An Uncommon Shield, item level 25, requires level 18, binds when equipped.
On Blackforge Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 896 gold over the last 30 days, ranging from 894 gold to 2,828 gold15 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 47, requires level 42 and sells to vendors for 1g 19s. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 47, requires level 42 and sells to vendors for 1g 19s. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 47, requires level 42 and sells to vendors for 1g 19s. In MoP Classic it is item level 47, requires level 42 and sells to vendors for 1g 19s.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 25 | 18 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 26g 95s 85c |
| Classic Era | 47 | 42 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 19s |
| The Burning Crusade | 47 | 42 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 19s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 47 | 42 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 19s |
| MoP Classic | 47 | 42 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 19s |
In the Appearances collection, Blackforge Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 1495. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Blackforge Buckler.
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 Blackforge Buckler (item level 25) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 24 to 26.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackforge Buckler (this item) | 25 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Khan's Buckler | 25 | 19 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Tyrant's Shield | 25 | 19 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Bonelink Wall Shield | 25 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Troll Protector | 25 | 19 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +6 Parry, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Warmonger's Buckler | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Brutish Shield | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Bloodforged Shield | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Captain's Buckler | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Brigade Defender | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Embossed Plate Shield | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Warmonger's Buckler has the highest item level here (26).
Next item levels up from Blackforge Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Templar Shield (item level 28), Force Reactive Disk (item level 29), The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29) and Sacred Guardian (item level 29).
Nearest lower item levels below Blackforge Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Glyphed Buckler (item level 22), Chief Brigadier Shield (item level 22), Jouster's Crest (item level 22), Knight's Crest (item level 22) and Trickster's Protector (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blackforge Buckler uses icon file 134956, which 52 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Glyphed Buckler ID 4067 · Armor - Shield · item level 22Insignia Buckler ID 4066 · Armor - Shield · item level 20Crested Buckler ID 3990 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Lunar Buckler ID 3763 · Armor - Shield · item level 22Guardian Buckler ID 4820 · Armor - Shield · item level 16Vigilant Buckler ID 4975 · Armor - Shield · item level 22Ironplate Buckler ID 3160 · Armor - Shield · item level 8Cobalt Buckler ID 5302 · Armor - Shield · item level 12Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 4069 (4064 to 4074) were usually added in the same batch as Blackforge Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Emblazoned Buckler ID 4064 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Combat Shield ID 4065 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Insignia Buckler ID 4066 · Armor - Shield · item level 20Glyphed Buckler ID 4067 · Armor - Shield · item level 22
Chief Brigadier Shield ID 4068 · Armor - Shield · item level 22Jouster's Crest ID 4070 · Armor - Shield · item level 22
Glimmering Mail Breastplate ID 4071 · Armor - Mail · item level 19
Glimmering Mail Gauntlets ID 4072 · Armor - Mail · item level 18
Glimmering Mail Greaves ID 4073 · Armor - Mail · item level 19
Mail Combat Armor ID 4074 · Armor - Mail · item level 21The raw ItemSparse values for item 4069 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Blackforge 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 Blackforge Buckler next to the live retail market on this page.
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