This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from The Northrend Beasts in Trial of the Crusader.
| Drop | The Northrend Beasts in Trial of the Crusader | 25 Player |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 238, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 14g 92s 58c. In MoP Classic it is item level 245, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 14g 92s 58c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 32s 59c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 238 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 14g 92s 58c |
| MoP Classic | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 14g 92s 58c |
In the Appearances collection, Crystal Plated Vanguard is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11713. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Forlorn BarrierRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Crystal Plated Vanguard in the loot of 1 encounter.
Acidmaw and Dreadscale, Gormok the Impaler, Icehowl in Trial of the Crusader
Also drops from this encounter (111 other items):
Chestplate of the Towering MonstrosityCrystal Plated Vanguard
Boneshatter Armplates
Breastplate of Cruel IntentBreastplate of Cruel Intent
Band of the Violent TempermentBand of the Violent TempermentBoneshatter ArmplatesSee 80 of the 112 items in the Acidmaw and Dreadscale loot table
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 Crystal Plated Vanguard (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Plated Vanguard (this item) | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +3 Parry, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,940 gold on 76 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 69 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 53 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 60 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 63 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 58 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 650 gold on 60 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 19 gold on 49 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 57 realms |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 700 gold on 50 realms |
Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Yaungol Battle Barrier at 19 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Crystal Plated Vanguard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stonecrag Shield (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59) and Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Crystal Plated Vanguard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Templar Shield (item level 28), Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27), Overlord's Shield (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27) and Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Crystal Plated Vanguard. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Crystal Plated Vanguard ID 46964 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Crystal Plated Vanguard uses icon file 304710, which 6 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Crystal Plated Vanguard ID 46964 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Bulwark of the Royal Guard ID 47835 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Bulwark of the Royal Guard ID 47978 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Skyguardian's Shield ID 90389 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Modular Platinum Plating ID 168965 · Armor · item level 78Bulwark of the Royal Guard ID 171595 · Armor - Shield · item level 60Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 46963 (46958 to 46968) were usually added in the same batch as Crystal Plated Vanguard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Steel Bladebreaker ID 46958 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Band of the Violent Temperment ID 46959 · Armor · item level 35Breastplate of Cruel Intent ID 46960 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Boneshatter Armplates ID 46961 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Chestplate of the Towering Monstrosity ID 46962 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Crystal Plated Vanguard ID 46964 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Breastplate of Cruel Intent ID 46965 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Band of the Violent Temperment ID 46966 · Armor · item level 35Boneshatter Armplates ID 46967 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Chestplate of the Towering Monstrosity ID 46968 · Armor - Plate · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 46963 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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