A Rare Shield, item level 38, requires level 30, binds when equipped.
On Don Carlos' Drifting Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 44,530 gold72 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,250 gold to 214,853 gold66 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 426% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 44,530 gold72 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 417, requires level 80 and sells to vendors for 19g 56s 42c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 38 | 30 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 55g 41s 63c |
| MoP Classic | 417 | 80 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 19g 56s 42c |
In the Appearances collection, Don Carlos' Drifting Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 17584. 5 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 Don Carlos' Drifting Shield (item level 38) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Carlos' Drifting Shield (this item) | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Haste, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 37 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 56 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 555 gold on 53 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 500 gold on 53 realms |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 1,250 gold on 53 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,800 gold on 75 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 4,000 gold on 63 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 |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 54 realms |
 Steelforged Shield | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 501 gold on 57 realms |
 Steelforged Aegis | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 500 gold on 60 realms |
Steelforged Shield has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Northern Barrier at 20 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Don Carlos' Drifting Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Don Carlos' Drifting Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Death's Gamble (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Alabaster Shield (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28) and Ornate Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Don Carlos' Drifting Shield uses icon file 642581, which 13 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Shield of Sonorous Resonation ID 87487 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Shield of the Protectorate ID 81097 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Shield of the Protectorate ID 80931 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Shield of the Eternal Noon ID 105922 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 87488 (87478 to 87493) were usually added in the same batch as Don Carlos' Drifting Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Wand of the Exiled Path ID 87478 · Weapon - Wand · item level 38
Robes of the Quiet Isle ID 87484 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39Robes of Forgone Hope ID 87485 · Armor - Cloth · item level 38
Skyrider's Shining Shield ID 87486 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Shield of Sonorous Resonation ID 87487 · Armor - Shield · item level 39
Fletcher's Sharpening Shoulders ID 87489 · Armor - Mail · item level 39
Orb-Bound Shoulders ID 87490 · Armor - Cloth · item level 39
Spaulders of Five Rings ID 87491 · Armor - Cloth · item level 38
Mantle of Bestial Force ID 87492 · Armor - Leather · item level 38Enokian Growth Shoulderguards ID 87493 · Armor - Leather · item level 38The raw ItemSparse values for item 87488 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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