An Uncommon Shield, item level 29, requires level 23, binds when equipped.
On Bloodlust Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 9,000 gold over the last 30 days, ranging from 6,000 gold to 74,811 gold39 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 59, requires level 54 and sells to vendors for 2g 58s 26c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 59, requires level 54 and sells to vendors for 2g 58s 26c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 59, requires level 54 and sells to vendors for 2g 58s 26c. In MoP Classic it is item level 59, requires level 54 and sells to vendors for 2g 58s 26c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 39g 29s 92c |
| Classic Era | 59 | 54 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 58s 26c |
| The Burning Crusade | 59 | 54 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 58s 26c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 59 | 54 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 58s 26c |
| MoP Classic | 59 | 54 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 58s 26c |
In the Appearances collection, Bloodlust Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3245. 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 Bloodlust Buckler (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bloodlust Buckler (this item) | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Emerald Shield | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Garrett Family Crest | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed | |
 The Plague Belcher | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Death's Gamble | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Modani War-Shield | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Ebonhold Buckler | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Alabaster Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Modani War-Shield has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Bloodlust Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35), Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37) and Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Bloodlust Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Troll Protector (item level 25), Khan's Buckler (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25), Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25) and Blackskull Shield (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Bloodlust Buckler uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Dokebi Buckler ID 14608 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Primal Buckler ID 15006 · Armor - Shield · item level 4Lupine Buckler ID 15014 · Armor - Shield · item level 10Rigid Buckler ID 15113 · Armor - Shield · item level 14Cutthroat's Buckler ID 15133 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 14800 (14795 to 14805) were usually added in the same batch as Bloodlust Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Protector Helm ID 14795 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Protector Legguards ID 14796 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Protector Pads ID 14797 · Armor - Mail · item level 26
Bloodlust Breastplate ID 14798 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Bloodlust Boots ID 14799 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Bloodlust Cape ID 14801 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Bloodlust Gauntlets ID 14802 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Bloodlust Belt ID 14803 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Bloodlust Helm ID 14804 · Armor - Mail · item level 28Bloodlust Britches ID 14805 · Armor - Mail · item level 28The raw ItemSparse values for item 14800 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Bloodlust 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 Bloodlust 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 Bloodlust 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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