This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 34, requires level 27, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 159 and requires level 70. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 159, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c. In MoP Classic it is item level 159, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 7g 99s 20c |
| The Burning Crusade | 159 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 159 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| MoP Classic | 159 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Brutal Gladiator's Barrier is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 9092. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Brutal Gladiator's Barrier.
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 Brutal Gladiator's Barrier (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brutal Gladiator's Barrier (this item) | 34 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 71 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 61 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 47 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 49 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 280 gold on 47 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 7,000 gold on 57 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 54 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 200 gold on 54 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 50 silver on 49 realms |
Elementium Earthguard has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Zangari Shield at 50 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Brutal Gladiator's Barrier among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Shardback Shield (item level 40), Gul'rok Shield (item level 40), Stonebreaker Shield (item level 41), Steelforged Shield (item level 44) and Steelforged Aegis (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Brutal Gladiator's Barrier among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28) and Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27).
Brutal Gladiator's Barrier is part of the transmog set Brutal Gladiator's Arsenal. The other 16 pieces:
Brutal Gladiator's Baton of Light
Brutal Gladiator's Battle Staff
Brutal Gladiator's Bonecracker
Brutal Gladiator's Bonegrinder
Brutal Gladiator's ChopperBrutal Gladiator's Cleaver
Brutal Gladiator's Decapitator
Brutal Gladiator's Endgame
Brutal Gladiator's Gavel
Brutal Gladiator's GreatswordBrutal Gladiator's GrimoireBrutal Gladiator's Hacker
Brutal Gladiator's Heavy Crossbow
Brutal Gladiator's SlasherBrutal Gladiator's Fleshslicer
Brutal Gladiator's LongbowBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 34986 (34981 to 34991) were usually added in the same batch as Brutal Gladiator's Barrier: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Shake-n-Quake 5000 Control Unit ID 34981 · Quest
Massive Glowing Egg ID 34982 · Quest
Gorloc Spice Pouch ID 34983 · Quest
The Ultrasonic Screwdriver ID 34984 · Quest "This is some fancy gnomish engineering right here!"Brutal Gladiator's Baton of Light ID 34985 · Weapon - Wand · item level 33Brutal Gladiator's Battle Staff ID 34987 · Weapon - Staff · item level 33Brutal Gladiator's Bonecracker ID 34988 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 33Brutal Gladiator's Bonegrinder ID 34989 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 33
Brutal Gladiator's Chain Armor ID 34990 · Armor - Mail · item level 34
Brutal Gladiator's Chain Gauntlets ID 34991 · Armor - Mail · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 34986 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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