This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 424, requires level 70, binds when picked up. Drops from Echo of Neltharion in Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible.
| Drop | Echo of Neltharion in Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible |
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First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
In the Appearances collection, Calamity's Herald is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance IDs: 78322, 78320, 78324, 78325. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Calamity's Herald in the loot of 1 encounter.
Neltharion, Twisted Aberration, Voice From Beyond in Aberrus, the Shadowed Crucible
Also drops from this encounter (18 other items):
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 2 items nearest to Calamity's Herald (item level 424) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 400 to 447.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamity's Herald (this item) | 424 | 70 | +245 Strength, +368 Stamina, +106 Critical Strike, +56 Haste, +753 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Dredger's Developed Defender | 447 | 80 | +304 Strength, +456 Stamina, +932 Intellect. Crafted with Khaz Algar Blacksmithing | 799 gold on 79 realms |
 Worn Shadowguard Bastion | 400 | 80 | +196 Strength, +294 Stamina, +84 Mastery, +59 Haste, +602 Intellect. World Drop | 3,500 gold on 45 realms |
Dredger's Developed Defender has the highest item level here (447). The lowest listed price among them is Dredger's Developed Defender at 799 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Calamity's Herald among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Expeditionary Bulwark (item level 545), Algari Competitor's Shield (item level 577) and Nightfall Shadowalker's Bulwark (item level 610).
Nearest lower item levels below Calamity's Herald among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Draconium Defender (item level 270), Blood-Tempered Bulwark (item level 197), Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark (item level 197), Tarnished Dawnlit Defender (item level 197) and Sylvan Whiteshield (item level 190).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Calamity's Herald uses icon file 4678246, which 12 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
Crucible Raider's Bronzed Greatshield ID 217575 · Armor - ShieldCrucible Raider's Shadowed Greatshield ID 217576 · Armor - ShieldBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 202558 (202552 to 202565) were usually added in the same batch as Calamity's Herald: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Underlight Conjurer's Gloves ID 202552 · Armor - Cloth · item level 421
Underlight Conjurer's Treads ID 202553 · Armor - Cloth · item level 415
Underlight Conjurer's Vestment ID 202554 · Armor - Cloth · item level 421
Zskarn's Autopsy Scalpel ID 202555 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 421Hellsteel Mutilator ID 202557 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 415
Infernal Shadelance ID 202559 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 415
Claws of the Blazing Behemoth ID 202560 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 421
Obsidian Stirring Staff ID 202563 · Weapon - Staff · item level 415
Fang of the Sundered Flame ID 202564 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 424
Erethos, the Empty Promise ID 202565 · Weapon - Staff · item level 424The raw ItemSparse values for item 202558 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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