This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Plate Head, item level 38, requires level 30, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 420, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 14g 93s 56c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 38 | 30 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 42g 1s 15c |
| MoP Classic | 420 | 85 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 14g 93s 56c |
In the Appearances collection, Shen-zin Shell Headguard is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17765. 14 other items wear the same appearance; 9 of them are listed here.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Plate is the armor type Death Knight, Paladin and Warrior wear. With Strength or Intellect, Shen-zin Shell Headguard suits Arms, Fury and Protection Warrior; Holy, Protection and Retribution Paladin; Blood, Frost and Unholy Death Knight.
The 10 items nearest to Shen-zin Shell Headguard (item level 38) in item level among Armor > Plate, Head slot, from item level 37 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shen-zin Shell Headguard (this item) | 38 | 30 | +12 Stamina, +8 Strength or Intellect, +7 Critical Strike, +9 Mastery. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 700 gold on 73 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Scaled Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 689 gold on 55 realms |
| Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Ornamented Headcover | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 566 gold on 54 realms |
 Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Plate Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 589 gold on 55 realms |
| Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +13 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 462 gold on 63 realms |
| Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Ornamented Headcover | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +13 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 700 gold on 47 realms |
| Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Plate Helm | 39 | 35 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +13 Stamina, +8 Mastery, +8 Critical Strike. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 700 gold on 45 realms |
 Reinforced Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 2,693 gold on 58 realms |
| Specialized Bio-Optic Killshades | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. Crafted with Cataclysm Engineering | 1,330 gold on 58 realms |
 Ghost-Forged Helm | 37 | 32 | +8 Strength or Intellect, +12 Stamina. World Drop | 22 gold on 47 realms |
Crafted Dreadful Gladiator's Dreadplate Helm has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Ghost-Forged Helm at 22 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Shen-zin Shell Headguard among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Diadem of the Highborne (item level 50), Leystone Helm (item level 50), Wavecrash Headguard (item level 58), Twilight Dragon's Helm (item level 60) and Geocrag Helm (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Shen-zin Shell Headguard among Armor > Plate, Head slot: Talonguard Helmet (item level 31), Bloodscale Helm (item level 30), Bogslayer Helm (item level 30), Khan'aish Helmet (item level 30) and Dark Iron Helm (item level 29).
Shen-zin Shell Headguard is part of the transmog set Swarmbreaker's Battleplate (Warrior, Paladin and Death Knight only). The other 16 pieces:
Stonestep Boots
Bubble-Breaker Bracers
Sparkbreath Girdle
Gauntlets of Resolute FuryBubble-Breaker BracersStonestep BootsSparkbreath GirdleGauntlets of Resolute FuryRi'mok's Shattered ScaleAxebreaker Gauntlets
Sap-Encrusted Legplates
Spaulders of Immovable StoneHelm of Rising FlameWaistplate of Imminent Resurrection
Canine Commander's BreastplateBreastplate of Wracking SoulsBuilt from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shen-zin Shell Headguard uses icon file 615170, which 44 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Ancient Krasari Helm ID 87612 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Unearthed Dojani Headcover ID 87607 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Davidian's All-Seeing Eyes ID 87455 · Armor - Plate · item level 38 "Sharp enough to see for two men."Light-Sealed Casque ID 87454 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Endwyn's Toothy Visage ID 87453 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Hood of Endless Agitation ID 87318 · Armor - Plate · item level 38Greenstone Helm ID 89440 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Mogu-Wrought Helm ID 89447 · Armor - Plate · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 87611 (87606 to 87616) were usually added in the same batch as Shen-zin Shell Headguard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Tidehunter Helm ID 87606 · Armor - Mail · item level 38Unearthed Dojani Headcover ID 87607 · Armor - Plate · item level 38
Korjan Mystic's Hood ID 87608 · Armor - Cloth · item level 38
Brushstalker Helm ID 87609 · Armor - Leather · item level 38Deepwild Hunting Helm ID 87610 · Armor - Mail · item level 38Ancient Krasari Helm ID 87612 · Armor - Plate · item level 38
Frozen Zandalari Bracer ID 87613 · Armor - Leather · item level 39
Kafa Picker's Bracers ID 87614 · Armor - Mail · item level 39
Yakwasher's Bracers ID 87615 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Mountain Trailblazer's Cuffs ID 87616 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 87611 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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