An Uncommon Shield, item level 16, requires level 10, binds when equipped.
On Bristlebark Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 4,744 gold3 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 337 gold14 silver to 19,560 gold39 silver. About 6 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is around its All-Time typical of 4,744 gold3 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 18s 2c. In Classic Era it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 18s 2c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 18s 2c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 18s 2c. In MoP Classic it is item level 25, requires level 20 and sells to vendors for 18s 2c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 16 | 10 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 32s 79c |
| WoW Forever | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 18s 2c |
| Classic Era | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 18s 2c |
| The Burning Crusade | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 18s 2c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 18s 2c |
| MoP Classic | 25 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 18s 2c |
In the Appearances collection, Bristlebark Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2053. 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 Bristlebark Buckler (item level 16) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 14 to 19.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristlebark Buckler (this item) | 16 | 10 | +3 Strength, +4 Stamina, +8 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 36 realms |
 Redbeard Crest | 15 | +2 Strength, +4 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 53 realms | |
 Dervish Buckler | 18 | 11 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop | 12 gold on 49 realms |
 Battleforge Shield | 18 | 11 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop | 20 gold on 54 realms |
| Outrunner's Shield | 14 | 8 | +2 Strength, +3 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop | 543 gold on 52 realms |
| Targe Shield | 18 | 11 | World Drop | 100 gold on 48 realms |
 Box Shield | 14 | 9 | World Drop | 50 gold on 54 realms |
| Glimmering Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 65 silver on 57 realms |
| Infiltrator Buckler | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 50 gold on 57 realms |
| Scaled Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 63 realms |
| Banded Shield | 19 | 12 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop | 156 gold on 58 realms |
Glimmering Shield has the highest item level here (19). The lowest listed price among them is Glimmering Shield at 65 silver in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Bristlebark Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Pillager's Shield (item level 21), Glyphed Buckler (item level 22), Jouster's Crest (item level 22), Knight's Crest (item level 22) and Trickster's Protector (item level 22).
Nearest lower item levels below Bristlebark Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Drakonid's Jade Bulwark (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Icewall (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Firewall (item level 1), Primal Revenant's Windwall (item level 1) and Sunfury Great Bulwark (item level 1).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Bristlebark Buckler uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Prospector's Buckler ID 15893 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Burnt Buckler ID 15895 · Armor - Shield · item level 4Wicked Chain Shield ID 15543 · Armor - Shield · item level 20Sentry's Shield ID 15530 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Charger's Shield ID 15478 · Armor - Shield · item level 4Feral Buckler ID 15307 · Armor - Shield · item level 11Cutthroat's Buckler ID 15133 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Rigid Buckler ID 15113 · Armor - Shield · item level 14Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15894 (15887 to 15905) were usually added in the same batch as Bristlebark Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Heroic Guard ID 15887 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Vanguard Shield ID 15890 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Hulking Shield ID 15891 · Armor - Shield · item level 16
Slayer's Shield ID 15892 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Prospector's Buckler ID 15893 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Burnt Buckler ID 15895 · Armor - Shield · item level 4
A Crazy Grab Bag ID 15902 · Miscellaneous · item level 23
Slicing Claw ID 15903 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 16Deadly Fist Blades ID 15904 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 20
Brass Knuckles ID 15905 · Weapon - Fist Weapon · item level 8The raw ItemSparse values for item 15894 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Bristlebark 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 Bristlebark 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 Bristlebark 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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