On Northern Barrier's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 968 gold50 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 128 gold30 silver to 29,114 gold24 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 403% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 968 gold50 silver.
| Drop | Hodir in Ulduar | Normal |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In MoP Classic it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 13g 89s 3c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 12g 79s 50c |
| MoP Classic | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 13g 89s 3c |
In the Appearances collection, Northern Barrier is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11461. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Northern Barrier in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (72 other items):
Read 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 Northern Barrier (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Barrier (this item) | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 33 gold on 46 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 72 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 6,500 gold on 53 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,649 gold on 64 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,649 gold on 63 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 67 gold on 44 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 100 gold on 52 realms |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 69 gold on 45 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 451 gold on 46 realms |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 280 gold on 47 realms |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Shield Wall | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 280 gold on 45 realms |
Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Blockade's Lost Shield at 67 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Northern Barrier among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Northern Barrier among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28) and Overlord's Shield (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Northern Barrier. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Northern Barrier ID 156172 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Northern Barrier uses icon file 237457, which 4 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
The Boreal Guard ID 45877 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Barrier of the Earth Princess ID 53496 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Northern Barrier ID 156172 · Armor - Shield · item level 35The Boreal Guard ID 156298 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 45450 (45445 to 45455) were usually added in the same batch as Northern Barrier: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Breastplate of the Devoted ID 45445 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Grasps of Reason ID 45446 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Watchful Eye of Fate ID 45447 · Armor · item level 35
Perilous Bite ID 45448 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35
The Masticator ID 45449 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 35
Frozen Loop ID 45451 · Armor · item level 35
Frostplate Greaves ID 45452 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Winter's Icy Embrace ID 45453 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Frost-Bound Chain Bracers ID 45454 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Belt of the Crystal Tree ID 45455 · Armor - Leather · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 45450 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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