Is Formidable Crest in World of Warcraft: Forever?

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

In Classic Era, Formidable Crest is Uncommon quality, item level 52 and requires level 47.

What does Formidable Crest sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 1g 62s for one Formidable Crest in Classic Era.

What slot is Formidable Crest in WoW Classic?

Formidable Crest is a Off Hand Shield in Classic Era; it binds when equipped.

Formidable Crest - WoW Classic and Forever Price History

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446212007-08-07T05:20:04-05:00+1via Wowhead

Looks formidable, if nothing else.

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Happystewie2025-08-15T05:22:24-05:00+1via Wowhead

This dropped off a Scorching Elemental after 34 kills in Un'Goro. Good luck!

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Auction House

Listings are down 58% from their 7 day average (1 vs 2 units).live market
Today's price is on the high side: only 4% of recorded snapshots were pricier.live market

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On Formidable Crest's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,205 gold46 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 122 gold27 silver to 3,900 gold91 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.

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Formidable Crest Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Formidable Crest is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2728. 2 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Formidable Crest 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 Formidable Crest (item level 27) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 26 to 28.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Formidable Crest (this item)	27	20	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Overlord's Shield	27	20	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed
Jade Deflector	27	21	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 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
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
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
Gryphon Mail Buckler	26	20	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	Not listed

Ebonhold Buckler has the highest item level here (28).

Next item levels up from Formidable Crest among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Death's Gamble (item level 29), The Face of Doom (item level 30), Telaari Shield (item level 30), Screaming Shield (item level 30) and Modani War-Shield (item level 30).

Nearest lower item levels below Formidable Crest among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Blackskull Shield (item level 24), Mountainside Buckler (item level 24), Darrowshire Protector (item level 24), Captain's Buckler (item level 24) and Brigade Defender (item level 24).

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

Formidable Crest in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Formidable Crest 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 Formidable Crest next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Formidable Crest in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Formidable Crest 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 Formidable Crest in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Formidable Crest is Uncommon quality, item level 52 and requires level 47.
What does Formidable Crest sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 1g 62s for one Formidable Crest in Classic Era.
What slot is Formidable Crest in WoW Classic?: Formidable Crest is a Off Hand Shield in Classic Era; it binds when equipped.

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