Is Dreadguard's Protector in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Dreadguard's Protector 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 Dreadguard's Protector in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Dreadguard's Protector is rare quality, item level 62 and requires level 57.

What does Dreadguard's Protector sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 3g 34s for one Dreadguard's Protector in Classic Era.

What slot is Dreadguard's Protector in WoW Classic?

Dreadguard's Protector is a Shield in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Dreadguard's Protector - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Dreadguard's Protector Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Dreadguard's Protector is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 5300.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Dreadguard's Protector 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 Dreadguard's Protector (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Dreadguard's Protector (this item)	29	24	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Sacred Guardian	29		+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed
Skullflame Shield	29	23	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +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
Demon Guard	29	24	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Force Reactive Disk	29	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering	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
Stygian Shield	29	25	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	Not listed

Next item levels up from Dreadguard's Protector among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crystal Pulse Shield (item level 32), Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35) and Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37).

Nearest lower item levels below Dreadguard's Protector among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Jade Deflector (item level 27), Brutish Shield (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26), Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26) and Troll Protector (item level 25).

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

Dreadguard's Protector in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Dreadguard's Protector 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 Dreadguard's Protector next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Dreadguard's Protector in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Dreadguard's Protector 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 Dreadguard's Protector in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Dreadguard's Protector is rare quality, item level 62 and requires level 57.
What does Dreadguard's Protector sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 3g 34s for one Dreadguard's Protector in Classic Era.
What slot is Dreadguard's Protector in WoW Classic?: Dreadguard's Protector 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

3D Model

About Dreadguard's Protector

Dreadguard's Protector 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.