Who It Suits In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield Elemental Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield Restoration Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield Similar Items The 10 items nearest to Deadly Gladiator's Barrier (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 38.
Item Item Level Requires Level Stats Lowest Listed Price Deadly Gladiator's Barrier (this item) 35 30 +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Versatility, +13 Intellect. Vendor 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 66 realms Northern Barrier 35 30 +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop 50 gold on 56 realms Frozen Shield 35 30 +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop 33 gold on 49 realms Elementium Earthguard 37 32 +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing 2,999 gold on 59 realms Elementium Stormshield 37 32 +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing 2,999 gold on 61 realms Blockade's Lost Shield 37 32 +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor 1,000 gold on 57 realms Ward of the Red Widow 37 32 +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop 300 gold on 61 realms Yaungol Battle Barrier 38 30 +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop 19 gold on 48 realms Crystal Pulse Shield 32 27 +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop 208 gold on 56 realms
Yaungol Battle Barrier has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Yaungol Battle Barrier at 19 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Deadly Gladiator's Barrier 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 Deadly Gladiator's Barrier among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Engraved Wall (item level 29), Demon Guard (item level 29), Glorious Shield (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28) and Ornate Shield (item level 28).
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