This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 37, requires level 31, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 333, requires level 83 and sells to vendors for 15g 42s 14c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 31 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 54g 5s 76c |
| MoP Classic | 333 | 83 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 15g 42s 14c |
Appearance ID: 13510. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
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 Bulwark of the Primordial Mound (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwark of the Primordial Mound (this item) | 37 | 31 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +6 Dodge, +3 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect | Not listed |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 52 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 999 gold on 63 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 95 gold on 58 realms |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 52 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 44 gold on 49 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 55 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,909 gold on 72 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 65 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 25 gold on 52 realms |
 Shardback Shield | 40 | 36 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 51 realms |
Shardback Shield has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Spiritguard Shield at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Bulwark of the Primordial Mound among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72) and Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85).
Nearest lower item levels below Bulwark of the Primordial Mound among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Alabaster Shield (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28) and Templar Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Bulwark of the Primordial Mound. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Bulwark of the Primordial Mound ID 56426 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Bulwark of the Primordial Mound uses icon file 463011, which 30 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Zora's Ward ID 55880 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Shield of the Iron Maiden ID 56314 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Crepuscular Shield ID 56322 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Zora's Ward ID 56402 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Crepuscular Shield ID 55788 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Shield of the Iron Maiden ID 55778 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Bulwark of the Primordial Mound ID 56426 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Bulwark of the Scorned Man ID 67061 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 56096 (56089 to 56101) were usually added in the same batch as Bulwark of the Primordial Mound: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Horrorjaw's Hide ID 56089 · Quest "You could cover an entire wagon with this thing!"
Krom'gar Log Book ID 56091 · Quest
Breastplate of the Risen Land ID 56093 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Underworld Cord ID 56094 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Mouth of the Earth ID 56095 · Armor · item level 37
Soul Releaser ID 56097 · Weapon - Staff · item level 37
Red Beam Cord ID 56098 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Fingers of Light ID 56099 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Right Eye of Rajh ID 56100 · Armor · item level 37
Sun Strike ID 56101 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 37The raw ItemSparse values for item 56096 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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