A Rare Shield, item level 33, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Blade-Binding Bulwark's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 34,209 gold35 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 12,559 gold65 silver to 58,768 gold58 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 17% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 34,209 gold35 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 158, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 7g 34s 51c. In MoP Classic it is item level 158, requires level 76 and sells to vendors for 7g 34s 51c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 29 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 51g 57s 32c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 158 | 76 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 7g 34s 51c |
| MoP Classic | 158 | 76 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 7g 34s 51c |
In the Appearances collection, Blade-Binding Bulwark is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9765. 16 other items wear the same appearance; 2 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Blade-Binding Bulwark (item level 33) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 30 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blade-Binding Bulwark (this item) | 33 | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 3,000 gold on 34 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 53 realms |
 Fel-Iron Shield | 32 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 25 gold on 51 realms |
 Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 50 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,800 gold on 74 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 3,999 gold on 62 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 100 gold on 57 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 150 gold on 56 realms |
| Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 53 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 13,557 gold on 72 realms |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 300 gold on 57 realms |
Zulian Swirling Shield has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Fel-Iron Shield at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Blade-Binding Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Gul'rok Shield (item level 40), Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Blade-Binding Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Templar Shield (item level 28), Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27), Overlord's Shield (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27) and Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blade-Binding Bulwark uses icon file 134996, which 23 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Facade Shield of Glyphs ID 37216 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Bulwark of the Warchief ID 38452 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Tor's Crest ID 37061 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Tharon'ja's Aegis ID 35636 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Relentless Gladiator's Redoubt ID 42572 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Bulwark of Redemption ID 44032 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 37810 (37805 to 37815) were usually added in the same batch as Blade-Binding Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Melia's Magnificent Scepter ID 37805 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 33
Zabra's Misplaced Staff ID 37806 · Weapon - Staff · item level 34
Lydia's Sharpened Swordbreaker ID 37807 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 33
Dragonjaw Mauler ID 37808 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 34
Roc-Feather Longbow ID 37809 · Weapon - Bow · item level 34
Captain Carver's Persuader ID 37811 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 33
Petrified Ironwood Smasher ID 37812 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 33
Banner Slicer ID 37813 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33
Iron Dwarf Smith Pauldrons ID 37814 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Emerald Essence ID 37815 · ConsumableThe raw ItemSparse values for item 37810 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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