is part of the transmog set Astral Gladiator's Arsenal. The other 16 pieces:
Astral Gladiator's Splitter
Astral Gladiator's Dagger
Astral Gladiator's Warglaive
Astral Gladiator's Spear
Astral Gladiator's Staff
Astral Gladiator's Bow
Astral Gladiator's Scepter
Astral Gladiator's CenserAstral Gladiator's ShieldAstral Gladiator's Axe
Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea
Astral Gladiator's Claws
Astral Gladiator's CrossbowAstral Gladiator's Greatstaff
Astral Gladiator's Greatsword
Astral Gladiator's PulverizerBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Astral Gladiator's Bulwark uses icon file 6718454, which 9 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Astral Gladiator's Shield ID 230651 · Armor - Shield · item level 584Ward of the Weaving-Beast ID 237723 · Armor - Shield · item level 662Event Horizon ID 237741 · Armor - Shield · item level 662Astral Gladiator's Shield ID 248353 · Armor - ShieldManaforge Raider's Gamma Ward ID 249152 · Armor - ShieldManaforge Raider's Cosmic Ward ID 249185 · Armor - ShieldManaforge Raider's Umbral Ward ID 249186 · Armor - ShieldManaforge Raider's Devouring Ward ID 249187 · Armor - ShieldBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 230657 (230652 to 230662) were usually added in the same batch as Astral Gladiator's Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Astral Gladiator's Axe ID 230652 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 584Astral Gladiator's Cinquedea ID 230653 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 584Astral Gladiator's Claws ID 230654 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 584Astral Gladiator's Crossbow ID 230655 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 584Astral Gladiator's Greatstaff ID 230656 · Weapon - Staff · item level 584Astral Gladiator's Greatsword ID 230658 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 584Astral Gladiator's Pulverizer ID 230659 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 584
Astral Gladiator's Sword ID 230660 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 584Astral Gladiator's Skewer ID 230661 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 584
Astral Gladiator's Battlestaff ID 230662 · Weapon - Staff · item level 584The raw ItemSparse values for item 230657 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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