This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 1, requires level 80, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
Appearance ID: 116644. 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 Manaforge Raider's Gamma Ward (item level 1) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manaforge Raider's Gamma Ward (this item) | 1 | 80 | Not listed | |
 Brackenhide Gnoll Guard | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 44,996 gold on 61 realms |
 Drakonid's Jade Bulwark | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 125 gold on 50 realms |
 Primal Revenant's Icewall | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 2,999 gold on 61 realms |
| Primal Revenant's Firewall | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 1,000 gold on 58 realms |
| Primal Revenant's Windwall | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 9,999 gold on 53 realms |
 Aegis of Tyrhold | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 2,500 gold on 55 realms |
 Sunfury Great Bulwark | 1 | World Drop | 250 gold on 56 realms | |
 Amani Hex Crest | 1 | World Drop | 388 gold on 48 realms | |
 Twilight Blade Barrier | 1 | World Drop | 450 gold on 49 realms | |
 Hex-Horn Buckler | 1 | World Drop | 37 gold on 63 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Hex-Horn Buckler at 37 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Manaforge Raider's Gamma Ward among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Outrunner's Shield (item level 14), Redbeard Crest (item level 15), Grunt's Shield (item level 15), Hulking Shield (item level 16) and Dervish Buckler (item level 18).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Ward uses icon file 6718454, which 9 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Manaforge Raider's Cosmic Ward ID 249185 · Armor - ShieldManaforge Raider's Umbral Ward ID 249186 · Armor - ShieldManaforge Raider's Devouring Ward ID 249187 · Armor - ShieldAstral Gladiator's Shield ID 248353 · Armor - ShieldEvent Horizon ID 237741 · Armor - Shield · item level 662Ward of the Weaving-Beast ID 237723 · Armor - Shield · item level 662Astral Gladiator's Bulwark ID 230657 · Armor - Shield · item level 584Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 249152 (249147 to 249157) were usually added in the same batch as Manaforge Raider's Gamma Ward: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Beamglaive ID 249147 · Weapon - Polearm
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Lightshiv ID 249148 · Weapon - Dagger
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Recurve ID 249149 · Weapon - Bow
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Warpblade ID 249150 · Weapon - Fist Weapon
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Spire ID 249151 · Weapon - Staff
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Staff ID 249153 · Weapon - Staff
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Greatsword ID 249154 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Reactor ID 249155 · Armor
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Phaseblade ID 249156 · Weapon - Warglaive
Manaforge Raider's Gamma Shard ID 249157 · Weapon - DaggerThe raw ItemSparse values for item 249152 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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