This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 27, requires level 20, binds when picked up. Drops from Lord Roccor in Blackrock Depths.
| Drop | Lord Roccor in Blackrock Depths |
|---|
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 52, requires level 47 and sells to vendors for 1g 98s 93c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 52, requires level 47 and sells to vendors for 1g 98s 93c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 52, requires level 47 and sells to vendors for 19s 89c. In MoP Classic it is item level 52, requires level 47 and sells to vendors for 1g 98s 93c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 27 | 20 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 42g 70s 1c |
| Classic Era | 52 | 47 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 98s 93c |
| The Burning Crusade | 52 | 47 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 98s 93c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 52 | 47 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 19s 89c |
| MoP Classic | 52 | 47 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 98s 93c |
In the Appearances collection, Stoneshell Guard is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 3428. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
The in-game Adventure Guide lists Stoneshell Guard in the loot of 1 encounter.
Lord Roccor in Blackrock Depths
Also drops from this encounter (4 other items):
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
The 10 items nearest to Stoneshell Guard (item level 27) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 26 to 28.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneshell Guard (this item) | 27 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. Boss Drop | Not listed |
 Aegis of Stormwind | 27 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Overlord's Shield | 27 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Jade Deflector | 27 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ebonhold Buckler | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Alabaster Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Crusader's Shield | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Ornate Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Templar Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Brutish Shield | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Bloodforged Shield | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Ebonhold Buckler has the highest item level here (28).
Next item levels up from Stoneshell Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: The Face of Doom (item level 30), Shield of the Wayward Footman (item level 31), Zangari Shield (item level 31), Outland Shield (item level 31) and Crystal Pulse Shield (item level 32).
Nearest lower item levels below Stoneshell Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Mountainside Buckler (item level 24), Darrowshire Protector (item level 24), Captain's Buckler (item level 24), Embossed Plate Shield (item level 24) and Ravager's Shield (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
1 other item in the current build is also called Stoneshell Guard. Same-name entries are usually a different rank, faction, quest stage or reward track of the same object.
Stoneshell Guard ID 231394 · Armor - Shield · item level 584Stoneshell Guard uses icon file 134948, which 46 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Aegis of Battle ID 10686 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Masterwork Shield ID 10271 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Redbeard Crest ID 12997 · Armor - Shield · item level 15Skullance Shield ID 13081 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Warmonger's Buckler ID 9958 · Armor - Shield · item level 26Husk of Nerub'enkan ID 13529 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Optomatic Deflector ID 9643 · Armor - Shield · item level 26Olaf's All Purpose Shield ID 9404 · Armor - Shield · item level 22Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 11631 (11626 to 11642) were usually added in the same batch as Stoneshell Guard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Blackveil Cape ID 11626 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Fleetfoot Greaves ID 11627 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Houndmaster's Bow ID 11628 · Weapon - Bow · item level 27
Houndmaster's Rifle ID 11629 · Weapon - Gun · item level 27
Rockshard Pellets ID 11630 · Miscellaneous
Earthslag Shoulders ID 11632 · Armor - Plate · item level 27
Spiderfang Carapace ID 11633 · Armor - Plate · item level 27
Silkweb Gloves ID 11634 · Armor - Cloth · item level 27
Hookfang Shanker ID 11635 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 27
Lesser Arcanum of Constitution ID 11642 · Quest · item level 25The raw ItemSparse values for item 11631 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Stoneshell 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 Stoneshell 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 Stoneshell 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
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