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 23s 37c |
| 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, Forlorn Barrier is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11803. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Crystal Plated VanguardRead from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Forlorn Barrier 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):
Legwraps of the Broken Beast
Barb of Tarasque
Belt of the Tenebrous Mist
Boots of the Harsh Winter
Cloak of the Untamed Predator
Sabatons of the CourageousDrape of the Refreshing Winds
Flowing Robes of AscentSee 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 Forlorn Barrier (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forlorn Barrier (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 | 5,000 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 62 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 51 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 51 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 Forlorn 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 Forlorn Barrier 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 Forlorn Barrier. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Forlorn Barrier ID 47421 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Forlorn Barrier uses icon file 306622, which 14 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Forlorn Barrier ID 47421 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Aegis of the Coliseum ID 47910 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Aegis of the Coliseum ID 48055 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Wrathful Gladiator's Barrier ID 51452 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Wrathful Gladiator's Redoubt ID 51455 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Wrathful Gladiator's Shield Wall ID 51533 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 47260 (47255 to 47265) were usually added in the same batch as Forlorn Barrier: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Stygian Bladebreaker ID 47255 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Drape of the Refreshing Winds ID 47256 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Cloak of the Untamed Predator ID 47257 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Belt of the Tenebrous Mist ID 47258 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Legwraps of the Broken Beast ID 47259 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Barb of Tarasque ID 47261 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Boots of the Harsh Winter ID 47262 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Sabatons of the Courageous ID 47263 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Flowing Robes of Ascent ID 47264 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Binding of the Ice Burrower ID 47265 · Armor - Mail · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 47260 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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