An Uncommon Shield, item level 17, requires level 10, binds when equipped.
On Wrangler's Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 14,999 gold51 silver over the last 30 days, ranging from 707 gold56 silver to 59,440 gold71 silver, a wide spread for a 30-day window.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 27, requires level 22 and sells to vendors for 22s 63c. In Classic Era it is item level 27, requires level 22 and sells to vendors for 22s 63c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 27, requires level 22 and sells to vendors for 22s 63c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 27, requires level 22 and sells to vendors for 22s 63c. In MoP Classic it is item level 27, requires level 22 and sells to vendors for 22s 63c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 17 | 10 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 48s 53c |
| WoW Forever | 27 | 22 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 22s 63c |
| Classic Era | 27 | 22 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 22s 63c |
| The Burning Crusade | 27 | 22 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 22s 63c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 27 | 22 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 22s 63c |
| MoP Classic | 27 | 22 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 22s 63c |
In the Appearances collection, Wrangler's Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2163. 1 other item wears 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 Wrangler's Buckler (item level 17) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 17 to 19.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrangler's Buckler (this item) | 17 | 10 | +3 Strength, +4 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Kite Shield | 17 | 10 | Vendor | Not listed |
 Battleforge Shield | 18 | 11 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop | 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 |
| Banded Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Cutthroat's Buckler | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Sentry's Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Slayer's Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +4 Critical Strike, +10 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
| Resplendent Guardian | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +5 Parry, +10 Intellect | Not listed |
Glimmering Shield has the highest item level here (19).
Next item levels up from Wrangler's Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Skullance Shield (item level 21), Glyphed Buckler (item level 22), Jouster's Crest (item level 22), Knight's Crest (item level 22) and Saltstone Shield (item level 22).
Nearest lower item levels below Wrangler's Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Lupine Buckler (item level 10), Drakonid's Jade Bulwark (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Icewall (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Firewall (item level 1) and Sunfury Great Bulwark (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Wrangler's Buckler uses icon file 134948, which 46 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Gryphon Mail Buckler ID 15621 · Armor - Shield · item level 26Merciless Shield ID 15657 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Exalted Shield ID 14982 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Triumphant Shield ID 15687 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Brutish Shield ID 14912 · Armor - Shield · item level 26Sunscale Shield ID 14852 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Protector Buckler ID 14790 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Ravager's Shield ID 14777 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15332 (15327 to 15337) were usually added in the same batch as Wrangler's Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Broken Wicked Throwing Dagger ID 15327 · Miscellaneous · item level 17
Joseph's Key ID 15328 · Quest
Wrangler's Belt ID 15329 · Armor - Leather · item level 15
Wrangler's Boots ID 15330 · Armor - Leather · item level 16
Wrangler's Wristbands ID 15331 · Armor - Leather · item level 14
Wrangler's Cloak ID 15333 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14
Wrangler's Gloves ID 15334 · Armor - Leather · item level 17
Briarsteel Shortsword ID 15335 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 7
Wrangler's Leggings ID 15336 · Armor - Leather · item level 17
Wrangler's Wraps ID 15337 · Armor - Leather · item level 18The raw ItemSparse values for item 15332 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Wrangler's 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 Wrangler's 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 Wrangler's 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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