An Uncommon Shield, item level 18, requires level 11, binds when equipped.
On Pathfinder Guard's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,000 gold43 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 2,500 gold to 3,652 gold43 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 30, requires level 25 and sells to vendors for 29s 7c. In Classic Era it is item level 30, requires level 25 and sells to vendors for 29s 7c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 30, requires level 25 and sells to vendors for 29s 7c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 30, requires level 25 and sells to vendors for 29s 7c. In MoP Classic it is item level 30, requires level 25 and sells to vendors for 29s 7c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 18 | 11 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 77s 8c |
| WoW Forever | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 29s 7c |
| Classic Era | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 29s 7c |
| The Burning Crusade | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 29s 7c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 29s 7c |
| MoP Classic | 30 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 29s 7c |
In the Appearances collection, Pathfinder Guard is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2097. 3 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 Pathfinder Guard (item level 18) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 17 to 19.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathfinder Guard (this item) | 18 | 11 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Battleforge Shield | 18 | 11 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Glimmering Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Infiltrator Buckler | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Scaled Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Banded Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Cutthroat's Buckler | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Sentry's Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Slayer's Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Resplendent Guardian | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Parry, +10 Intellect | Not listed |
 Kite Shield | 17 | 10 | Vendor | Not listed |
Glimmering Shield has the highest item level here (19).
Next item levels up from Pathfinder Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Glyphed Buckler (item level 22), Jouster's Crest (item level 22), Knight's Crest (item level 22), Saltstone Shield (item level 22) and Trickster's Protector (item level 22).
Nearest lower item levels below Pathfinder Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Outrunner's Shield (item level 14), Box Shield (item level 14), Lupine Buckler (item level 10), Drakonid's Jade Bulwark (item level 1) and Primal Revenant's Icewall (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Pathfinder Guard uses icon file 134967, which 23 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Headhunter's Buckler ID 15352 · Armor - Shield · item level 20Clink Shield ID 15466 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Jade Deflector ID 14916 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Encrusted Silithid Object ID 17346 · QuestChromatic Carapace ID 12871 · MiscellaneousZukk'ash Carapace ID 18961 · QuestPendant of the Agate Shield ID 20950 · Armor · item level 19Worn Turtle Shell Shield ID 6447 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15342 (15337 to 15347) were usually added in the same batch as Pathfinder Guard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Wrangler's Wraps ID 15337 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Wrangler's Mantle ID 15338 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Pathfinder Hat ID 15339 · Armor - Leather · item level 20
Pathfinder Cloak ID 15340 · Armor - Cloth · item level 17
Pathfinder Footpads ID 15341 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Pathfinder Gloves ID 15343 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Pathfinder Pants ID 15344 · Armor - Leather · item level 19
Pathfinder Shoulder Pads ID 15345 · Armor - Leather · item level 19Pathfinder Vest ID 15346 · Armor - Leather · item level 19
Pathfinder Belt ID 15347 · Armor - Leather · item level 18The raw ItemSparse values for item 15342 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Pathfinder Guard 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 Pathfinder Guard 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 Pathfinder Guard
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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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