An Uncommon Shield, item level 22, requires level 15, binds when equipped. Sold by a vendor NPC.
On Saltstone Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 234 gold32 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 50 gold to 767 gold59 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
| Vendor | NPC #54401 | Mount Hyjal 47.8, 78.3 |
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The game's collection data lists Saltstone Shield as sold by a vendor NPC in Mount Hyjal. The vendor stands at 47.8, 78.3 on the Mount Hyjal map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #54401 | Mount Hyjal | 47.8, 78.3 | /way #198 47.8 78.3 | 12 |
Mount Hyjal 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 41, requires level 36 and sells to vendors for 74s 82c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 41, requires level 36 and sells to vendors for 74s 82c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 41, requires level 36 and sells to vendors for 74s 82c. In MoP Classic it is item level 41, requires level 36 and sells to vendors for 74s 82c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 22 | 15 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 9g 3s 64c |
| Classic Era | 41 | 36 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 74s 82c |
| The Burning Crusade | 41 | 36 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 74s 82c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 41 | 36 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 74s 82c |
| MoP Classic | 41 | 36 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 74s 82c |
In the Appearances collection, Saltstone Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3554. 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 Saltstone Shield (item level 22) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 22 to 23.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saltstone Shield (this item) | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Glyphed Buckler | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Chief Brigadier Shield | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Jouster's Crest | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Knight's Crest | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Trickster's Protector | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sparkleshell Shield | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Field Plate Shield | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Jazeraint Shield | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Symbolic Crest | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Steadfast Buckler | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Field Plate Shield has the highest item level here (23).
Next item levels up from Saltstone Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Darrowshire Protector (item level 24), Troll Protector (item level 25), Khan's Buckler (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25) and Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25).
Nearest lower item levels below Saltstone Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Headhunter's Buckler (item level 20), Wicked Chain Shield (item level 20), Resplendent Guardian (item level 19), Glimmering Shield (item level 19) and Infiltrator Buckler (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Saltstone Shield is listed at 2 vendor placements. NPC 54401 stands in Mount Hyjal at map coordinates 47.8, 78.3.
Saltstone Shield uses icon file 134958, which 5 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Astral Guard ID 13254 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Milli's Shield ID 18535 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Aegis of the Blood God ID 19862 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Battered Tribal Shield ID 46775 · QuestMonstrous Shield ID 65713 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 14902 (14897 to 14907) were usually added in the same batch as Saltstone Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Saltstone Gauntlets ID 14897 · Armor - Plate · item level 22
Saltstone Girdle ID 14898 · Armor - Plate · item level 22
Saltstone Helm ID 14899 · Armor - Plate · item level 22
Saltstone LegChains ID 14900 · Armor - Plate · item level 22
Saltstone Shoulder Pads ID 14901 · Armor - Plate · item level 22
Saltstone Armsplints ID 14903 · Armor - Plate · item level 22
Brutish Breastplate ID 14904 · Armor - Plate · item level 26
Brutish Gauntlets ID 14905 · Armor - Plate · item level 24
Brutish Belt ID 14906 · Armor - Plate · item level 24
Brutish Helmet ID 14907 · Armor - Plate · item level 25The raw ItemSparse values for item 14902 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Saltstone 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 Saltstone 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 Saltstone 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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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