An Uncommon Shield, item level 20, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from Drive-By Piracy in The Cape of Stranglethorn.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 34 and sells to vendors for 43s 31c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	20	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	3g 26s 52c
MoP Classic	34	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	43s 31c

Black Gold Buckler Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Black Gold Buckler is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 1608. 2 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Black Gold Buckler Comes From

Quests That Reward Black Gold Buckler

1 quest lists Black Gold Buckler among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Drive-By Piracy with Ironpatch Shoulderguards, Slippery Glovelettes, Venture Blaster, Ironpatch Handguards

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Black Gold 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 Black Gold Buckler (item level 20) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 20 to 21.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Black Gold Buckler (this item)	20		+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. Quest	Not listed
Insignia Buckler	20	13	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Phalanx Shield	20	13	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Headhunter's Buckler	20	13	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Wicked Chain Shield	20	13	+3 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
Archer's Buckler	21	13	+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

Combat Shield has the highest item level here (21).

Next item levels up from Black Gold Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: The Green Tower (item level 22), Field Plate Shield (item level 23), Jazeraint Shield (item level 23), Steadfast Buckler (item level 23) and Mountainside Buckler (item level 24).

Nearest lower item levels below Black Gold Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Dervish Buckler (item level 18), Battleforge Shield (item level 18), Hulking Shield (item level 16), Redbeard Crest (item level 15) and Grunt's Shield (item level 15).

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

Where Black Gold Buckler Fits

Items That Share Black Gold Buckler's Icon

Black Gold Buckler uses icon file 134948, which 46 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:

Peacekeeper's Buckler ID 27400 · Armor - Shield · item level 10
Emblem of Perseverance ID 25996 · Armor · item level 30
Modani War-Shield ID 25077 · Armor - Shield · item level 30
Telaari Shield ID 25074 · Armor - Shield · item level 30
Lord Blackwood's Buckler ID 23139 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Draconian Aegis of the Legion ID 22336 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Intricately Runed Shield ID 18696 · Armor - Shield · item level 24
Forcestone Buckler ID 17508 · Armor - Shield · item level 22

Items Numbered Next to Black Gold Buckler

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 61592 (61582 to 61602) were usually added in the same batch as Black Gold Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Riptide Vest ID 61582 · Armor - Leather · item level 19
Keelhaul Shackles ID 61584 · Armor - Plate · item level 19
Princess Poobah's Dress ID 61586 · Armor - Cloth · item level 19
Princess Poobah's Bracelets ID 61588 · Armor - Leather · item level 19
Princess Poobah's Tiara ID 61589 · Armor - Plate · item level 19
Venture Blaster ID 61594 · Weapon - Wand · item level 20
Slippery Glovelettes ID 61596 · Armor - Leather · item level 20
Ironpatch Shoulderguards ID 61598 · Armor - Plate · item level 20
Mortal Naginata ID 61600 · Weapon - Polearm · item level 20
Ninja Star ID 61602 · Weapon - Thrown · item level 20