This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Epic Shield, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
When struck has a 15% chance of reducing the attacker's movement speed by 50% for 5 secs. Chance to fizzle against targets over level.
Spell effects bound to this item, from first-party game data.
In Classic Era it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 12g 85s 89c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 53s 21c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 226, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 5g 53s 21c. In MoP Classic it is item level 83, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 5g 53s 21c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 1g 41s 18c |
| Classic Era | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 12g 85s 89c |
| The Burning Crusade | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 53s 21c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 226 | 80 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 53s 21c |
| MoP Classic | 83 | 60 | Epic | Binds when picked up | 5g 53s 21c |
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 Stygian Buckler (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stygian Buckler (this item) | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect | 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 |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 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 |
| Northman's Shield | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | Not listed |
The Face of Doom has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Stygian Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35), Frozen Shield (item level 35) and Elementium Earthguard (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Stygian Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Khan's Buckler (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25), Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25), Mountainside Buckler (item level 24) and Darrowshire Protector (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Stygian Buckler uses icon file 132390, which 12 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
Scourge Armament ID 36736 · QuestStygian Shield ID 206513 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 23238 (23231 to 23246) were usually added in the same batch as Stygian Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Clefthoof Sinew ID 23231 · Quest "Weathered and twisted sinew from a mutated beast native to Outland."
Ring of the Eternal Flame ID 23237 · Armor · item level 29
Plump Buzzard Wing ID 23239 · Quest "Premium quality wings from only the finest free range carrion birds."
Claw of the Frost Wyrm ID 23242 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 30
Champion's Plate Shoulders ID 23243 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Champion's Plate Helm ID 23244 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Fiery Festival Brew ID 23246 · ConsumableThe raw ItemSparse values for item 23238 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Stygian 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 Stygian 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 Stygian 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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