An Uncommon Shield, item level 14, binds when picked up.

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Build history

First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).

One of the choices from Security! in Ashenvale.quests

Other versions

MoP Classic

Across game versions

In MoP Classic it is item level 22 and sells to vendors for 11s 97c.

Version	Item level	Quality	Binding	Sells for
Retail (Midnight)	14	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	17s 28c
MoP Classic	22	Uncommon	Binds when picked up	11s 97c

Detective Buckler Game Data

Appearance

In the Appearances collection, Detective Buckler is listed as Quest. Appearance ID: 356. 7 other items wear the same appearance:

Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.

Where Detective Buckler Comes From

Quests That Reward Detective Buckler

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

Security! with Pilfered Kaldorei Belt, Security Crossbow, Gorthak's Tool Belt

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

How Detective 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

Similar Items

The 10 items nearest to Detective Buckler (item level 14) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 14 to 19.

Item	Item Level	Requires Level	Stats	Lowest Listed Price
Detective Buckler (this item)	14		+2 Strength, +3 Stamina, +7 Intellect. Quest	Not listed
Outrunner's Shield	14	8	+2 Strength, +3 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop	1,000 gold on 49 realms
Box Shield	14	9	World Drop	90 gold on 51 realms
Redbeard Crest	15		+2 Strength, +4 Stamina, +7 Intellect. World Drop	500 gold on 50 realms
Kite Shield	17	10	Vendor	50 gold on 54 realms
Dervish Buckler	18	11	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop	28 gold on 49 realms
Battleforge Shield	18	11	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +9 Intellect. World Drop	50 gold on 53 realms
Targe Shield	18	11	World Drop	100 gold on 48 realms
Glimmering Shield	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	131 gold on 57 realms
Infiltrator Buckler	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	49 gold on 55 realms
Scaled Shield	19	12	+3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +10 Intellect. World Drop	23 gold on 62 realms

Glimmering Shield has the highest item level here (19). The lowest listed price among them is Scaled Shield at 23 gold in the US Auction House.

Next item levels up from Detective Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Thick Scale Shield (item level 21), Pillager's Shield (item level 21), Glyphed Buckler (item level 22), Chief Brigadier Shield (item level 22) and Jouster's Crest (item level 22).

Nearest lower item levels below Detective 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.

Where Detective Buckler Fits

Items That Share Detective Buckler's Icon

Detective Buckler uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:

Raynewood Shield ID 56670 · Armor - Shield · item level 14
Reaper's Buckler ID 57168 · Armor - Shield · item level 5
Shield of Battlescar Valley ID 57495 · Armor - Shield · item level 18
Wax Catcher ID 58904 · Armor - Shield · item level 5
Silver Stream Shield ID 58979 · Armor - Shield · item level 5

Items Numbered Next to Detective Buckler

Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 56718 (56713 to 56723) were usually added in the same batch as Detective Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.

Durak's Wand ID 56713 · Weapon - Wand · item level 14
Band of Foul Strength ID 56714 · Armor · item level 14
Oily Bracers ID 56715 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14
Alighted Boots ID 56716 · Armor - Leather · item level 14
Mystlash Bracers ID 56717 · Armor - Plate · item level 14
Pilfered Kaldorei Belt ID 56719 · Armor - Leather · item level 14
Security Crossbow ID 56720 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 14
Meat Packer Ribbon ID 56721 · Armor - Cloth · item level 14
Je'neu's Hunting Vest ID 56722 · Armor - Leather · item level 14
Deerstalker Leggings ID 56723 · Armor - Plate · item level 14