Greater Stoneshield Potion
Vanilla WoW Classic 1.12 · x5 realm · wowx5.ruGreater Stoneshield Potion is the top tank defensive consumable of WoW Vanilla. It grants +2000 armor and stun resistance for 2 minutes. For a warrior tank it is one of the best ways to cut incoming physical damage on the pull.
Effect and stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Effect | +2000 armor, stun resistance |
| Duration | 2 minutes |
| Role | Tank (physical mitigation) |
| Profession | Alchemy ~285 |
| Cooldown | Shared potion cooldown (~2 min) |
Who and when
- Warrior tank on heavy physical bosses: Molten Core, Patchwerk, any tank-and-spank.
- Start of fight: drink on the pull to smooth the damage spike before threat and heals ramp.
- Solo farming elites: a clear survivability boost.
How to get it
Brewed by a high-skill alchemist (~285). On x5 keep a stack for raid tanks. The full tank kit is in the raid consumables guide.
x5 tip: it uses the shared potion cooldown, so drink it on the pull — plan panic healing potions for later phases.
Stacking
It does not use an elixir slot and stacks with Elixir of Superior Defense and Elixir of Fortitude — the tank gets lots of armor and HP at once. Slot mechanics are in the elixir overview.
Common mistakes
- Drinking it on magic bosses. +2000 armor only cuts physical damage — use a Magic Resistance Potion against magic.
- Saving the cooldown for a heal. A tank almost always spends the potion slot on stoneshield at the pull, not on a heal.
- Forgetting to refresh. It falls off after 2 minutes — keep a re-drink ready on long bosses.
Bottom line
Greater Stoneshield Potion is a top tank consumable: +2000 armor and stun resistance on the pull. Paired with Elixir of Superior Defense it gives maximum physical mitigation in x5 raids.
FAQ
How much armor does Greater Stoneshield Potion give?
+2000 armor for 2 minutes plus resistance to stun effects. It is one of the best tank consumables in Vanilla for reducing physical damage.
Who needs it?
Mainly warrior tanks on heavy physical bosses — such as [Molten Core](/en/raids/molten-core) and [Patchwerk](/en/raids/naxxramas). It complements [Elixir of Superior Defense](/en/wiki/elixir-of-superior-defense).
Does it share cooldown with healing potions?
Yes, the shared [potion cooldown](/en/wiki/combat-utility-potions) of ~2 minutes. Tanks usually drink it on the pull and save a healing potion for later.