This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 33, requires level 27, binds when picked up. Drops from Felmyst in Sunwell Plateau.
| Drop | Felmyst in Sunwell Plateau |
|---|
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 154, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 9g 70s. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 245, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 9g 70s. In MoP Classic it is item level 154, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 9g 70s.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 33 | 27 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 8g 5s 47c |
| The Burning Crusade | 154 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 9g 70s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 9g 70s |
| MoP Classic | 154 | 70 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 9g 70s |
In the Appearances collection, Sword Breaker's Bulwark is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 8846. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Sword Breaker's Bulwark.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Sword Breaker's Bulwark in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (9 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 Sword Breaker's Bulwark (item level 33) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 30 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sword Breaker's Bulwark (this item) | 33 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Parry, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 712 gold on 46 realms |
 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 |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 146 gold on 46 realms |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 102 gold on 47 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 13,252 gold on 74 realms |
 Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 140 gold on 48 realms |
| Modani War-Shield | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 46 realms |
Frozen Shield has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Modani War-Shield at 27 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Sword Breaker's Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier (item level 39), Shardback Shield (item level 40), Gul'rok Shield (item level 40), Steelforged Shield (item level 44) and Steelforged Aegis (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Sword Breaker's Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Alabaster Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28) and Jade Deflector (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Sword Breaker's Bulwark uses icon file 134998, which 4 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Brutal Gladiator's Shield Wall ID 35094 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Void-Touched Bulwark ID 263906 · Armor - Shield · item level 246Void-Touched Bulwark ID 263949 · Armor - ShieldSunfury Great Bulwark ID 270991 · Armor - ShieldBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 34185 (34180 to 34191) were usually added in the same batch as Sword Breaker's Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Felfury Legplates ID 34180 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Leggings of Calamity ID 34181 · Armor - Cloth · item level 34
Grand Magister's Staff of Torrents ID 34182 · Weapon - Staff · item level 33
Shivering Felspine ID 34183 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 33
Brooch of the Highborne ID 34184 · Armor · item level 33
Chain Links of the Tumultuous Storm ID 34186 · Armor - Mail · item level 34
Leggings of the Immortal Night ID 34188 · Armor - Leather · item level 34
Band of Ruinous Delight ID 34189 · Armor · item level 33
Crimson Paragon's Cover ID 34190 · Armor - Cloth · item level 33
Handful of Snowflakes ID 34191 · MiscellaneousThe raw ItemSparse values for item 34185 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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