A Rare Shield, item level 12, binds when picked up. Sold by 2 vendor NPCs.

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Where it comes from

Vendor	NPC #28992	Dalaran
Vendor	NPC #96977	Dalaran 51.5, 72.4

Sold By

The game's collection data lists Deathgate Shield as sold by 2 vendor NPCs in Dalaran.

Vendor	Zone	Map	Waypoint	Other items it sells
NPC #28992	Dalaran	-	-	97
NPC #96977	Dalaran	51.5, 72.4	`/way #627 51.5 72.4`	97

Dalaran 1 placement

Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.

Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from Counterattack! in Northern Barrens.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 20 and sells to vendors for 10s 75c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	12	Rare	Binds when picked up	12s 36c
MoP Classic	20	Rare	Binds when picked up	10s 75c

Deathgate Shield Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Deathgate Shield is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 1496. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Jouster's Crest

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Deathgate Shield Comes From

Quests That Reward Deathgate Shield

1 quest lists Deathgate Shield among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Counterattack! with Shield of the Barrens, Suppressor's Wand

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Deathgate Shield Compares

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 Deathgate Shield (item level 12) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 14 to 19.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Deathgate Shield (this item)	12		+2 Strength, +3 Stamina, +5 Intellect. Quest	Not listed
Outrunner's Shield	14	8	+2 Strength, +3 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop	543 gold on 52 realms
Box Shield	14	9	World Drop	50 gold on 54 realms
Redbeard Crest	15		+2 Strength, +4 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop	500 gold on 54 realms
Dervish Buckler	18	11	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop	12 gold on 48 realms
Battleforge Shield	18	11	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop	20 gold on 55 realms
Targe Shield	18	11	World Drop	100 gold on 46 realms
Resplendent Guardian	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Parry, +10 Intellect	500 gold on 59 realms
Glimmering Shield	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	200 gold on 56 realms
Infiltrator Buckler	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	50 gold on 57 realms
Scaled Shield	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	27 gold on 61 realms

Glimmering Shield has the highest item level here (19). The lowest listed price among them is Dervish Buckler at 12 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Deathgate Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Pillager's Shield (item level 21), Glyphed Buckler (item level 22), Jouster's Crest (item level 22), Knight's Crest (item level 22) and Trickster's Protector (item level 22).

Nearest lower item levels below Deathgate Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Drakonid's Jade Bulwark (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Icewall (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Firewall (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Windwall (item level 1) and Sunfury Great Bulwark (item level 1).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Deathgate Shield Fits

Where to Buy Deathgate Shield

Deathgate Shield is listed at 2 vendor placements. NPC 28992 stands in Dalaran.

NPC 28992 in Dalaran
NPC 96977 in Dalaran at 51.5, 72.4

Items That Share Deathgate Shield's Icon

Deathgate Shield uses icon file 134953, which 21 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Blackrock Shield ID 60708 · Armor - Shield · item level 10
Aegis of Faith ID 60922 · Armor - Shield · item level 15
Warpwood Shield ID 65993 · Armor - Shield · item level 22
Arcanum Shield ID 35865 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Emperor Shield ID 25073 · Armor - Shield · item level 30
Northman's Shield ID 25072 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Farstrider's Buckler ID 23395 · Armor - Shield · item level 4
Steel Rimmed Buckler ID 23365 · Armor - Shield · item level 2

Items Numbered Next to Deathgate Shield

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 59593 (59588 to 59598) were usually added in the same batch as Deathgate Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Cutthroat Band ID 59588 · Armor · item level 12
Bloodfeather Ring ID 59589 · Armor · item level 12
Darsok's Ring ID 59590 · Armor · item level 12
Shield of the Barrens ID 59591 · Armor - Shield · item level 12
Suppressor's Wand ID 59592 · Weapon - Wand · item level 12
Gnomish X-Ray Scope ID 59594 · Consumable · item level 32
R19 Threatfinder ID 59595 · Consumable · item level 32
Safety Catch Removal Kit ID 59596 · Consumable · item level 32
Personal World Destroyer ID 59597 · Miscellaneous "Teaches you how to summon this companion."
Finely-Tuned Throat Needler ID 59598 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 37