This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Shield, item level 32, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 138 and sells to vendors for 5g 39s 89c. In MoP Classic it is item level 138 and sells to vendors for 5g 39s 89c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 42g 46s 37c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 138 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 5g 39s 89c |
| MoP Classic | 138 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 5g 39s 89c |
In the Appearances collection, Borean Ward is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 9318. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Borean Ward among its 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.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Borean Ward (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borean Ward (this item) | 32 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Versatility, +13 Intellect. Quest | Not listed | |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 150 gold on 61 realms |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 57 realms |
| Spell-Breaker Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 50 gold on 46 realms |
| Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 400 gold on 48 realms |
 Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 133 gold on 51 realms |
| Modani War-Shield | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 50 gold on 51 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 70 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 53 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 179 gold on 58 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,999 gold on 68 realms |
Frozen Shield has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Frozen Shield at 35 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Borean Ward among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37), Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37), Yaungol Battle Barrier (item level 38), Shardback Shield (item level 40) and Gul'rok Shield (item level 40).
Nearest lower item levels below Borean Ward among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27), Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26), Brutish Shield (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26) and Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Borean Ward uses icon file 134994, which 14 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Leeka's Shield ID 37107 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Plainkeeper Blockade ID 37520 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Munificent Bulwark ID 35857 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Nerubian Inner Husk ID 35817 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Lordaeron's Resolve ID 38463 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Wolfslayer's Crest ID 39010 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Bloody Bulwark ID 39011 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 37019 (37014 to 37024) were usually added in the same batch as Borean Ward: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Rod of Poacher Punishment ID 37014 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 32
Dowsing Rod ID 37015 · Weapon - Wand · item level 32
Wand of the Keeper ID 37016 · Weapon - Wand · item level 32
Nimble Blade ID 37017 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
G.E.H.T.A. ID 37018 · Weapon - Gun · item level 32 "Gun for the Ethical and Humane Treatment of Animals"
Grizzly Hide ID 37020 · Quest
Claw of the Tuskarr ID 37021 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 32
Shark Stabber ID 37022 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 32
Compact Arrow Launcher ID 37023 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 32
Medicine Stick ID 37024 · Armor · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 37019 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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