This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
In the Appearances collection, Ward of Despair is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 17760. 2 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 Ward of Despair (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward of Despair (this item) | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +4 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Quest | Not listed | |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 650 gold on 53 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 400 gold on 55 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,999 gold on 76 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 64 realms |
 Shardback Shield | 40 | 36 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 715 gold on 53 realms |
 Plated Bulwark | 34 | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 53 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 390 gold on 55 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 345 gold on 55 realms |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 58 realms |
| Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 345 gold on 56 realms |
Shardback Shield has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Plated Bulwark at 27 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Ward of Despair among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Torga Blessed Bulwark (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Ward of Despair among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28), Lofty Shield (item level 28) and Ironhide Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
Ward of Despair is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no Auction House price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.
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