An Uncommon Shield, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped. Crafted with Cobalt Triangle Shield.
On Cobalt Triangle Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,285 gold79 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 112 gold57 silver to 10,622 gold97 silver. About 6 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 75% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,285 gold79 silver.
| Crafted | Cobalt Triangle Shield | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 142, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 5g 54s 62c. In MoP Classic it is item level 142, requires level 70 and sells to vendors for 2g 77s 31c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 142 | 70 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 54s 62c |
| MoP Classic | 142 | 70 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 77s 31c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Cobalt Triangle Shield takes 4 Cobalt Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Cobalt Triangle Shield is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9541. 4 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 71g 52s. Cobalt Triangle Shield lists from 178g 49s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 98g 4s after the 5% auction cut, a 137% margin over its reagents. The recipe Cobalt Triangle Shield turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 1 and grey at 5.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar | 4 | 17 gold88 silver | 71 gold52 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 71 gold52 silver | ||
| Cobalt Triangle Shield at its lowest listing | 178 gold49 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 98 gold4 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Cobalt Triangle Shield uses icon file 134991, which 9 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Saronite Bulwark ID 41113 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Infiltrator's Shield ID 39874 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Embossed Brazen Shield ID 36453 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Vrykul Shield ID 36449 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Forged-Iron Shield ID 36446 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Riveted Shield ID 36445 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Valiant Bulwark ID 72982 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Zealous Bulwark ID 72983 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40668 (40666 to 40673) were usually added in the same batch as Cobalt Triangle Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Note from the Grand Admiral ID 40666 · Quest "This letter bears an ornate seal."
Tempered Saronite Belt ID 40669 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Saronite Defender ID 40670 · Armor - Shield · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Boots ID 40671 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Breastplate ID 40672 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Helm ID 40673 · Armor - Plate · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 40668 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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