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Protection of the Emperor
Item Level 13Binds when picked up
ShieldArmor
48 Armor
+20 Strength
+20 Agility
+26 Intellect
Requires Level 10
Not sold on the Auction House
This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
Appearance
Appearance ID: 20513. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Who It Suits
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
- Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
- Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
- Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
- Elemental Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
- Restoration Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
Similar Items
The 10 items nearest to Protection of the Emperor (item level 13) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 14 to 19.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection of the Emperor (this item) | 13 | 10 | +20 Strength, +20 Agility, +26 Intellect | Not listed |
 Outrunner's Shield | 14 | 8 | +2 Strength, +3 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop | 369 gold on 49 realms |
 Redbeard Crest | 15 | +2 Strength, +4 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop | 384 gold on 56 realms | |
 Superior Buckler | 16 | 10 | +3 Strength, +4 Stamina, +8 Intellect. World Drop | 56 gold on 51 realms |
 Battleforge Shield | 18 | 11 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop | 107 gold on 51 realms |
| Glimmering Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 154 gold on 51 realms |
| Infiltrator Buckler | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 80 gold on 55 realms |
| Scaled Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 81 gold on 50 realms |
| Banded Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 80 gold on 52 realms |
| Dokebi Buckler | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 199 gold on 48 realms |
| Cutthroat's Buckler | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 167 gold on 55 realms |
Glimmering Shield has the highest item level here (19). The lowest listed price among them is Superior Buckler at 56 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Protection of the Emperor among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Glyphed Buckler (item level 22), Chief Brigadier Shield (item level 22), Jouster's Crest (item level 22), Knight's Crest (item level 22) and Trickster's Protector (item level 22).
Nearest lower item levels below Protection of the Emperor among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Brackenhide Gnoll Guard (item level 1), Drakonid's Jade Bulwark (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Icewall (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Firewall (item level 1) and Aegis of Tyrhold (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Protection of the Emperor is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no live market price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.