This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 40, requires level 35, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 528, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 31g 29s 62c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 40 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 23g 18s 70c |
| MoP Classic | 528 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 31g 29s 62c |
Appearance ID: 20531. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read 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 Twinned Despair (item level 40) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 37 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shield of Twinned Despair (this item) | 40 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Mastery, +5 Haste, +15 Intellect | Not listed |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 1,790 gold on 48 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 19 gold on 49 realms |
 Skyking Bulwark | 38 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 49 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 64 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 1,690 gold on 64 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 | 1,000 gold on 57 realms |
| Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 400 gold on 49 realms |
 Steelforged Shield | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 329 gold on 58 realms |
 Steelforged Aegis | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 309 gold on 63 realms |
Steelforged Shield has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Yaungol Battle Barrier at 19 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Shield of Twinned Despair among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Shield of Twinned Despair among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Force Reactive Disk (item level 29), The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29) and Garrett Family Crest (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
4 other items in the current build are also called Shield of Twinned Despair. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Shield of Twinned Despair ID 95515 · Armor - Shield · item level 40Shield of Twinned Despair ID 95794 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Shield of Twinned Despair ID 96538 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Shield of Twinned Despair ID 96910 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Shield of Twinned Despair uses icon file 801009, which 8 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Shield of Twinned Despair ID 95794 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Shield of Twinned Despair ID 96538 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Shield of Twinned Despair ID 95515 · Armor - Shield · item level 40Shield of Twinned Despair ID 96910 · Armor - Shield · item level 41Bulwark of Twinned Despair ID 216593 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Bulwark of Twinned Despair ID 216594 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Bulwark of Twinned Despair ID 216595 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Bulwark of Twinned Despair ID 216596 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 96166 (96161 to 96171) were usually added in the same batch as Shield of Twinned Despair: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Rein-Binder's Fists ID 96161 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Qon's Flaming Scimitar ID 96162 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 40
Wu-Lai, Bladed Fan of the Empyreans ID 96163 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 40
Robes of the Moon Lotus ID 96164 · Armor - Cloth · item level 40
Passionfire Choker ID 96165 · Armor · item level 40
Suen-Wo, Spire of the Falling Sun ID 96167 · Weapon - Staff · item level 40
Bracers of the Midnight Comet ID 96168 · Armor - Leather · item level 40
Girdle of Night and Day ID 96169 · Armor - Leather · item level 40
Tidal Force Treads ID 96170 · Armor - Plate · item level 40
Gaze of the Twins ID 96171 · Armor · item level 40The raw ItemSparse values for item 96166 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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