An Uncommon Shield, item level 21, requires level 13, binds when equipped.
On Archer's Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 952 gold94 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 384 gold42 silver to 5,075 gold32 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 36, requires level 31 and sells to vendors for 48s 82c. In Classic Era it is item level 36, requires level 31 and sells to vendors for 48s 82c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 36, requires level 31 and sells to vendors for 48s 82c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 36, requires level 31 and sells to vendors for 48s 82c. In MoP Classic it is item level 36, requires level 31 and sells to vendors for 48s 82c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 21 | 13 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 3g 61s 51c |
| WoW Forever | 36 | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 82c |
| Classic Era | 36 | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 82c |
| The Burning Crusade | 36 | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 82c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 36 | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 82c |
| MoP Classic | 36 | 31 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 82c |
In the Appearances collection, Archer's Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 1309. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Archer's Buckler (item level 21) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 21 to 22.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer's Buckler (this item) | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Combat Shield | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sentinel Buckler | 21 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Renegade Shield | 21 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Ghostwalker Buckler | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Thick Scale Shield | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Pillager's Shield | 21 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Glyphed Buckler | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Chief Brigadier Shield | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Jouster's Crest | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Knight's Crest | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Glyphed Buckler has the highest item level here (22).
Next item levels up from Archer's Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Mountainside Buckler (item level 24), Darrowshire Protector (item level 24), Captain's Buckler (item level 24), Brigade Defender (item level 24) and Embossed Plate Shield (item level 24).
Nearest lower item levels below Archer's Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Resplendent Guardian (item level 19), Slayer's Shield (item level 19), Battleforge Shield (item level 18), Kite Shield (item level 17) and Redbeard Crest (item level 15).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Archer's Buckler uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Banded Shield ID 9843 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Superior Buckler ID 9804 · Armor - Shield · item level 16Raider's Shield ID 9790 · Armor - Shield · item level 11Bandit Buckler ID 9778 · Armor - Shield · item level 12Cadet Shield ID 9764 · Armor - Shield · item level 6Heavy Lamellar Shield ID 10204 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Techbot CPU Shell ID 9444 · Armor - Shield · item level 16Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 9858 (9853 to 9863) were usually added in the same batch as Archer's Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Conjurer's Cinch ID 9853 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20
Archer's Jerkin ID 9854 · Armor - Leather · item level 21
Archer's Belt ID 9855 · Armor - Leather · item level 20
Archer's Boots ID 9856 · Armor - Leather · item level 21
Archer's Bracers ID 9857 · Armor - Leather · item level 20
Archer's Cap ID 9859 · Armor - Leather · item level 21
Archer's Cloak ID 9860 · Armor - Cloth · item level 20
Archer's Gloves ID 9861 · Armor - Leather · item level 20
Archer's Trousers ID 9862 · Armor - Leather · item level 21
Archer's Shoulderpads ID 9863 · Armor - Leather · item level 21The raw ItemSparse values for item 9858 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Archer's Buckler is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Archer's Buckler next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Archer's Buckler
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
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