A Common Shield, item level 20, requires level 13, binds when equipped.
On Metal Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 40 gold over the last 30 days, ranging from 11 gold97 silver to 74 gold9 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 24s 8c. In Classic Era it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 24s 8c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 26s 10c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 26s 10c. In MoP Classic it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 26s 10c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 20 | 13 | Common | Binds when equipped | 1g 96s 80c |
| WoW Forever | 34 | 29 | Common | - | 24s 8c |
| Classic Era | 34 | 29 | Common | - | 24s 8c |
| The Burning Crusade | 34 | 29 | Common | - | 26s 10c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 34 | 29 | Common | - | 26s 10c |
| MoP Classic | 34 | 29 | Common | - | 26s 10c |
In the Appearances collection, Metal Buckler is listed as Vendor. Appearance ID: 644. 2 other items wear 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 Metal Buckler (item level 20) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 20 to 21.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Buckler (this item) | 20 | 13 | Vendor | Not listed |
| Insignia Buckler | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Phalanx Shield | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Headhunter's Buckler | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Wicked Chain Shield | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Combat Shield | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Sentinel Buckler | 21 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Archer's Buckler | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Renegade Shield | 21 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Ghostwalker Buckler | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Thick Scale Shield | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Combat Shield has the highest item level here (21).
Next item levels up from Metal Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Saltstone Shield (item level 22), Trickster's Protector (item level 22), Field Plate Shield (item level 23), Jazeraint Shield (item level 23) and Steadfast Buckler (item level 23).
Nearest lower item levels below Metal Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Battleforge Shield (item level 18), Kite Shield (item level 17), Redbeard Crest (item level 15), Outrunner's Shield (item level 14) and Box Shield (item level 14).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Metal Buckler uses icon file 134956, which 52 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Ringed Buckler ID 17188 · Armor - Shield · item level 11Ornate Buckler ID 17190 · Armor - Shield · item level 25Reinforced Targe ID 17192 · Armor - Shield · item level 15Drillborer Disk ID 17066 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Captain Rackmore's Wheel ID 16788 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Gizlock's Hypertech Buckler ID 17718 · Armor - Shield · item level 20Nimble Buckler ID 18303 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Imbued Shield ID 15943 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 17189 (17184 to 17194) were usually added in the same batch as Metal Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Small Shield ID 17184 · Armor - Shield · item level 2Round Buckler ID 17185 · Armor - Shield · item level 4Small Targe ID 17186 · Armor - Shield · item level 4
Banded Buckler ID 17187 · Armor - Shield · item level 7Ringed Buckler ID 17188 · Armor - Shield · item level 11Ornate Buckler ID 17190 · Armor - Shield · item level 25
Scepter of Celebras ID 17191 · Weapon - Staff · item level 22Reinforced Targe ID 17192 · Armor - Shield · item level 15
Sulfuron Hammer ID 17193 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29
Holiday Spices ID 17194 · Trade Goods · item level 3 "A sprinkle of festivity."The raw ItemSparse values for item 17189 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Metal 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 Metal 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 Metal 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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