This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Shield, item level 5, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 11.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 5 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 4c |
| MoP Classic | 11 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2s 4c |
In the Appearances collection, Wax Catcher is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 994. 5 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
1 quest lists Wax Catcher among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.
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 Wax Catcher (item level 5) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wax Catcher (this item) | 5 | +1 Strength, +1 Stamina, +2 Intellect. Quest | Not listed | |
 Brackenhide Gnoll Guard | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 44,996 gold on 60 realms |
 Drakonid's Jade Bulwark | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 125 gold on 50 realms |
 Primal Revenant's Icewall | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 1,000 gold on 61 realms |
| Primal Revenant's Firewall | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 1,000 gold on 57 realms |
| Primal Revenant's Windwall | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 9,999 gold on 53 realms |
 Aegis of Tyrhold | 1 | 60 | World Drop | 2,500 gold on 54 realms |
 Sunfury Great Bulwark | 1 | World Drop | 250 gold on 56 realms | |
 Amani Hex Crest | 1 | World Drop | 388 gold on 47 realms | |
 Twilight Blade Barrier | 1 | World Drop | 450 gold on 49 realms | |
 Hex-Horn Buckler | 1 | World Drop | 37 gold on 63 realms |
The lowest listed price among them is Hex-Horn Buckler at 37 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Wax Catcher among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Hulking Shield (item level 16), Dervish Buckler (item level 18), Battleforge Shield (item level 18), Resplendent Guardian (item level 19) and Glimmering Shield (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Wax Catcher uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Silver Stream Shield ID 58979 · Armor - Shield · item level 5Shield of Inner Glow ID 59556 · Armor - Shield · item level 8Shield of Battlescar Valley ID 57495 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Reaper's Buckler ID 57168 · Armor - Shield · item level 5Shield of the Lesson ID 60696 · Armor - Shield · item level 9Detective Buckler ID 56718 · Armor - Shield · item level 14Raynewood Shield ID 56670 · Armor - Shield · item level 14Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 58904 (58898 to 58909) were usually added in the same batch as Wax Catcher: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Dirt-Stained Scroll ID 58898 · Quest · item level 7
Violet Perch ID 58899 · Quest
Zanzil's Formulation ID 58901 · Quest "A list of arcane ingredients and some instructions for preparation."
Kobold Sticker ID 58902 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 5
Kobold Candle ID 58903 · Armor · item level 5 "You took it."
Kobold Basher ID 58905 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 5
Equicide Cloak ID 58906 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5
Crime Scene Tape ID 58907 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5
Scene Investigator's Wrap ID 58908 · Armor - Cloth · item level 5
Golden Sunshine Cloak ID 58909 · Armor - Cloth · item level 6The raw ItemSparse values for item 58904 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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