Scale of the Earth-Warder

• Scale of the Earth-Warder
• Item Level 10
• Binds when picked up
• Unique
• Shield
• Off Hand
• 48 Armor
• +1 Strength
• +2 Intellect
• +1 Stamina
• +1 Critical Strike
• +1 Mastery
• Blood Artifact Relic Slot
• Iron Artifact Relic Slot
• Equip: Grants the Neltharion's Fury ability, which unleashes fire from your shield and greatly increases its defensive properties.
• Classes: Warrior
• "...it was one of Neltharion's cast-off scales. It saved Magnar's life. The blast of flame parted around the black scale, but the sheer force carried Magnar out of the lair, sending him tumbling down the slopes of Highmountain."

The Scale of the Earth-Warder, also known as the Blackwyrm Armaments, is one of the artifacts used by protection warriors in World of Warcraft: Legion. Equipping it will automatically place  [Scaleshard] in your main hand.

Source

This item is a quest reward from   [10-45] Legacy of the Icebreaker.

Description

Artifact reveal

An impenetrable shield crafted from a scale of the black Dragon Aspect, Neltharion the Earth-Warder, before the Old Gods' corruption overcame him. The formidable vrykul king Magnar Icebreaker carried this shield into combat and won victory after victory in the face of grim odds. When he finally fell in battle, it was due to treachery by servants of the Val'kyr Helya. The shield is now entombed with King Magnar's body in the Path of Kings in Stormheim.

In-game description

An ancient vrykul king crafted a stolen scale of Neltharion, the Earth-Warder into a bulwark of immense power. This great shield now lies by his side, deep in a nearly forgotten tomb. Reclaim this shield and you will reap not only an impenetrable guard, but also a glimpse of the mighty fiery powers of the dragon aspect himself.

Artifact lore

Main article: Saga of the Valarjar

These magnificent artifacts were forged from a scale of the Earth-Warder, Neltharion. As you might imagine, obtaining it came at a high cost. This sword and shield have endured countless battles, wielded by a legendary vrykul warrior and king. Thanks to your help, his spirit can rest in peace, but his armaments now pass to you. May they bring you the same victories they brought him.

Artifact traits

Base

Ability	Ranks	Linked powers
[Dragon Scales]	1	Dragon Skin; Reflective Plating
[Dragon Skin]	4	Dragon Scales; Intolerance; Thunder Crash
[Intolerance]	4	Dragon Skin; Shatter the Bones; Thunder Crash; Wall of Steel
[Leaping Giants]	4	Scales of the Earth; Wall of Steel
[Might of the Vrykul]	1	Rumbling Voice
[Neltharion's Fury]	1	Strength of the Earth Aspect
[Rage of the Fallen]	4	Strength of the Earth Aspect; Vrykul Shield Training
[Reflective Plating]	1	Dragon Scales; Dragon Skin; Thunder Crash
[Rumbling Voice]	1	Might of the Vrykul; Toughness; Will to Survive
[Scales of the Earth]	1	Leaping Giants
[Shatter the Bones]	4	Intolerance; Strength of the Earth Aspect
[Strength of the Earth Aspect]	1	Neltharion's Fury; Rage of the Fallen; Shatter the Bones
[Thunder Crash]	4	Dragon Skin; Intolerance; Reflective Plating
[Toughness]	4	Rumbling Voice; Vrykul Shield Training; Will to Survive
[Unbreakable Bulwark]	1	None
[Vrykul Shield Training]	4	Rage of the Fallen; Toughness; Wall of Steel; Will to Survive
[Wall of Steel]	1	Intolerance; Leaping Giants; Vrykul Shield Training
[Will to Survive]	4	Rumbling Voice; Toughness; Vrykul Shield Training

Hidden trait: Unknown

Empowered

Ability	Ranks
[Protection of the Valarjar]	1
[Bastion of the Aspects]	4
[Gleaming Scales]	1
[Neltharion's Thunder]	1
[Concordance of the Legionfall]	50

Appearances

Classic

Achievement:  [Fighting with Style: Classic]

This is the default appearance	Recover one of the Pillars of Creation	Recover  [Light's Heart]  [10-45] Light's Charge	Complete the first major Campaign effort with your order   [10-45] Jorhuttam

Upgraded: Arm of the Fallen King

Achievement:  [Fighting with Style: Upgraded]

Complete the warrior Order Campaign  [Forged for Battle]	Unlock every artifact trait  [Power Realized]	Research the full history of the artifact  [Part of History]	Obtain eight rare archeological finds  [This Side Up]

Valorous: Unbroken Stand

Achievement:  [Fighting with Style: Valorous]

Complete the Balance of Power questline  [Improving on History]	Kill eight world bosses  [Unleashed Monstrosities]	Complete a Mythic Mode Dungeon using a level 15 keystone  [Keystone Master]	Earn the achievement  [Glory of the Legion Hero]

War-torn: Deathguard's Gaze

Achievement:   [Fighting with Style: War-torn]/  [Fighting with Style: War-torn]

Participate in Player vs. Player combat and reach  [Honor Level 10]	Reach  [Honor Level 30]	Reach  [Honor Level 50]	Reach  [Honor Level 80]

Challenging: Legionbreaker

Achievement:  [Fighting with Style: Challenging]

Complete the The Highlord's Return questline	Defeat Heroic Kiljaeden after unlocking a Challenge artifact appearance	Win 10 rated battlegrounds after unlocking a Challenge artifact appearance	Defeat all Legion dungeon bosses after unlocking a challenge artifact appearance

Hidden: Last Breath of the Worldbreaker

Achievement:  [Fighting with Style: Hidden]

Acquire  [Burning Plate of the Worldbreaker]	Complete 30 Legion dungeons after unlocking a Hidden artifact appearance	Complete 200 World Quests after unlocking a Hidden artifact appearance	Kill 1,000 enemy players after unlocking a Hidden artifact appearance

Notes

• During the era before Neltharion's corruption, this artifact was known as the Blackwyrm Armaments.

Videos

• The Story of Scale of the Earth-Warder

Patch changes

• Patch 9.0.1 (2020-10-13): Stats, item level and level requirement modified due to level squish.
  
• Patch 7.0.3 (2016-07-19): Added.
  

External links

• Wowhead
• WoWDB

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