An Uncommon Shield, item level 50, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).

One of the choices from The Source of the Problem in Vol'dun.quests

Scorched Plateau Defender Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Scorched Plateau Defender is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 36418. 1 other item wears the same appearance:

Loa-Blessed Warshield

Requirements & Properties

Other faction's version: Tideguard Bulwark

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Scorched Plateau Defender Comes From

Quests That Reward Scorched Plateau Defender

1 quest lists Scorched Plateau Defender among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

The Source of the Problem with Scorching Sands Grips, Resilient Outcast's Gloves, Exiled Veteran's Handguards, Deserted Divining Rod, Lastwind Grips

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

How Scorched Plateau Defender 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 Scorched Plateau Defender (item level 50) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 38 to 60.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Scorched Plateau Defender (this item)	50		+6 Strength, +9 Stamina, +6 Versatility, +5 Mastery, Critical Strike, +18 Intellect. Quest	Not listed
Steelforged Shield	44	35	+5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing	950 gold on 49 realms
Steelforged Aegis	44	35	+5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing	349 gold on 55 realms
Shardback Shield	40	36	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop	99 gold on 46 realms
Gul'rok Shield	40	37	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop	1,790 gold on 55 realms
Plundered Torga Blessed Bulwark	60	50	+7 Strength, +11 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +6 Haste, +22 Intellect. World Drop	14,985 gold on 49 realms
Plundered Jadefury Shield	60	50	+7 Strength, +11 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +6 Critical Strike, +22 Intellect. World Drop	630 gold on 59 realms
Sinister Combatant's Shield	60	50	+7 Strength, +11 Stamina, +22 Intellect. Profession	4,999 gold on 62 realms
Notorious Combatant's Shield	60	50	+7 Strength, +11 Stamina, +22 Intellect. Profession	1,147 gold on 67 realms
Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier	39	35	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing	700 gold on 49 realms
Skyking Bulwark	38	35	+5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop	591 gold on 45 realms

Plundered Torga Blessed Bulwark has the highest item level here (60). The lowest listed price among them is Shardback Shield at 99 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Scorched Plateau Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72), Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85), Blackhound Bulwark (item level 100), Sylvan Whiteshield (item level 190) and Blood-Tempered Bulwark (item level 197).

Nearest lower item levels below Scorched Plateau Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Elementium Earthguard (item level 37), Elementium Stormshield (item level 37), Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37), Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37) and Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35).

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

Where Scorched Plateau Defender Fits

Items That Share Scorched Plateau Defender's Icon

Scorched Plateau Defender uses icon file 1729566, which 11 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:

Loa-Blessed Warshield ID 159813 · Armor - Shield · item level 58
Zocali Shield ID 159812 · Armor - Shield · item level 58
Gilded Lilypad ID 158975 · Armor - Shield · item level 50
Faithless Skyrider's Shield ID 161167 · Armor - Shield · item level 50
Faithless Dinorider's Shield ID 161286 · Armor - Shield · item level 50
Faithless Wingrider's Shield ID 161287 · Armor - Shield · item level 50

Items Numbered Next to Scorched Plateau Defender

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 159975 (159965 to 159980) were usually added in the same batch as Scorched Plateau Defender: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Redhook's Cummerbund ID 159965 · Armor - Cloth · item level 59
Gloves of the Iron Reavers ID 159968 · Armor - Leather · item level 59
Powdershot Leggings ID 159969 · Armor - Mail · item level 59
Mutineer's Fate ID 159972 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 59
Boarder's Billy Club ID 159973 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 59
Liberated Idol of Binding ID 159976 · Armor · item level 50
Vindictive Golem Core ID 159977 · Armor · item level 50
Junji's Egg Timer ID 159978 · Armor · item level 50
Rorgog's Antenna ID 159979 · Armor · item level 50
Resilient Outcast's Gauntlets ID 159980 · Armor - Mail · item level 50