This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 166, requires level 78, sells to vendors for 7g 83s 86c and is named Shield of the Lion-hearted. In MoP Classic it is item level 166, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 7g 83s 86c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 6g 44s 7c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 166 | 78 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 7g 83s 86c |
| MoP Classic | 166 | 78 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 7g 83s 86c |
In the Appearances collection, Shield of the Lion-Hearted is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 7021. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Bulwark of the WarchiefRead 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 Shield of the Lion-Hearted (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield of the Lion-Hearted (this item) | 34 | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +7 Dodge, +6 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 52 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,940 gold on 72 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 63 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 25 gold on 53 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 236 gold on 49 realms |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 54 realms |
 Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 400 gold on 48 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 999 gold on 62 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 95 gold on 55 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 150 gold on 61 realms |
Zulian Swirling Shield has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Northern Barrier at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Shield of the Lion-Hearted among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Shield of the Lion-Hearted among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28), Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27) and Overlord's Shield (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Shield of the Lion-Hearted uses icon file 134981, which 2 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
Spellbreaker's Buckler ID 30984 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Silvermoon Crest Shield ID 27910 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 38453 (38448 to 38458) were usually added in the same batch as Shield of the Lion-Hearted: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Leather Melee Leatherworking Gloves ID 38448 · Armor - Leather · item level 35Bulwark of the Warchief ID 38452 · Armor - Shield · item level 34
Warsong Punisher ID 38454 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 34
Hammer of the Alliance Vanguard ID 38455 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 34
Sin'dorei Recurve Bow ID 38456 · Weapon - Bow · item level 34
Sawed-Off Hand Cannon ID 38457 · Weapon - Gun · item level 34 "Made in Ironforge - Bronzebeard Keg and Powder Ltd."
Darkspear Orb ID 38458 · Armor · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 38453 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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