An Uncommon Shield, item level 23, requires level 16, binds when equipped. Sold by 3 vendor NPCs.
On Steadfast Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 200 gold17 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 33 gold33 silver to 585 gold22 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
| Vendor | NPC #54652 | Dalaran |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #54655 | Tanaris 51.5, 28.1 |
| Vendor | NPC #54658 | Orgrimmar 38.9, 69.7 |
The game's collection data lists Steadfast Buckler as sold by 8 vendor NPCs in Dalaran, Tanaris and Orgrimmar. The 3 with the most spawn points are shown.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #54652 | Dalaran | - | - | 163 |
| NPC #54655 | Tanaris | 51.5, 28.1 | /way #71 51.5 28.1 | 163 |
| NPC #54658 | Orgrimmar | 38.9, 69.7 | /way #85 38.9 69.7 | 163 |
Tanaris 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 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 84s 65c. In MoP Classic it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 84s 65c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 13g 59s 25c |
| WoW Forever | 23 | 16 | Uncommon | - | - |
| Classic Era | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 84s 65c |
| MoP Classic | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 84s 65c |
In the Appearances collection, Steadfast Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4599. 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 Steadfast Buckler (item level 23) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 22 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steadfast Buckler (this item) | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 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 |
 Captain's Buckler | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Brigade Defender | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Embossed Plate Shield | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Warbringer's Shield | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Ancient Defender | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Glyphed Buckler | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Jouster's Crest | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Captain's Buckler has the highest item level here (24).
Next item levels up from Steadfast Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Brutish Shield (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26), Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26), Overlord's Shield (item level 27) and Jade Deflector (item level 27).
Nearest lower item levels below Steadfast Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Insignia Buckler (item level 20), Phalanx Shield (item level 20), Headhunter's Buckler (item level 20), Wicked Chain Shield (item level 20) and Resplendent Guardian (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Steadfast Buckler is listed at 8 vendor placements; the first 4 are below. NPC 69322 stands in Gadgetzan.
Steadfast Buckler uses icon file 134957, which 20 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Grunt's Shield ID 15512 · Armor - Shield · item level 15Steelcap Shield ID 15207 · Armor - Shield · item level 12Tribal Warrior's Shield ID 4967 · Armor - Shield · item level 5Salbac Shield ID 4652 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Deflecting Tower ID 3987 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Tower Shield ID 2222 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15592 (15587 to 15597) were usually added in the same batch as Steadfast Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ringtail Girdle ID 15587 · Armor - Leather · item level 20
Bracesteel Belt ID 15588 · Armor - Plate · item level 20
Steadfast Stompers ID 15589 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Steadfast Bracelets ID 15590 · Armor - Mail · item level 21
Steadfast Breastplate ID 15591 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Steadfast Coronet ID 15593 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Steadfast Cloak ID 15594 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21
Steadfast Gloves ID 15595 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Steadfast Legplates ID 15596 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Steadfast Shoulders ID 15597 · Armor - Mail · item level 23The raw ItemSparse values for item 15592 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Steadfast 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 Steadfast 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 Steadfast 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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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