Saronite Bulwark
Item Level 35A Rare Shield, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when equipped. Crafted with Saronite Bulwark.
A Rare Shield, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when equipped. Crafted with Saronite Bulwark.
On Saronite Bulwark's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,484 gold24 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 871 gold58 silver to 12,943 gold44 silver. About 6 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 214% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,484 gold24 silver.
| Crafted | Saronite Bulwark | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 175, requires level 77 and sells to vendors for 8g 48s 25c. In MoP Classic it is item level 175, requires level 77 and sells to vendors for 4g 24s 12c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 29 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 175 | 77 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 8g 48s 25c |
| MoP Classic | 175 | 77 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 4g 24s 12c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Saronite Bulwark takes 14 Saronite Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Saronite Bulwark is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9542. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 252g 70s. Saronite Bulwark lists from 375g 23s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 103g 76s after the 5% auction cut, a 41% margin over its reagents. The recipe Saronite Bulwark turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 40 and grey at 50.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 18 gold5 silver | 252 gold70 silver | |
| Reagents for one craft | 252 gold70 silver | ||
| Saronite Bulwark at its lowest listing | 375 gold23 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 103 gold76 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come 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 Saronite Bulwark (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 29 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +6 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 375 gold on 34 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 49 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 71 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 61 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 47 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 7,000 gold on 57 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 4,999 gold on 60 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 54 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 200 gold on 54 realms | |
| 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 280 gold on 47 realms | |
| 38 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 999 gold on 47 realms |
Skyking Bulwark has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Frozen Shield at 35 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Saronite Bulwark 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 Saronite Bulwark 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 Crusader's Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Saronite Bulwark uses icon file 134991, which 9 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 41113 (41108 to 41118) were usually added in the same batch as Saronite Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
The raw ItemSparse values for item 41113 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.