This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 39, requires level 35, binds when picked up. Drops from The Spirit Kings in Mogu'shan Vaults.
| Drop | The Spirit Kings in Mogu'shan Vaults | 10 Player (Heroic), 25 Player (Heroic) |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 502, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 30g 31s 82c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 39 | 35 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 22g 64s 74c |
| MoP Classic | 502 | 90 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 30g 31s 82c |
In the Appearances collection, Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 19077. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield in the loot of 1 encounter.
Meng the Demented, Qiang the Merciless, Subetai the Swift, Zian of the Endless Shadow in Mogu'shan Vaults
Also drops from this encounter (41 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 Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield (item level 39) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield (this item) | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 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 46 realms |
 Shardback Shield | 40 | 36 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 89 gold on 48 realms |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 2,500 gold on 51 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,649 gold on 59 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,420 gold on 64 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 56 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 71 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 53 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 33 gold on 46 realms |
Shardback Shield has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Northern Barrier at 33 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield 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 Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Sacred Guardian (item level 29), Hero's Buckler (item level 29), Engraved Wall (item level 29), Emerald Shield (item level 29) and Demon Guard (item level 29).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
2 other items in the current build are also called Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield ID 86075 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield ID 86778 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield uses icon file 655958, which 13 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield ID 86778 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield ID 86075 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Plundered Jadefury Shield ID 164282 · Armor - Shield · item level 60Bulwark of the Traitorous Disciple ID 174225 · Armor - ShieldBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 87050 (87045 to 87055) were usually added in the same batch as Steelskin, Qiang's Impervious Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Amulet of the Hidden Kings ID 87045 · Armor · item level 39
Screaming Tiger, Qiang's Unbreakable Polearm ID 87046 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 39
Subetai's Pillaging Leggings ID 87047 · Armor - Mail · item level 39
Breastplate of the Kings' Guard ID 87048 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Shoulderguards of the Unflanked ID 87049 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Hood of Blind Eyes ID 87051 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Undying Shadow Grips ID 87052 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Zian's Choker of Coalesced Shadow ID 87053 · Armor · item level 39
Bracers of Dark Thoughts ID 87054 · Armor - Leather · item level 39
Meng's Treads of Insanity ID 87055 · Armor - Mail · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 87050 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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