An Uncommon Shield, item level 35, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from Hopelessly Gearless in Shimmering Expanse.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 272 and sells to vendors for 10g 54s 23c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	35	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	44g 64s 1c
MoP Classic	272	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	10g 54s 23c

Sand-Scoured Protector Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Sand-Scoured Protector is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 13208. 8 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Sand-Scoured Protector Comes From

Quests That Reward Sand-Scoured Protector

1 quest lists Sand-Scoured Protector among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Hopelessly Gearless with Dusky Pearl Ring, Beakless Polearm

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Sand-Scoured Protector Compares

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 Sand-Scoured Protector (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 37.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Sand-Scoured Protector (this item)	35		+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Dodge, +5 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Quest	Not listed
Titansteel Shield Wall	35	30	+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing	2,444 gold on 71 realms
Zom's Crackling Bulwark	35	30	+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop	6,500 gold on 53 realms
Northern Barrier	35	30	+4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop	33 gold on 44 realms
Lightsteel Shield	37	32	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing	126 gold on 45 realms
Elementium Earthguard	37	32	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing	3,649 gold on 60 realms
Elementium Stormshield	37	32	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing	3,649 gold on 62 realms
Blockade's Lost Shield	37	32	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor	67 gold on 46 realms
Ward of the Red Widow	37	32	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop	650 gold on 51 realms
Crystal Pulse Shield	32	27	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop	451 gold on 47 realms
Zangari Shield	31	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop	146 gold on 50 realms

Elementium Earthguard has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Northern Barrier at 33 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Sand-Scoured Protector 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 Sand-Scoured Protector among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28) and Ornate Shield (item level 28).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Sand-Scoured Protector Fits

Other Items Named Sand-Scoured Protector

1 other item in the current build is also called Sand-Scoured Protector. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.

Sand-Scoured Protector ID 59741 · Armor - Shield · item level 35

Items That Share Sand-Scoured Protector's Icon

Sand-Scoured Protector uses icon file 380535, which 17 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:

Sand-Scoured Protector ID 59741 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Bioluminescent Buckler ID 59788 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Catapult Loading Scoop ID 61460 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Wildlife Defender ID 57354 · Armor - Shield · item level 35

Items Numbered Next to Sand-Scoured Protector

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 59744 (59739 to 59749) were usually added in the same batch as Sand-Scoured Protector: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Gorgonian Belt ID 59739 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Earthmender's Sawfish Girdle ID 59740 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Sand-Scoured Protector ID 59741 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Dusky Pearl Ring ID 59742 · Armor · item level 35
Beakless Polearm ID 59743 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35
Dusky Pearl Ring ID 59745 · Armor · item level 35
Beakless Polearm ID 59746 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 35
Polychaete Footguards ID 59747 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Kilt of Shamanic Dreams ID 59748 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Stolen Idra'kess Drape ID 59749 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35