This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 34, requires level 29, 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 166, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 7g 80s 94c. In MoP Classic it is item level 166, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 7g 80s 94c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 6g 41s 67c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 166 | 78 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 7g 80s 94c |
| MoP Classic | 166 | 78 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 7g 80s 94c |
In the Appearances collection, Bulwark of the Warchief is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 10010. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Bulwark of the Warchief.
Shield of the Lion-HeartedRead 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 Warchief (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulwark of the Warchief (this item) | 34 | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +7 Dodge, +6 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 53 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,940 gold on 73 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 63 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 25 gold on 55 realms |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 56 realms |
 Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 400 gold on 50 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 999 gold on 64 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 95 gold on 56 realms |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 53 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 150 gold on 61 realms |
Zulian Swirling Shield has the highest item level here (37). 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 Warchief among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Bulwark of the Warchief among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28), Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27) and Overlord's Shield (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Bulwark of the Warchief uses icon file 134996, which 23 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Blade-Binding Bulwark ID 37810 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Facade Shield of Glyphs ID 37216 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Tor'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 38452 (38448 to 38457) were usually added in the same batch as Bulwark of the Warchief: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Leather Melee Leatherworking Gloves ID 38448 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Shield of the Lion-Hearted ID 38453 · Armor - Shield · item level 34
Warsong Punisher ID 38454 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 34
Hammer of the Alliance Vanguard ID 38455 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 34
Sin'dorei Recurve Bow ID 38456 · Weapon - Bow · item level 34
Sawed-Off Hand Cannon ID 38457 · Weapon - Gun · item level 34 "Made in Ironforge - Bronzebeard Keg and Powder Ltd."The raw ItemSparse values for item 38452 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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