Is Basalt Buckler in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Basalt Buckler is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Basalt Buckler in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Basalt Buckler is uncommon quality, item level 40 with no level requirement.

What does Basalt Buckler sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 70s 75c for one Basalt Buckler in Classic Era.

What slot is Basalt Buckler in WoW Classic?

Basalt Buckler is a Shield in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Basalt Buckler - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Basalt Buckler Game Data

Appearance

Appearance ID: 2247. 2 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Basalt Buckler Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:

Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
Elemental Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
Restoration Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Basalt Buckler (item level 22) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 22 to 23.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Basalt Buckler (this item)	22		+4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect	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
Trickster's Protector	22	14	+4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
The Green Tower	22	15	+4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Field Plate Shield	23	16	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Jazeraint Shield	23	16	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Symbolic Crest	23	16	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +11 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Steadfast Buckler	23	16	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed

Field Plate Shield has the highest item level here (23).

Next item levels up from Basalt Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Mountainside Buckler (item level 24), Darrowshire Protector (item level 24), Troll Protector (item level 25), Khan's Buckler (item level 25) and Tyrant's Shield (item level 25).

Nearest lower item levels below Basalt Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Phalanx Shield (item level 20), Headhunter's Buckler (item level 20), Wicked Chain Shield (item level 20), Resplendent Guardian (item level 19) and Glimmering Shield (item level 19).

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Basalt Buckler in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Basalt 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 Basalt Buckler next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Basalt Buckler in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Basalt Buckler is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Basalt Buckler in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Basalt Buckler is uncommon quality, item level 40 with no level requirement.
What does Basalt Buckler sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 70s 75c for one Basalt Buckler in Classic Era.
What slot is Basalt Buckler in WoW Classic?: Basalt Buckler is a Shield in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70205, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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

About Basalt Buckler

Basalt Buckler is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no Auction House price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.