This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
Encounters that drop this item, from the game's own dungeon journal. Drop chances are not stored in the client data we mine, so none are shown here.
Deploy the Shellward to absorb up to 40% of incoming damage until damage has been prevented for up to 30 sec. The Shellward hardens while you are below 40% health, reducing damage by 80% instead. Deal Physical damage to melee attackers while the Shellward holds.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
First Mate's Shellward is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. Its first-party game data (identity, effects and sources) is read from the official World of Warcraft client build.
First Mate's Shellward carries Agility or Strength, the primary stat of Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Protection and Retribution Paladin; Beast Mastery, Marksmanship and Survival Hunter; Assassination, Outlaw and Subtlety Rogue; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight; Enhancement Shaman; Brewmaster and Windwalker Monk; Feral and Guardian Druid; Havoc and Vengeance Demon Hunter.
The 4 items nearest to First Mate's Shellward (item level 219) in item level among Armor > Miscellaneous, Trinket slot, from item level 197 to 220.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Mate's Shellward (this item) | 219 | 90 | +61 Agility or Strength | Not listed |
 Darkmoon Deck: Blood | 220 | 90 | +62 Agility or Strength or Intellect | 360 gold on 82 realms |
 Thalassian Competitor's Medallion | 197 | 70 | +50 Agility or Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Midnight Inscription | 299 gold on 82 realms |
 Thalassian Competitor's Insignia of Alacrity | 197 | 70 | +63 Haste. Crafted with Midnight Inscription | 288 gold on 82 realms |
 Thalassian Competitor's Emblem | 197 | 70 | +50 Agility or Strength or Intellect. Crafted with Midnight Inscription | 277 gold on 82 realms |
Darkmoon Deck: Blood has the highest item level here (220). The lowest listed price among them is Thalassian Competitor's Emblem at 277 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from First Mate's Shellward among Armor > Miscellaneous, Trinket slot: Shadowed Essence (item level 571), Darkmoon Deck: Radiance (item level 577), Darkmoon Deck: Symbiosis (item level 577), Darkmoon Deck: Vivacity (item level 577) and Darkmoon Deck: Ascension (item level 577).
Nearest lower item levels below First Mate's Shellward among Armor > Miscellaneous, Trinket slot: Darkmoon Deck: Void (item level 90), Darkmoon Deck: Hunt (item level 90), Darkmoon Deck: Rot (item level 90), Prophecy Tarot (item level 46) and Savage Tarot (item level 43).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Tracked changes to First Mate's Shellward between game data builds, newest first.
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