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 Hodir in Ulduar.
| Drop | Hodir in Ulduar | Normal |
|---|
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 245, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 13g 97s 68c. In MoP Classic it is item level 245, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 13g 97s 68c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 12g 55s 75c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 97s 68c |
| MoP Classic | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 97s 68c |
In the Appearances collection, The Boreal Guard is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11574. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists The Boreal Guard in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (72 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:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called The Boreal Guard. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
The Boreal Guard ID 156298 · Armor - Shield · item level 35The Boreal Guard uses icon file 237457, which 4 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Northern Barrier ID 45450 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Barrier of the Earth Princess ID 53496 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Northern Barrier ID 156172 · Armor - Shield · item level 35The Boreal Guard ID 156298 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 45877 (45872 to 45882) were usually added in the same batch as The Boreal Guard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Avalanche ID 45872 · Weapon - Bow · item level 35
Winter's Frigid Embrace ID 45873 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Signet of Winter ID 45874 · Armor · item level 35
Sack of Ulduar Spoils ID 45875 · Miscellaneous
Shiver ID 45876 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 35 "Unnaturally cold to the touch."Large Sack of Ulduar Spoils ID 45878 · Miscellaneous
Delicate Stormjewel ID 45879 · Gem · item level 30 "Matches any socket."
Solid Stormjewel ID 45880 · Gem · item level 30 "Matches any socket."Sparkling Stormjewel ID 45881 · Gem · item level 30 "Matches any socket."Brilliant Stormjewel ID 45882 · Gem · item level 30 "Matches any socket."The raw ItemSparse values for item 45877 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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