This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Shield, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 232 and requires level 80.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 1c |
| MoP Classic | 232 | 80 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Valiant Bulwark is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 9541. 4 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 Valiant Bulwark (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valiant Bulwark (this item) | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Dodge, +5 Mastery, +13 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 49 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 61 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 47 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 7,000 gold on 57 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 4,999 gold on 60 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 54 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 200 gold on 54 realms |
 Skyking Bulwark | 38 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 999 gold on 47 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 280 gold on 47 realms |
Skyking Bulwark has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Frozen Shield at 35 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Valiant Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Valiant Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28) and Crusader's Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Valiant Bulwark uses icon file 134991, which 9 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Zealous Bulwark ID 72983 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Stormbinder Aegis ID 73005 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Saronite Bulwark ID 41113 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Cobalt Triangle Shield ID 40668 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Infiltrator's Shield ID 39874 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Embossed Brazen Shield ID 36453 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Vrykul Shield ID 36449 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Forged-Iron Shield ID 36446 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 72982 (72977 to 72988) were usually added in the same batch as Valiant Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Zealous Belt ID 72977 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Zealous Armplates ID 72978 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Triple-Bittered Ale ID 72979 · Quest "This, you suspect, has very little to do with weapon-making."
Valiant Sword ID 72980 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Zealous Sword ID 72981 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 35Zealous Bulwark ID 72983 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Zealous Shield ID 72984 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Windwool Bandage ID 72985 · Consumable · item level 33
Heavy Windwool Bandage ID 72986 · Consumable · item level 35
Windwool Cloth ID 72988 · Trade Goods · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 72982 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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