A Poor Shield, item level 23, requires level 16, binds when equipped.
On Blocking Targe's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 158 gold56 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 147 gold12 silver to 163 gold67 silver, a tight band around its average.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 31s 54c. In Classic Era it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 31s 54c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 31s 54c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 31s 54c. In MoP Classic it is item level 42, requires level 37 and sells to vendors for 31s 54c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | 16 | Poor | Binds when equipped | 4g 52s 36c |
| WoW Forever | 42 | 37 | Poor | - | 31s 54c |
| Classic Era | 42 | 37 | Poor | - | 31s 54c |
| The Burning Crusade | 42 | 37 | Poor | - | 31s 54c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 42 | 37 | Poor | - | 31s 54c |
| MoP Classic | 42 | 37 | Poor | - | 31s 54c |
In the Appearances collection, Blocking Targe is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 1439. 3 other items wear 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 Blocking Targe (item level 23) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 22 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blocking Targe (this item) | 23 | 16 | 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 |
 Captain's Buckler | 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 |
 Ravager's Shield | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +6 Haste, +3 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Warbringer's Shield | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ancient Defender | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Glyphed Buckler | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Captain's Buckler has the highest item level here (24).
Next item levels up from Blocking Targe among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Troll Protector (item level 25), Brutish Shield (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26), Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26) and Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27).
Nearest lower item levels below Blocking Targe among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Pillager's Shield (item level 21), Insignia Buckler (item level 20), Phalanx Shield (item level 20), Headhunter's Buckler (item level 20) and Wicked Chain Shield (item level 20).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Blocking Targe uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Plated Buckler ID 3991 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Emblazoned Buckler ID 4064 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Reinforced Buckler ID 3817 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Sentry Buckler ID 3743 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Dust Bowl ID 4290 · Armor - Shield · item level 11Brackwater Shield ID 3654 · Armor - Shield · item level 7Ceremonial Buckler ID 3653 · Armor - Shield · item level 8Hunting Buckler ID 3652 · Armor - Shield · item level 7Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 3989 (3984 to 3994) were usually added in the same batch as Blocking Targe: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Strapped Armor ID 3984 · Armor - Leather · item level 29
Monogrammed Sash ID 3985 · Miscellaneous · item level 22 "The initials are faded and unreadable."
Protective Pavise ID 3986 · Armor - Shield · item level 25Deflecting Tower ID 3987 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Plate Wall Shield ID 3988 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Crested Buckler ID 3990 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Plated Buckler ID 3991 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Laminated Scale Belt ID 3992 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Laminated Scale Boots ID 3993 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Laminated Scale Bracers ID 3994 · Armor - Mail · item level 28The raw ItemSparse values for item 3989 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Blocking Targe 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 Blocking Targe 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 Blocking Targe
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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