An Uncommon Shield, item level 35, binds when picked up. Sold by 3 vendor NPCs.

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Where it comes from

Vendor	NPC #31580	Dalaran
Vendor	NPC #31582	Dalaran
Vendor	NPC #96963	Dalaran 65.2, 22.8

Sold By

The game's collection data lists Bioluminescent Buckler as sold by 4 vendor NPCs in Dalaran. The 3 with the most spawn points are shown.

Vendor	Zone	Map	Waypoint	Other items it sells
NPC #31580	Dalaran	-	-	15
NPC #31582	Dalaran	-	-	15
NPC #96963	Dalaran	65.2, 22.8	`/way #627 65.2 22.8`	15

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 Horde's Hoard in Kelp'thar Forest.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 272 and sells to vendors for 10g 69s 47c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	35	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	45g 28s 56c
MoP Classic	272	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	10g 69s 47c

Bioluminescent Buckler Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Bioluminescent Buckler is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 13928. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Catapult Loading Scoop

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Bioluminescent Buckler Comes From

Quests That Reward Bioluminescent Buckler

1 quest lists Bioluminescent Buckler among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

The Horde's Hoard

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

How Bioluminescent Buckler 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 Bioluminescent Buckler (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 38.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Bioluminescent Buckler (this item)	35		+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Haste, +5 Mastery, +13 Intellect. Quest	Not listed
Frozen Shield	35	30	+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	35 gold on 48 realms
Titansteel Shield Wall	35	30	+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing	1,940 gold on 73 realms
Zom's Crackling Bulwark	35	30	+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop	5,277 gold on 59 realms
Northern Barrier	35	30	+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop	50 gold on 52 realms
Elementium Earthguard	37	32	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing	7,000 gold on 56 realms
Elementium Stormshield	37	32	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing	4,999 gold on 60 realms
Blockade's Lost Shield	37	32	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor	1,000 gold on 61 realms
Ward of the Red Widow	37	32	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop	300 gold on 59 realms
Skyking Bulwark	38	35	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop	591 gold on 45 realms
Crystal Pulse Shield	32	27	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop	280 gold on 45 realms

Skyking Bulwark has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Frozen Shield at 35 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Bioluminescent Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Plundered Torga Blessed Bulwark (item level 60).

Nearest lower item levels below Bioluminescent Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Force Reactive Disk (item level 29), The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29) and Sacred Guardian (item level 29).

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

Where Bioluminescent Buckler Fits

Where to Buy Bioluminescent Buckler

Bioluminescent Buckler is listed at 4 vendor placements. NPC 31582 stands in Dalaran.

NPC 31582 in Dalaran
NPC 31580 in Dalaran
NPC 97040 in Dalaran at 36.3, 55.3
NPC 96963 in Dalaran at 65.2, 22.8

Items That Share Bioluminescent Buckler's Icon

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

Sand-Scoured Protector ID 59744 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Sand-Scoured Protector ID 59741 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Catapult Loading Scoop ID 61460 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Wildlife Defender ID 57354 · Armor - Shield · item level 35

Items Numbered Next to Bioluminescent Buckler

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 59788 (59783 to 59796) were usually added in the same batch as Bioluminescent Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Damselfish Shoulderguards ID 59783 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Dreamfrond Skirt ID 59784 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Pounded Pewter Links ID 59785 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Wristguards of Prophetic Perishing ID 59786 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
God-Grinding Grips ID 59787 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Petrified Spider Crab ID 59792 · Armor · item level 35
Hippolyte's Glittering Necklace ID 59793 · Armor · item level 35
Signet of Galathea ID 59794 · Armor · item level 35
Harp Shell Shoulderplates ID 59795 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Treads of Decapod Death ID 59796 · Armor - Leather · item level 35