Mirror of Rath'mael Shield Stats
This blue item has an item level of 24 and is Bind on Pickup (BoP). A character can equip it from level 19. The item provides 547 armor against physical damage. An additional 11 Block absorbs a portion of damage on every successful block. This allows a tank to lose less health on each pull against a group of mobs.
The +5 Strength bonus increases your character's attack power. Another line in the tooltip adds 1% to the block chance. An item with these bonuses is one of the first blue options for the Off Hand slot for Warriors, Paladins, and Shamans. You won't have to wait until high levels to get it.
Ruins of Lordaeron Dungeon Final Boss Loot
Rath'mael is the final boss of the Ruins of Lordaeron above Undercity. This level 20 skeleton mage uses the Flamestrike spell. He is the last of six bosses on most routes through the ruins. His loot includes four additional items:
The staff and boots from Rath'mael are useful for casters and healers. Rotmender's Treads are part of the Rotmender's Raiment cloth set, which provides healing bonuses. The Fermenter and Arcane Salvager blueprints teach how to craft Camping items, which alchemists and enchanters place by the campfire from skill level 140. That's why every attempt is useful for characters with Alchemy or Enchanting.
Early Tank Shield for Leveling
Three classes wear armor in the Off Hand slot: Warrior, Paladin, and Shaman. A tank from among them takes the bulk of the damage from mobs in a group. This item reduces that damage through armor and Block. We recommend placing an order for attempts by the time your character reaches level 19. You'll be able to tank Wailing Caverns and The Deadmines with this item on your way to level 30.
