This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up. Drops from Ouro in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj.
| Drop | Ouro in Temple of Ahn'Qiraj |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 81, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 12g 27s 59c. In Classic Era it is item level 81, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 12g 27s 59c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 81 and requires level 60. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 264 and requires level 80. In MoP Classic it is item level 81 and requires level 60.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 69s 95c |
| WoW Forever | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 12g 27s 59c |
| Classic Era | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 12g 27s 59c |
| The Burning Crusade | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 69s 95c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 264 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 69s 95c |
| MoP Classic | 81 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 69s 95c |
In the Appearances collection, Wormscale Blocker is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 5795. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Wormscale Blocker.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Wormscale Blocker in the loot of 1 encounter.
Also drops from this encounter (10 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 Wormscale Blocker (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wormscale Blocker (this item) | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +6 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Force Reactive Disk | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 7,999 gold on 64 realms |
 The Plague Belcher | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 18,720 gold on 69 realms |
 Death's Gamble | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 24,750 gold on 72 realms |
 Stygian Shield | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 14,999 gold on 60 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,062 gold on 68 realms | |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 90 gold on 50 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 175 gold on 49 realms |
 Demon Guard | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 29 gold on 48 realms |
| Northman's Shield | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 227 gold on 45 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 13,252 gold on 75 realms |
The Face of Doom has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Demon Guard at 29 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Wormscale Blocker among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35), Frozen Shield (item level 35) and Elementium Earthguard (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Wormscale Blocker among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Khan's Buckler (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25), Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25), Mountainside Buckler (item level 24) and Darrowshire Protector (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Wormscale Blocker uses icon file 134970, which 17 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Pristine Ravager Carapace ID 23938 · MiscellaneousBroken Ravager Carapace ID 23944 · MiscellaneousCracked Ravager Carapace ID 23947 · MiscellaneousWorn Ravager Carapace ID 23953 · MiscellaneousBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 21610 (21605 to 21617) were usually added in the same batch as Wormscale Blocker: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Gloves of the Hidden Temple ID 21605 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Belt of the Fallen Emperor ID 21606 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Grasp of the Fallen Emperor ID 21607 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Amulet of Vek'nilash ID 21608 · Armor · item level 29
Regenerating Belt of Vek'nilash ID 21609 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Burrower Bracers ID 21611 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Wormhide Boots ID 21613 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Don Rigoberto's Lost Hat ID 21615 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Huhuran's Stinger ID 21616 · Weapon - Bow · item level 29
Wasphide Gauntlets ID 21617 · Armor - Leather · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 21610 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Wormscale Blocker is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Wormscale Blocker next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Wormscale Blocker
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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