An Uncommon Shield, item level 29, requires level 24, binds when equipped.
On Warstrike Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 27,824 gold73 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 27,347 gold58 silver to 187,666 gold17 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 64, requires level 59 and sells to vendors for 3g 20s 7c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 64, requires level 59 and sells to vendors for 2g 78s 4c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 64, requires level 59 and sells to vendors for 2g 78s 4c. In MoP Classic it is item level 64, requires level 59 and sells to vendors for 2g 78s 4c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 24 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 38g 16s 13c |
| Classic Era | 64 | 59 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 3g 20s 7c |
| The Burning Crusade | 64 | 59 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 78s 4c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 64 | 59 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 78s 4c |
| MoP Classic | 64 | 59 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 78s 4c |
In the Appearances collection, Warstrike Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3588. 5 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 Warstrike Buckler (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warstrike Buckler (this item) | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 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 |
 Modani War-Shield | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 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 |
Modani War-Shield has the highest item level here (30).
Next item levels up from Warstrike 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 Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Warstrike Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Troll Protector (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.
Warstrike Buckler uses icon file 134966, which 12 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
High Chief's Shield ID 14964 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Draconian Deflector ID 12602 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Red Dragonscale Protector ID 19348 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Enchant Shield - Major Stamina ID 35449 · Consumable · item level 27Flamescarred Draconian Deflector ID 93902 · Armor - ShieldDraconian Doomshield ID 118739 · Armor - Shield · item level 44Flamescarred Draconian Deflector ID 122391 · Armor - ShieldStolen Warrior's Shield ID 142312 · Quest "Crude but effective."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 14812 (14807 to 14817) were usually added in the same batch as Warstrike Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bloodlust Bracelets ID 14807 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Warstrike Belt ID 14808 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Warstrike Sabatons ID 14809 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Warstrike Armsplints ID 14810 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Warstrike Chestguard ID 14811 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Warstrike Cape ID 14813 · Armor - Cloth · item level 28
Warstrike Helmet ID 14814 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Warstrike Gauntlets ID 14815 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Warstrike Legguards ID 14816 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Warstrike Shoulder Pads ID 14817 · Armor - Mail · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 14812 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Warstrike 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 Warstrike 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 Warstrike 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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