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Zulian Defender, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Off Hand Shield

Zulian Defender

ilvl 68Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Zulian Defender is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 2312 armor, +15 Stamina, +9 Intellect, +8 Spirit. Against 48 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 17 of 49.

Tooltip

Zulian DefenderItem Level 68Binds when picked upOff HandShield2312 Armor+15 Stamina+9 Intellect+8 SpiritDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 60Sell Price: 4g 88s 26c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: casters.

WarriorPaladinShaman

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Death's Bargain iconDeath's BargainOff Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · The Face of Death iconThe Face of DeathOff Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Blessed Qiraji Bulwark iconBlessed Qiraji BulwarkOff Hand · ilvl 79 · req 60stronger stat budget · Shield of Condemnation iconShield of CondemnationOff Hand · ilvl 92 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Jagged Obsidian Shield iconJagged Obsidian ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 70 · req 60ilvl 70 · Red Dragonscale Protector iconRed Dragonscale ProtectorOff Hand · ilvl 74 · req 60ilvl 74 · Malistar's Defender iconMalistar's DefenderOff Hand · ilvl 75 · req 60ilvl 75 · Elementium Reinforced Bulwark iconElementium Reinforced BulwarkOff Hand · ilvl 77 · req 60ilvl 77 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.