An Uncommon Shield, item level 28, requires level 21, binds when equipped.
On Crusader's Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,425 gold39 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 2,107 gold98 silver to 5,374 gold19 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 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 92s 21c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 92s 21c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 92s 21c. In MoP Classic it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 92s 21c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 21 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 35g 78s 82c |
| Classic Era | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 92s 21c |
| The Burning Crusade | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 92s 21c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 92s 21c |
| MoP Classic | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 92s 21c |
In the Appearances collection, Crusader's Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3169. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Crusader's Shield.
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 Crusader's Shield (item level 28) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 27 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusader's Shield (this item) | 28 | 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
 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 |
| Formidable Crest | 27 | 20 | +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 |
Hero's Buckler has the highest item level here (29).
Next item levels up from Crusader's Shield 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 Crusader's Shield 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.
Crusader's Shield uses icon file 134956, which 52 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Scaled Shield ID 9830 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Nomad Buckler ID 9753 · Armor - Shield · item level 6Energized Stone Circle ID 9522 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Thermaplugg's Central Core ID 9458 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Captain's Buckler ID 7495 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Sentinel Buckler ID 7463 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Shield of Thorsen ID 13079 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Visionary Buckler ID 6828 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 10195 (10190 to 10200) were usually added in the same batch as Crusader's Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Swashbuckler's Belt ID 10190 · Armor - Leather · item level 27
Crusader's Armguards ID 10191 · Armor - Mail · item level 26
Crusader's Boots ID 10192 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Armor ID 10193 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Crusader's Cloak ID 10194 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26
Crusader's Gauntlets ID 10196 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Belt ID 10197 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Helm ID 10198 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Leggings ID 10199 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Pauldrons ID 10200 · Armor - Mail · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 10195 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Crusader's Shield 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 Crusader's Shield next to the live retail market on this page.
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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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