This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 32, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 109 and sells to vendors for 5g 25s 78c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 109 and sells to vendors for 5g 25s 78c. In MoP Classic it is item level 109 and sells to vendors for 5g 25s 78c.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 50g 76s 97c |
| The Burning Crusade | 109 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 5g 25s 78c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 109 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 5g 25s 78c |
| MoP Classic | 109 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 5g 25s 78c |
In the Appearances collection, Netherwing Defender's Shield is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 8206.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
2 quests list Netherwing Defender's Shield among their rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
Claw of the Netherwing Flight, 
Netherwing Sorcerer's Charm, 
Netherwing Spiritualist's Charm, 
Netherwing Protector's ShieldClaw of the Netherwing Flight, Netherwing Protector's Shield, Netherwing Sorcerer's Charm, Netherwing Spiritualist's CharmRead 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 Netherwing Defender's Shield (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherwing Defender's Shield (this item) | 32 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Parry, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Quest | Not listed | |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 208 gold on 56 realms |
| Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 666 gold on 51 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 146 gold on 55 realms |
| Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 102 gold on 57 realms |
 Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 140 gold on 51 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 13,252 gold on 78 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,071 gold on 71 realms | |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 33 gold on 49 realms |
 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 | 5,277 gold on 66 realms |
Frozen Shield has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Frozen Shield at 33 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Netherwing Defender's Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Elementium Stormshield (item level 37), Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37), Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37), Yaungol Battle Barrier (item level 38) and Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier (item level 39).
Nearest lower item levels below Netherwing Defender's Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Overlord's Shield (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27), Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26), Brutish Shield (item level 26) and Bloodforged Shield (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Netherwing Defender's Shield uses icon file 134951, which 47 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Shield of the Wayward Footman ID 31200 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Bloodforged Guard ID 30986 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Landslide Buckler ID 29917 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Dawnforged Defender ID 34676 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Blood Knight Defender ID 27449 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Bayeaux Shield ID 25081 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Spell-Breaker Shield ID 25080 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Outland Shield ID 25079 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31491 (31486 to 31495) were usually added in the same batch as Netherwing Defender's Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bear-Strength Harness ID 31486 · Armor - Leather · item level 31
Wild Horned Helm ID 31487 · Armor - Mail · item level 31
Boots of the Ancient-Killer ID 31488 · Armor - Plate · item level 31
Orb of the Grishna ID 31489 · QuestNetherwing Protector's Shield ID 31490 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Claw of the Netherwing Flight ID 31492 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 31Netherwing Spiritualist's Charm ID 31493 · Armor · item level 31Netherwing Sorcerer's Charm ID 31494 · Armor · item level 31Grishnath Orb ID 31495 · ConsumableThe raw ItemSparse values for item 31491 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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