This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 206, requires level 78, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 12.1.0.69273 (Midnight (patch 12.1.0)).
In the Appearances collection, Wailing Bulwark is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 130732.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 4 items nearest to Wailing Bulwark (item level 206) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 197 to 226.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wailing Bulwark (this item) | 206 | 78 | +32 Strength, +48 Stamina, +34 Haste, +20 Versatility, +99 Intellect. Vendor | Not listed |
 Blood-Tempered Bulwark | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +91 Intellect. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | 30 gold on 82 realms |
| Thalassian Competitor's Bulwark | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +91 Intellect. Crafted with Midnight Blacksmithing | 400 gold on 82 realms |
| Tarnished Dawnlit Defender | 197 | 90 | +30 Strength, +44 Stamina, +28 Versatility, +22 Critical Strike, +91 Intellect. World Drop | 59 gold on 82 realms |
 Haven Guard's Shield | 226 | 60 | +39 Strength, +58 Stamina, +35 Versatility, +29 Critical Strike, +119 Intellect. World Drop | 38 gold on 40 realms |
Haven Guard's Shield has the highest item level here (226). The lowest listed price among them is Blood-Tempered Bulwark at 30 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Wailing Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Draconium Defender (item level 270), Dredger's Developed Defender (item level 447), Expeditionary Bulwark (item level 545), Algari Competitor's Shield (item level 577) and Nightfall Shadowalker's Bulwark (item level 610).
Nearest lower item levels below Wailing Bulwark among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Blackhound Bulwark (item level 100), Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85), Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Wailing Bulwark uses icon file 7655256, which 15 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Venomous Aspirant's Shield ID 270445 · Armor - Shield · item level 259Venomous Warmonger's Shield ID 270404 · Armor - Shield · item level 259Preyhunter's Tower Shield ID 275548 · Armor - Shield · item level 100Templetusk Shield ID 276042 · Armor - Shield · item level 259Malformed Barrier ID 276169 · Armor - Shield · item level 259Bulwark of Nalorakk's Chosen ID 276825 · Armor - ShieldVenom-Cursed Aegis ID 277810 · Armor - Shield · item level 279Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 272276 (272271 to 272287) were usually added in the same batch as Wailing Bulwark: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Spiritbound Focus ID 272271 · Weapon - Wand · item level 206
Harrowed Partisan ID 272272 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 206
Enshrined Ceremonial Scepter ID 272273 · Weapon - Staff · item level 206
Realm Splitter ID 272274 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 206
Soulsinger's Horn ID 272275 · Armor · item level 206
Spirit-Reaver ID 272277 · Weapon - Warglaive · item level 206
Recurve Wisp-Shooter ID 272278 · Weapon - Bow · item level 206
Exhumed Soul-Cleaver ID 272280 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 206
Swordsman's Emanation ID 272283 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 206
Nap Mat ID 272287 · MiscellaneousThe raw ItemSparse values for item 272276 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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