This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 37, requires level 31, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 333, requires level 83 and sells to vendors for 15g 98s 55c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 31 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 56g 3s 51c |
| MoP Classic | 333 | 83 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 15g 98s 55c |
Appearance ID: 13469. 16 other items wear the same appearance; 10 of them are listed here.
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 Zora's Ward (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zora's Ward (this item) | 37 | 31 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect | Not listed |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 50 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 999 gold on 61 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 95 gold on 57 realms |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 51 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 44 gold on 49 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 53 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,909 gold on 71 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 64 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 25 gold on 50 realms |
 Shardback Shield | 40 | 36 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 50 realms |
Shardback Shield has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Spiritguard Shield at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Zora's Ward among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72) and Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85).
Nearest lower item levels below Zora's Ward among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Alabaster Shield (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28) and Templar Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
2 other items in the current build are also called Zora's Ward. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Zora's Ward ID 56402 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Zora's Ward ID 133277 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Zora's Ward uses icon file 463011, which 30 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Crepuscular Shield ID 55788 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Shield of the Iron Maiden ID 55778 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Bulwark of the Primordial Mound ID 56096 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Shield of the Iron Maiden ID 56314 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Crepuscular Shield ID 56322 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Zora's Ward ID 56402 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Bulwark of the Primordial Mound ID 56426 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Bulwark of the Scorned Man ID 67061 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55880 (55875 to 55885) were usually added in the same batch as Zora's Ward: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Hammer of Sparks ID 55875 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 37
Mantle of Master Cho ID 55876 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Leggings of the Path ID 55877 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Evelyn's Belt ID 55878 · Armor - Cloth · item level 37
Sorrowsong ID 55879 · Armor · item level 37
Impetuous Query ID 55881 · Armor · item level 37
Oasis Bracers ID 55882 · Armor - Leather · item level 37
Thisalee's Shiv ID 55883 · Quest
Mirage Ring ID 55884 · Armor · item level 37
Dampwick's "Best" Robes ID 55885 · Armor - Cloth · item level 3 "He's probably holding out on you."The raw ItemSparse values for item 55880 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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