An Uncommon Shield, item level 20, requires level 13, binds when equipped.
On Phalanx Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 6,914 gold25 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 6,374 gold95 silver to 7,040 gold, a tight band around its average.
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 43s 30c. In Classic Era it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 43s 30c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 43s 30c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 43s 30c. In MoP Classic it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 43s 30c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 20 | 13 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 3g 26s 46c |
| WoW Forever | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
| Classic Era | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
| The Burning Crusade | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
| MoP Classic | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
In the Appearances collection, Phalanx Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2365. 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 Phalanx Shield (item level 20) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 19 to 21.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phalanx Shield (this item) | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Insignia Buckler | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +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 |
| Pillager's Shield | 21 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Glimmering Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Combat Shield has the highest item level here (21).
Next item levels up from Phalanx Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Field Plate Shield (item level 23), Jazeraint Shield (item level 23), Symbolic Crest (item level 23), Steadfast Buckler (item level 23) and Darrowshire Protector (item level 24).
Nearest lower item levels below Phalanx Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Kite Shield (item level 17), Redbeard Crest (item level 15), Outrunner's Shield (item level 14), Box Shield (item level 14) and Drakonid's Jade Bulwark (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Phalanx Shield uses icon file 134953, which 21 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Gothic Shield ID 7537 · Armor - Shield · item level 25Hero's Buckler ID 8313 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Battered Viking Shield ID 9403 · Armor - Shield · item level 22Fortified Shield ID 9816 · Armor - Shield · item level 16Renegade Shield ID 9873 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Pit Fighter's Shield ID 4507 · Armor - Shield · item level 23Shizzle's Drizzle Blocker ID 11915 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Spiked Chain Shield ID 15522 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 7331 (7326 to 7336) were usually added in the same batch as Phalanx Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Thun'grim's Axe ID 7326 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 8
Thun'grim's Dagger ID 7327 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 8
Thun'grim's Mace ID 7328 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 8
Thun'grim's Sword ID 7329 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 8Infiltrator Buckler ID 7330 · Armor - Shield · item level 19
Regal Armor ID 7332 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Overseer's Whistle ID 7333 · Quest
Efflorescent Robe ID 7334 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Grizzly Tunic ID 7335 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Wildwood Chain ID 7336 · Armor - Plate · item level 15The raw ItemSparse values for item 7331 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Phalanx 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 Phalanx Shield 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 Phalanx Shield
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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