This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 68, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 4g 88s 26c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 68, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 67s 42c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 232, requires level 80, Epic quality and sells to vendors for 3g 67s 42c. In MoP Classic it is item level 68, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 67s 42c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 95s 25c |
| Classic Era | 68 | 60 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 4g 88s 26c |
| The Burning Crusade | 68 | 60 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 67s 42c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 232 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 3g 67s 42c |
| MoP Classic | 68 | 60 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 3g 67s 42c |
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 Zulian Defender (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zulian Defender (this item) | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +12 Intellect | Not listed |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,999 gold on 70 realms | |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 179 gold on 57 realms |
 The Plague Belcher | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 11,078 gold on 71 realms |
 Death's Gamble | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 19,999 gold on 69 realms |
 Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 133 gold on 49 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 10,173 gold on 72 realms |
 Ebonhold Buckler | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 49 gold on 49 realms |
| Alabaster Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 25 gold on 58 realms |
 Crusader's Shield | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 123 gold on 53 realms |
 Ornate Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 25 gold on 52 realms |
Telaari Shield has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Alabaster Shield at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Zulian Defender 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 Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Zulian Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25), Mountainside Buckler (item level 24), Darrowshire Protector (item level 24), Captain's Buckler (item level 24) and Embossed Plate Shield (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Zulian Defender uses icon file 134968, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Buru's Skull Fragment ID 21485 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Jagged Obsidian Shield ID 22198 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Zulian Ward ID 69627 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 19915 (19910 to 19922) were usually added in the same batch as Zulian Defender: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Arlokk's Grasp ID 19910 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 29
Whipweed Heart ID 19911 · Miscellaneous
Overlord's Onyx Band ID 19912 · Armor · item level 29
Bloodsoaked Greaves ID 19913 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Panther Hide Sack ID 19914 · Container · item level 28
Jeklik's Crusher ID 19918 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29
Bloodstained Greaves ID 19919 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Primalist's Band ID 19920 · Armor · item level 29
Zulian Hacker ID 19921 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 29
Arlokk's Hoodoo Stick ID 19922 · Armor · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 19915 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Zulian Defender 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 Zulian Defender 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 Zulian Defender
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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