Is Deathguard Buckler in World of Warcraft: Forever?

Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Deathguard Buckler 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 Deathguard Buckler in WoW Classic?

In Classic Era, Deathguard Buckler is common quality, item level 5 with no level requirement.

What does Deathguard Buckler sell for to a vendor in Classic?

A vendor pays 15c for one Deathguard Buckler in Classic Era.

What slot is Deathguard Buckler in WoW Classic?

Deathguard Buckler is a Shield in Classic Era; it binds when picked up.

Deathguard Buckler - WoW Classic and Forever Item Sources

A Common Shield, item level 2, binds when picked up.

Downloads

Icon

Background

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Build history

First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).

One of the choices from Assault on the Rotbrain Encampment in Deathknell.quests

Other versions

Across game versions

In WoW Forever it is item level 5. In Classic Era it is item level 5. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 5. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 5. In MoP Classic it is item level 5.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	2	Common	Binds when picked up	15c
WoW Forever	5	Common	Binds when picked up	15c
Classic Era	5	Common	Binds when picked up	15c
The Burning Crusade	5	Common	Binds when picked up	15c
Wrath of the Lich King	5	Common	Binds when picked up	15c
MoP Classic	5	Common	Binds when picked up	15c

Deathguard Buckler Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Deathguard Buckler is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 1142. 4 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Deathguard Buckler Comes From

Quests That Reward Deathguard Buckler

1 quest lists Deathguard Buckler among its rewards in Blizzard's quest data.

Assault on the Rotbrain Encampment with Executor Staff

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files (JournalEncounterItem, JournalEncounterCreature, Achievement) and the Blizzard Game Data quest API.

How Deathguard Buckler 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

Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.

Where Deathguard Buckler Fits

Items That Share Deathguard Buckler's Icon

Deathguard Buckler uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:

Tribal Buckler ID 3649 · Armor - Shield · item level 5
Battle Shield ID 3650 · Armor - Shield · item level 4
Veteran Shield ID 3651 · Armor - Shield · item level 8
Stone Buckler ID 2900 · Armor - Shield · item level 3
Hunting Buckler ID 3652 · Armor - Shield · item level 7
Ceremonial Buckler ID 3653 · Armor - Shield · item level 8
Brackwater Shield ID 3654 · Armor - Shield · item level 7

Items Numbered Next to Deathguard Buckler

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 3276 (3270 to 3282) were usually added in the same batch as Deathguard Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Flax Vest ID 3270 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2
Zombie Skin Leggings ID 3272 · Armor - Leather · item level 2
Rugged Plate Vest ID 3273 · Armor - Plate · item level 2
Flax Boots ID 3274 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2
Flax Gloves ID 3275 · Armor - Cloth · item level 2
Executor Staff ID 3277 · Weapon - Staff · item level 2
Battle Chain Boots ID 3279 · Armor - Mail · item level 6
Battle Chain Bracers ID 3280 · Armor - Mail · item level 4
Battle Chain Gloves ID 3281 · Armor - Mail · item level 5
Battle Chain Pants ID 3282 · Armor - Mail · item level 6

Deathguard Buckler Client Record

The raw ItemSparse values for item 3276 in the current client build.

Vendor buy price: 77 copper
Vendor sell price: 15 copper
Material: Wood
Equip slot: Shield
Flags: 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.

Deathguard Buckler in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever

Deathguard 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 Deathguard Buckler next to the live retail market on this page.

Is Deathguard Buckler in World of Warcraft: Forever?: Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Deathguard Buckler 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 Deathguard Buckler in WoW Classic?: In Classic Era, Deathguard Buckler is common quality, item level 5 with no level requirement.
What does Deathguard Buckler sell for to a vendor in Classic?: A vendor pays 15c for one Deathguard Buckler in Classic Era.
What slot is Deathguard Buckler in WoW Classic?: Deathguard Buckler 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 1.60.1.70532, 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