An Uncommon Shield, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when equipped. Sold by a vendor NPC.
On Direforge Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,357 gold86 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 104 gold30 silver to 56,907 gold67 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 37% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,357 gold86 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #23381 | Hyjal Summit |
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The game's collection data lists Direforge Shield as sold by a vendor NPC in Hyjal Summit.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #23381 | Hyjal Summit | - | - | 84 |
Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 289, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 11g 62s 1c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 46g 49s 94c |
| MoP Classic | 289 | 80 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 11g 62s 1c |
In the Appearances collection, Direforge Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 13208. 8 other items wear 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 Direforge Shield (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direforge Shield (this item) | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 28 gold on 32 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 73 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 62 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 20 gold on 58 realms |
 Plated Bulwark | 34 | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 2 gold on 53 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,173 gold on 59 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 350 gold on 57 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 60 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 122 gold on 53 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 55 realms |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Shield Wall | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 945 gold on 52 realms |
Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Shield Wall has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Plated Bulwark at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Direforge Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Direforge Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Alabaster Shield (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28) and Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Direforge Shield is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 23381 stands in Hyjal Summit.
Direforge Shield uses icon file 380535, which 17 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Rethban Shield ID 55426 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Ravencrest Shield ID 55430 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Crystalvein Shield ID 55432 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Stormforged Shield ID 55042 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Wildlife Defender ID 57354 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55428 (55423 to 55433) were usually added in the same batch as Direforge Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Blackwolf Ring ID 55423 · Armor · item level 36
Sorrowmurk Ring ID 55424 · Armor · item level 36
Dreadmaul Shield ID 55425 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Rethban Shield ID 55426 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Jasperlode Shield ID 55427 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Fargodeep Shield ID 55429 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Ravencrest Shield ID 55430 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Stonewrought Shield ID 55431 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Crystalvein Shield ID 55432 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Steelgrill Shield ID 55433 · Armor - Shield · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55428 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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