This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 38, requires level 32, binds when picked up. Drops from Warmaster Blackhorn in Dragon Soul.
| Drop | Warmaster Blackhorn in Dragon Soul | 10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic) |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 410, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 25g 86s 97c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 38 | 32 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 19g 53s 95c |
| MoP Classic | 410 | 85 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 25g 86s 97c |
In the Appearances collection, Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 16609.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark in the loot of 1 encounter.
Warmaster Blackhorn in Dragon Soul
Also drops from this encounter (78 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 Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark (item level 38) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark (this item) | 38 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,649 gold on 62 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,420 gold on 66 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 51 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 500 gold on 51 realms |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 280 gold on 48 realms |
 Shardback Shield | 40 | 36 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 89 gold on 48 realms |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 49 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 72 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 6,500 gold on 56 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 |
Shardback Shield has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Northern Barrier at 33 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Sacred Guardian (item level 29), Hero's Buckler (item level 29), Engraved Wall (item level 29), Emerald Shield (item level 29) and Demon Guard (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
2 other items in the current build are also called Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark ID 77226 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark ID 78456 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark uses icon file 532284, which 7 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark ID 78456 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark ID 77226 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 78448 (78443 to 78453) were usually added in the same batch as Blackhorn's Mighty Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Imperfect Specimens 27 and 28 ID 78443 · Armor - Mail · item level 37
Dragonfracture Belt ID 78444 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Ataraxis, Cudgel of the Warmaster ID 78445 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 38
Shadow Wing Armbands ID 78446 · Armor - Leather · item level 38
Belt of the Beloved Companion ID 78447 · Armor - Mail · item level 38 "Blackhorn's first drake stayed with him forever"
Janglespur Jackboots ID 78449 · Armor - Cloth · item level 38
Timepiece of the Bronze Flight ID 78450 · Armor - Shield · item level 38
Visage of the Destroyer ID 78451 · Weapon - Staff · item level 38 "His presence echoed even in his absence"
Goriona's Collar ID 78452 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Ataraxis, Cudgel of the Warmaster ID 78453 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 78448 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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