This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 39, 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 463, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 20g 21s 80c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 39 | 35 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 16g 13s 47c |
| MoP Classic | 463 | 90 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 20g 21s 80c |
Appearance ID: 17640. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
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 Impervious Carapace (item level 39) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impervious Carapace (this item) | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +6 Versatility, +4 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect | Not listed |
 Shardback Shield | 40 | 36 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 48 realms |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 900 gold on 60 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 44 gold on 50 realms |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 51 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 999 gold on 62 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 95 gold on 58 realms |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 51 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 55 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,909 gold on 70 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 66 realms |
Shardback Shield has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Spiritguard Shield at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Impervious Carapace among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72) and Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85).
Nearest lower item levels below Impervious Carapace among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Alabaster Shield (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28) and Templar Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Impervious Carapace. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Impervious Carapace ID 144140 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Impervious Carapace uses icon file 618984, which 16 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Shield of Blind Hate ID 81096 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Shield of Blind Hate ID 80935 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Skyrider's Shining Shield ID 87486 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Sutiru's Brazen Bulwark ID 90575 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 81233 (81225 to 81238) were usually added in the same batch as Impervious Carapace: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Castoreum ID 81225 · Miscellaneous · item level 32 "Used in certain perfumes. Will fetch a good price from most merchants."
Bomber's Precision Gloves ID 81229 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Ri'mok's Shattered Scale ID 81230 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Crumpled Bill of Sale ID 81231 · Miscellaneous "This bill of sale, heavily worn and crumpled, is written in purple ink."
Viscous Ring ID 81232 · Armor · item level 39
Drape of the Screeching Swarm ID 81234 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Shoulders of Engulfing Winds ID 81235 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Frenzyswarm Bracers ID 81236 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Crest of the Clan Lords ID 81237 · Armor - Mail · item level 39
Hurricane Belt ID 81238 · Armor - Leather · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 81233 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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