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 Thorim in Ulduar.
| Drop | Thorim in Ulduar | Normal |
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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 15g 4s 14c. In MoP Classic it is item level 252, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 15g 4s 14c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 13g 13s 64c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 245 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 15g 4s 14c |
| MoP Classic | 252 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 15g 4s 14c |
In the Appearances collection, Wisdom's Hold is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 11473. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Wisdom's Hold in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (71 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:
The 10 items nearest to Wisdom's Hold (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisdom's Hold (this item) | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Haste, +4 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 74 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 57 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 49 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 48 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 4,573 gold on 60 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,420 gold on 63 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 55 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 500 gold on 58 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 280 gold on 47 realms |
 Beneficent Bulwark | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +4 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 2,000 gold on 42 realms |
Elementium Earthguard has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Frozen Shield at 35 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Wisdom's Hold among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stonecrag Shield (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59) and Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Wisdom's Hold among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Hero's Buckler (item level 29), Engraved Wall (item level 29), Demon Guard (item level 29), Templar Shield (item level 28) and Ironhide Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Wisdom's Hold. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Wisdom's Hold ID 156191 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Wisdom's Hold uses icon file 237456, which 4 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Ice Layered Barrier ID 45887 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Wisdom's Hold ID 156191 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Ice Layered Barrier ID 156300 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Voltscale Shield ID 170182 · Miscellaneous · item level 50Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 45470 (45465 to 45476) were usually added in the same batch as Wisdom's Hold: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Warsong Shredder Blade ID 45465 · Quest
Scale of Fates ID 45466 · Armor · item level 35
Belt of the Betrayed ID 45467 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Leggings of Lost Love ID 45468 · Armor - Cloth · item level 35
Sif's Promise ID 45469 · Armor · item level 35 "As shall my love never fail, neither shall the strength of your rule."
Fate's Clutch ID 45471 · Armor · item level 35
Warhelm of the Champion ID 45472 · Armor - Plate · item level 35
Embrace of the Gladiator ID 45473 · Armor - Leather · item level 35
Pauldrons of the Combatant ID 45474 · Armor - Mail · item level 35
Seeker's Fel Spear ID 45476 · Quest "The fel energies seething off of the spear's tip make your stomach turn."The raw ItemSparse values for item 45470 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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