This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 12, requires level 7, binds when equipped.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 24, requires level 19, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 14s 85c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 24, requires level 19, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 14s 85c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 24, requires level 19, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 14s 85c. In MoP Classic it is item level 20 and requires level 15.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 12 | 7 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 10s 55c |
| Classic Era | 24 | 19 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14s 85c |
| The Burning Crusade | 24 | 19 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14s 85c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 24 | 19 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14s 85c |
| MoP Classic | 20 | 15 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 10s 55c |
In the Appearances collection, Stormwind Guard Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 185. 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 Stormwind Guard Shield (item level 12) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 14 to 19.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stormwind Guard Shield (this item) | 12 | 7 | +2 Strength, +3 Stamina, +5 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Outrunner's Shield | 14 | 8 | +2 Strength, +3 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Redbeard Crest | 15 | +2 Strength, +4 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed | |
 Grunt's Shield | 15 | 9 | +2 Strength, +4 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Hulking Shield | 16 | 10 | +3 Strength, +4 Stamina, +8 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Dervish Buckler | 18 | 11 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Battleforge Shield | 18 | 11 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Resplendent Guardian | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Parry, +10 Intellect | Not listed |
| Glimmering Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Infiltrator Buckler | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Scaled Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
Glimmering Shield has the highest item level here (19).
Next item levels up from Stormwind Guard Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Pillager's Shield (item level 21), The Green Tower (item level 22), Glyphed Buckler (item level 22), Chief Brigadier Shield (item level 22) and Jouster's Crest (item level 22).
Nearest lower item levels below Stormwind Guard Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Brackenhide Gnoll Guard (item level 1), Drakonid's Jade Bulwark (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Icewall (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Firewall (item level 1) and Primal Revenant's Windwall (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Stormwind Guard Shield uses icon file 134950, which 65 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Chromite Shield ID 8135 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Dwarven Kite Shield ID 6176 · Armor - Shield · item level 2Ebonhold Buckler ID 8275 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Alabaster Shield ID 8320 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Blackened Iron Shield ID 5919 · QuestEmerald Shield ID 10365 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 7188 (7135 to 7207) were usually added in the same batch as Stormwind Guard Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Broken Dragonmaw Shinbone ID 7135 · Miscellaneous
Goblin Jumper Cables ID 7148 · Consumable · item level 14
Copper Dagger ID 7166 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 5
Twain Random Sword FOO ID 7170 · Weapon - Miscellaneous · item level 12
VanCleef's Boots ID 7187 · Armor - Leather · item level 12
Goblin Rocket Boots ID 7189 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Scorched Rocket Boots ID 7190 · Miscellaneous · item level 12
Fused Wiring ID 7191 · Trade Goods · item level 10
Mirror Lake Water Sample ID 7206 · QuestJennea's Flask ID 7207 · QuestThe raw ItemSparse values for item 7188 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Stormwind Guard 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 Stormwind Guard 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 Stormwind Guard 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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