Is Aegis of Battle in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Aegis of Battle is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.

What level is Aegis of Battle in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Aegis of Battle is uncommon quality, item level 55 with no level requirement.

What does Aegis of Battle sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 2g 11s for one Aegis of Battle in Classic Era.

What slot is Aegis of Battle in WoW Classic?

Aegis of Battle is a Shield in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Aegis of Battle - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

Aegis of Battle Game Data

Appearance

Appearance ID: 3327. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Aegis of Battle.

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

How Aegis of Battle Compares

Who It Suits

In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:

Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
Elemental Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
Restoration Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Aegis of Battle (item level 28) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 27 to 29.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Aegis of Battle (this item)	28		+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +7 Dodge, +12 Intellect	Not listed
Ebonhold Buckler	28	22	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop	52 gold on 60 realms
Alabaster Shield	28	22	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	61 gold on 59 realms
Crusader's Shield	28	21	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	157 gold on 53 realms
Ornate Shield	28	22	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	34 gold on 58 realms
Templar Shield	28	22	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	125 gold on 57 realms
Lofty Shield	28	22	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	175 gold on 56 realms
Sacred Guardian	29		+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing	975 gold on 76 realms
Aegis of Stormwind	27	21	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	200 gold on 57 realms
Skullflame Shield	29	23	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop	189,509 gold on 56 realms
Hero's Buckler	29	24	+4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop	270 gold on 53 realms

Skullflame Shield has the highest item level here (29). The lowest listed price among them is Ornate Shield at 34 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Aegis of Battle among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Zangari Shield (item level 31), Crystal Pulse Shield (item level 32), Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35) and Northern Barrier (item level 35).

Nearest lower item levels below Aegis of Battle 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.

Aegis of Battle in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Aegis of Battle 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 Aegis of Battle next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Aegis of Battle in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Aegis of Battle is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
What level is Aegis of Battle in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Aegis of Battle is uncommon quality, item level 55 with no level requirement.
What does Aegis of Battle sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 2g 11s for one Aegis of Battle in Classic Era.
What slot is Aegis of Battle in WoW Classic?: Aegis of Battle is a Shield in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

WoW Forever: what our data shows

Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client: Build 1.60.1.70205, read from the beta game data we hold
Also in the Classic Era client: Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
Appearances in the beta client: 1 recorded look

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

About Aegis of Battle

Aegis of Battle is not traded on the Auction House, so it has no Auction House price. It is acquired in-game from the sources listed above. This page collects its first-party game data (identity, effects and where it comes from) from the official World of Warcraft client build.