This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 528, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 30g 71s 5c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 22g 75s 30c |
| MoP Classic | 528 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 30g 71s 5c |
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Greatshield of the Gloaming (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatshield of the Gloaming (this item) | 40 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +15 Intellect | Not listed |
 Skyking Bulwark | 38 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 48 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 61 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 1,690 gold on 63 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,056 gold on 59 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 650 gold on 56 realms |
 Steelforged Shield | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 329 gold on 57 realms |
 Steelforged Aegis | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 309 gold on 60 realms |
 Stonecrag Shield | 44 | 40 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. World Drop | 15 gold on 54 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,940 gold on 74 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 3,333 gold on 64 realms |
Stonecrag Shield has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Stonecrag Shield at 15 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Greatshield of the Gloaming among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Greatshield of the Gloaming among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Force Reactive Disk (item level 29), The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29) and Sacred Guardian (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
4 other items in the current build are also called Greatshield of the Gloaming. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 94945 · Armor - Shield · item level 40Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 95768 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 96512 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 96884 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Greatshield of the Gloaming uses icon file 794910, which 14 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 95768 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 96512 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 96884 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Greatshield of the Gloaming ID 94945 · Armor - Shield · item level 40Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 96140 (96135 to 96145) were usually added in the same batch as Greatshield of the Gloaming: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Stolen Relic of Zuldazar ID 96135 · Armor · item level 40
Leggings of the Malformed Sapling ID 96136 · Armor - Leather · item level 40
Clear-Mind Helm ID 96137 · Armor - Mail · item level 40
Bonemender Bracers ID 96138 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Spaulders of Primordial Growth ID 96139 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Gore-Soaked Gear ID 96141 · Armor · item level 40
Hand of the Dark Animus ID 96142 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 40
Hood of the Crimson Wake ID 96143 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Cha-Ye's Essence of Brilliance ID 96144 · Armor · item level 40
Constantly Accelerating Cloak ID 96145 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 96140 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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