An Uncommon Shield, item level 29, requires level 23, binds when equipped.
On Engraved Wall's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,035 gold69 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 1,033 gold69 silver to 1,093 gold98 silver, a tight band around its average.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 96c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 96c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 96c. In MoP Classic it is item level 60, requires level 55 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 96c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 39g 70s 29c |
| Classic Era | 60 | 55 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 73s 96c |
| The Burning Crusade | 60 | 55 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 73s 96c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 60 | 55 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 73s 96c |
| MoP Classic | 60 | 55 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 73s 96c |
In the Appearances collection, Engraved Wall is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3243.
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 Engraved Wall (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engraved Wall (this item) | 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 Crusader's Shield | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ornate Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Templar Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
The Face of Doom has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Engraved Wall among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35), Frozen Shield (item level 35) and Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Engraved Wall among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Darrowshire Protector (item level 24), Embossed Plate Shield (item level 24), Ravager's Shield (item level 24), Warbringer's Shield (item level 24) and Ancient Defender (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Engraved Wall uses icon file 134949, which 27 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Brigade Defender ID 9918 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Champion's Wall Shield ID 7536 · Armor - Shield · item level 25Commander's Crest ID 6320 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Pikeman Shield ID 6078 · Armor - Shield · item level 2Woodland Shield ID 5395 · Armor - Shield · item level 2Ancient Defender ID 15604 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Bonelink Wall Shield ID 15618 · Armor - Shield · item level 25Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 10363 (10358 to 10368) were usually added in the same batch as Engraved Wall: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Duracin Bracers ID 10358 · Armor - Mail · item level 21
Everlast Boots ID 10359 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21
Black Kingsnake ID 10360 · Miscellaneous "Teaches you how to summon this companion."Brown Snake ID 10361 · Miscellaneous "Teaches you how to summon this companion."Ornate Shield ID 10362 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Templar Shield ID 10364 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Emerald Shield ID 10365 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Demon Guard ID 10366 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Hyperion Shield ID 10367 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Imbued Plate Armor ID 10368 · Armor - Plate · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 10363 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Engraved Wall 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 Engraved Wall 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 Engraved Wall
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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