This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up. Drops from Anub'Rekhan in Naxxramas and 1 other encounter.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 13g 26s 18c. In MoP Classic it is item level 213, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 13g 26s 18c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 22s 21c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 26s 18c |
| MoP Classic | 213 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 26s 18c |
In the Appearances collection, Shield of Assimilation is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 10213. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Shield of Assimilation.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Shield of Assimilation in the loot of 2 encounters.
Also drops from this encounter (32 other items):
Inexorable Sabatons
Webbed Death
Corpse Scarab Handguards
Mantle of the Locusts
Gemmed Wand of the Nerubians
Leggings of Atrophy
Sash of the Parlor
Swarm BindingsSee all 33 items in the Anub'Rekhan loot table
Also drops from this encounter (271 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Shield of Assimilation (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield of Assimilation (this item) | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +4 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 70 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 52 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 33 gold on 45 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 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 58 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,649 gold on 63 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 53 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 200 gold on 55 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 712 gold on 46 realms |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 280 gold on 45 realms |
Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Northern Barrier at 33 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Shield of Assimilation 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 Shield of Assimilation among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Engraved Wall (item level 29), Emerald Shield (item level 29), Demon Guard (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28) and Alabaster Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shield of Assimilation uses icon file 135000, which 6 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Relentless Gladiator's Barrier ID 42566 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Protector of Frigid Souls ID 49821 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Protector of Frigid Souls ID 133503 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Protector of Stolen Souls ID 183632 · Armor - Shield · item level 100[PH] Shield ID 233934 · Armor - CosmeticBloodstained War Buckler ID 233961 · Armor - ShieldBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 39716 (39712 to 39721) were usually added in the same batch as Shield of Assimilation: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gemmed Wand of the Nerubians ID 39712 · Weapon - Wand · item level 35
Ebon Hold Gift Voucher ID 39713 · QuestWebbed Death ID 39714 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35
ObsoleteSigil of the Remembered Fallen - DO NOT USE ID 39715 · Miscellaneous · item level 35Inexorable Sabatons ID 39717 · Armor - Plate · item level 35Corpse Scarab Handguards ID 39718 · Armor - Mail · item level 35Mantle of the Locusts ID 39719 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Leggings of Atrophy ID 39720 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35Sash of the Parlor ID 39721 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35The raw ItemSparse values for item 39716 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.
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