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

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Build history

First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).

One of the choices from Blast the Infernals! in Shadowmoon Valley.quests
One of the choices from Blast the Infernals! in Shadowmoon Valley.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In The Burning Crusade it is item level 111 and sells to vendors for 4g 45s 24c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 111 and sells to vendors for 4g 45s 24c. In MoP Classic it is item level 111 and sells to vendors for 4g 45s 24c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	32	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	42g 36s 47c
The Burning Crusade	111	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	4g 45s 24c
Wrath of the Lich King	111	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	4g 45s 24c
MoP Classic	111	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	4g 45s 24c

Bloodforged Guard Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Bloodforged Guard is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 6819. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Blood Knight Defender

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Bloodforged Guard Comes From

Quests That Reward Bloodforged Guard

2 quests list Bloodforged Guard 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 Bloodforged Guard 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 Bloodforged Guard (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
Bloodforged Guard (this item)	32		+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Quest	Not listed
Crystal Pulse Shield	32	27	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop	222 gold on 55 realms
Zangari Shield	31	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	146 gold on 57 realms
Outland Shield	31	26	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	50 gold on 54 realms
Shield of the Wayward Footman	31	26	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop	666 gold on 49 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 77 realms
Hero's Buckler	29	24	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop	200 gold on 48 realms
Engraved Wall	29	23	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	180 gold on 58 realms
Garrett Family Crest	29	24	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop	150 gold on 49 realms
Sacred Guardian	29		+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	1,999 gold on 74 realms
Titansteel Shield Wall	35	30	+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing	1,940 gold on 74 realms

Titansteel Shield Wall has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Outland Shield at 50 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Bloodforged Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Yaungol Battle Barrier (item level 38), Shardback Shield (item level 40), Gul'rok Shield (item level 40), Steelforged Shield (item level 44) and Steelforged Aegis (item level 44).

Nearest lower item levels below Bloodforged Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Brutish Shield (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26), Troll Protector (item level 25), Khan's Buckler (item level 25) and Tyrant's Shield (item level 25).

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

Where Bloodforged Guard Fits

Items That Share Bloodforged Guard's Icon

Bloodforged Guard uses icon file 134951, which 47 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Shield of the Wayward Footman ID 31200 · Armor - Shield · item level 31
Netherwing Defender's Shield ID 31491 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Landslide Buckler ID 29917 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Blood Knight Defender ID 27449 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Dawnforged Defender ID 34676 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Bayeaux Shield ID 25081 · Armor - Shield · item level 31
Spell-Breaker Shield ID 25080 · Armor - Shield · item level 31
Outland Shield ID 25079 · Armor - Shield · item level 31

Items Numbered Next to Bloodforged Guard

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 30986 (30981 to 30991) were usually added in the same batch as Bloodforged Guard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Grom'tor's Pendant of Conquest ID 30981 · Armor · item level 32
Lightbringer Gauntlets ID 30982 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Lightbringer Gloves ID 30983 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Spellbreaker's Buckler ID 30984 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Lightbringer Handguards ID 30985 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Lightbringer Faceguard ID 30987 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Lightbringer Greathelm ID 30988 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Lightbringer War-Helm ID 30989 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Lightbringer Breastplate ID 30990 · Armor - Plate · item level 33
Lightbringer Chestguard ID 30991 · Armor - Plate · item level 33