A Rare Shield, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Crystal Pulse Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 672 gold68 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 192 gold14 silver to 4,091 gold55 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 718% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 672 gold68 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 112, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 5g 24s 30c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 112, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 5g 24s 30c. In MoP Classic it is item level 112, requires level 69 and sells to vendors for 5g 52s 94c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 52g 32s 30c |
| The Burning Crusade | 112 | 69 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 5g 24s 30c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 112 | 69 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 5g 24s 30c |
| MoP Classic | 112 | 69 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 5g 52s 94c |
In the Appearances collection, Crystal Pulse Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 8158. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Crystal Pulse Shield.
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 Crystal Pulse Shield (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Pulse Shield (this item) | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 280 gold on 49 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 146 gold on 50 realms |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 102 gold on 52 realms |
 Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 140 gold on 48 realms |
| Modani War-Shield | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 46 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 13,252 gold on 75 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,062 gold on 69 realms | |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 50 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 71 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 61 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 47 realms |
Frozen Shield has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Modani War-Shield at 27 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Crystal Pulse Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Elementium Stormshield (item level 37), Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37), Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37), Skyking Bulwark (item level 38) and Shardback Shield (item level 40).
Nearest lower item levels below Crystal Pulse Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Jade Deflector (item level 27), Brutish Shield (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26), Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26) and Troll Protector (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Crystal Pulse Shield uses icon file 134980, which 3 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Aegis of the Sunbird ID 28316 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Platinum Shield of the Valorous ID 27887 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Aegis of the Sunbird ID 188374 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 31292 (31287 to 31298) were usually added in the same batch as Crystal Pulse Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Draenei Honor Guard Shield ID 31287 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
The Master's Treads ID 31288 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Staff of Divine Infusion ID 31289 · Weapon - Staff · item level 32
Band of Dominion ID 31290 · Armor · item level 32
Crystalforged War Axe ID 31291 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 32
Girdle of Gale Force ID 31293 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Pauldrons of Surging Mana ID 31294 · Armor - Mail · item level 32
Chestguard of the Dark Stalker ID 31295 · Armor - Leather · item level 32
Robe of the Crimson Order ID 31297 · Armor - Cloth · item level 32
Legguards of the Shattered Hand ID 31298 · Armor - Plate · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 31292 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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