Phat Loot Phriday: Shard of Torment

Throgg's mighty hand gripped the Grimtotem's head, pushing its face toward the gaping maw of the Shard of Torment. The shield's burning mouth grinned monstrously at the Grimtotem, streams of lava slobbering over its jaws.

"This is the only shield for tanks on its tier," Lolegolas said nearby. "It comes from Baleroc, who is in no way a homage to the beast who fought Gandalf. It also drools fire, which leaves you in an interesting position."

"What?" the Grimtotem shouted. "Oh god, what do you want?"

"The girl? Where is the girl? You know who we mean," Lolegolas said simply.

"We let her go!" the Tauren cried. "In all the confusion, she ran and we just let her go. She ran toward the Elf forest."

Throgg grunted and yanked the Grimtotem away from his shield, tossing the man away contemptuously. "So, we're off to Kalimdor."

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Shard of Torment

• Type Shield

• Armor 12,201

• Strength 147

• Stamina 341

• Sockets 2 blue sockets

• Socket bonus +30 stamina

• Equip Increases your dodge rating by 148

• Equip Increases your parry rating by 154

How to get it It drops from the Baleroc in the Firelands. You'll need friends -- trust us.
How to get rid of it You can sell it for 23 gold, 3 silver, and 93 silver. If you're a tank, though, you won't be disenchanting it any time soon.

Phat Loot Phriday brings you the scoop on some of the most ... interesting ... loot in the World of Warcraft, often viewed through the eyes of the stalwart Throgg and indelible Lolegolas. Suggest items you think we should feature by emailing mikeg@wowinsider.com.