This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 197, requires level 90, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 4 items nearest to Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark (item level 197) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 197 to 226.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark (this item) | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +31 Versatility, +19 Mastery, +91 Intellect | Not listed |
 Blood-Tempered Bulwark | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +91 Intellect. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | 53 gold on 82 realms |
| Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +91 Intellect. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | 349 gold on 82 realms |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Defender | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +28 Versatility, +22 Critical Strike, +91 Intellect. World Drop | 59 gold on 82 realms |
 Haven Guard's Shield | 226 | 60 | +39 Strength, +58 Stamina, +35 Versatility, +29 Critical Strike, +119 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 48 realms |
Haven Guard's Shield has the highest item level here (226). The lowest listed price among them is Blood-Tempered Bulwark at 53 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Draconium Defender (item level 270), Dredger's Developed Defender (item level 447), Expeditionary Bulwark (item level 545), Algari Competitor's Shield (item level 577) and Nightfall Shadowalker's Bulwark (item level 610).
Nearest lower item levels below Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Blackhound Bulwark (item level 100), Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85), Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark is part of the transmog set Arsenal: Galactic Gladiator's Weapons. The other 16 pieces:
Galactic Gladiator's Dagger
Galactic Gladiator's Warglaive
Galactic Gladiator's Polearm
Galactic Gladiator's Staff
Galactic Gladiator's Bow
Galactic Gladiator's Scepter
Galactic Gladiator's TomeGalactic Gladiator's Shield
Galactic Gladiator's Hammer
Galactic Gladiator's Shattered Blade
Galactic Gladiator's Slicer
Galactic Gladiator's BlasterGalactic Gladiator's Greatstaff
Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword
Galactic Gladiator's Morningstar
Galactic Gladiator's SwordBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark uses icon file 7412729, which 10 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Galactic Gladiator's Shield ID 255626 · Armor - Shield · item level 197Thalassian Dawnguard ID 249921 · Armor - Shield · item level 197Bulwark of Noble Resolve ID 249275 · Armor - Shield · item level 197 ""The only nobility is the destruction." - Imperator Averzian"Galactic Gladiator's Shield ID 265619 · Armor - ShieldBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 255632 (255627 to 255637) were usually added in the same batch as Galactic Gladiator's Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Galactic Gladiator's Hammer ID 255627 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 197Galactic Gladiator's Shattered Blade ID 255628 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 197Galactic Gladiator's Slicer ID 255629 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 197Galactic Gladiator's Blaster ID 255630 · Weapon - Gun · item level 197Galactic Gladiator's Greatstaff ID 255631 · Weapon - Staff · item level 197Galactic Gladiator's Greatsword ID 255633 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 197Galactic Gladiator's Morningstar ID 255634 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 197Galactic Gladiator's Sword ID 255635 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 197Galactic Gladiator's Gladius ID 255636 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 197
Galactic Gladiator's Battlestaff ID 255637 · Weapon - Staff · item level 197The raw ItemSparse values for item 255632 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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