This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Poor Shield, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when equipped.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 68, requires level 63 and sells to vendors for 1g 51s 34c. In Classic Era it is item level 68, requires level 63 and sells to vendors for 1g 51s 34c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 68, requires level 63 and sells to vendors for 1g 13s 88c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 68, requires level 63 and sells to vendors for 1g 13s 88c. In MoP Classic it is item level 68, requires level 63 and sells to vendors for 1g 13s 88c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Poor | Binds when equipped | 14g 84s 46c |
| WoW Forever | 68 | 63 | Poor | - | 1g 51s 34c |
| Classic Era | 68 | 63 | Poor | - | 1g 51s 34c |
| The Burning Crusade | 68 | 63 | Poor | - | 1g 13s 88c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 68 | 63 | Poor | - | 1g 13s 88c |
| MoP Classic | 68 | 63 | Poor | - | 1g 13s 88c |
In the Appearances collection, Plated Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 1441. 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 Plated Buckler (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 28 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plated Buckler (this item) | 29 | 25 | 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 |
 Demon Guard | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Garrett Family Crest | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed | |
 Force Reactive Disk | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering | Not listed |
 The Plague Belcher | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Death's Gamble | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Stygian Shield | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
 Ebonhold Buckler | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Next item levels up from Plated Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crystal Pulse Shield (item level 32), Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35) and Elementium Earthguard (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Plated Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Troll Protector (item level 25), Khan's Buckler (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25), Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25) and Mountainside Buckler (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Plated Buckler uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Blocking Targe ID 3989 · Armor - Shield · item level 23Emblazoned Buckler ID 4064 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Reinforced Buckler ID 3817 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Sentry Buckler ID 3743 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Dust Bowl ID 4290 · Armor - Shield · item level 11Brackwater Shield ID 3654 · Armor - Shield · item level 7Ceremonial Buckler ID 3653 · Armor - Shield · item level 8Hunting Buckler ID 3652 · Armor - Shield · item level 7Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 3991 (3986 to 3996) were usually added in the same batch as Plated Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Protective Pavise ID 3986 · Armor - Shield · item level 25
Deflecting Tower ID 3987 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Plate Wall Shield ID 3988 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Blocking Targe ID 3989 · Armor - Shield · item level 23
Crested Buckler ID 3990 · Armor - Shield · item level 28
Laminated Scale Belt ID 3992 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Laminated Scale Boots ID 3993 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Laminated Scale Bracers ID 3994 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Laminated Scale Cloak ID 3995 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Laminated Scale Gloves ID 3996 · Armor - Mail · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 3991 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Plated 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 Plated 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 Plated 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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