This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 30, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
Afflicts your attacker with deadly poison spores each time you block.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 91 and requires level 62. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 91 and requires level 62. In MoP Classic it is item level 91, requires level 62 and sells to vendors for 4g 34s 91c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 30 | 25 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 18s 30c |
| The Burning Crusade | 91 | 62 | Rare | Binds when picked up | - |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 91 | 62 | Rare | Binds when picked up | - |
| MoP Classic | 91 | 62 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 34s 91c |
In the Appearances collection, Petrified Lichen Guard is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 2097. 3 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 Petrified Lichen Guard (item level 30) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrified Lichen Guard (this item) | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 10,173 gold on 76 realms |
 Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 666 gold on 49 realms |
| Garrett Family Crest | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 150 gold on 49 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,999 gold on 73 realms | |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 146 gold on 56 realms |
| Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 50 gold on 54 realms |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 48 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 180 gold on 57 realms |
 Demon Guard | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 212 gold on 48 realms |
 Force Reactive Disk | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 7,999 gold on 71 realms |
Zangari Shield has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Outland Shield at 50 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Petrified Lichen Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35), Elementium Earthguard (item level 37) and Elementium Stormshield (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Petrified Lichen Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26), Troll Protector (item level 25), Khan's Buckler (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25) and Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Petrified Lichen Guard uses icon file 134967, which 23 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Hardened Carapace ID 25435 · MiscellaneousFractured Carapace ID 25434 · MiscellaneousPendant of the Agate Shield ID 20950 · Armor · item level 19Layered Bone Shield ID 30775 · Armor - Shield · item level 30Zukk'ash Carapace ID 18961 · QuestEncrusted Silithid Object ID 17346 · QuestClink Shield ID 15466 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Headhunter's Buckler ID 15352 · Armor - Shield · item level 20Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25828 (25823 to 25833) were usually added in the same batch as Petrified Lichen Guard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Grunt's Waraxe ID 25823 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 30
Farseer's Band ID 25824 · Armor · item level 30
Footman's Longsword ID 25825 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 30
Sage's Band ID 25826 · Armor · item level 30
Muck-Covered Drape ID 25827 · Armor - Cloth · item level 31
Talisman of the Alliance ID 25829 · Armor · item level 30
Gladiator's Leather Helm ID 25830 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Gladiator's Leather Tunic ID 25831 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Gladiator's Leather Spaulders ID 25832 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Gladiator's Leather Legguards ID 25833 · Armor - Leather · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 25828 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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