This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
An Uncommon Shield, item level 23, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 43. In Classic Era it is item level 43. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 43. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 43. In MoP Classic it is item level 43.
| Version | Item level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 90s 51c |
| WoW Forever | 43 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 90s 51c |
| Classic Era | 43 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 90s 51c |
| The Burning Crusade | 43 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 90s 51c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 43 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 90s 51c |
| MoP Classic | 43 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 90s 51c |
Appearance ID: 2869. 6 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 Earthclasp Barrier (item level 23) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 22 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earthclasp Barrier (this item) | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect | Not listed | |
 Field Plate Shield | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 59 realms |
| Jazeraint Shield | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 88 gold on 57 realms |
 Steadfast Buckler | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 69 gold on 65 realms |
 Captain's Buckler | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 187 gold on 58 realms |
| Embossed Plate Shield | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 55 realms |
 Warbringer's Shield | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 41 gold on 60 realms |
 Ancient Defender | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 55 gold on 60 realms |
| Glyphed Buckler | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 75 gold on 58 realms |
 Chief Brigadier Shield | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 51 realms |
 Jouster's Crest | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 91 gold on 57 realms |
Captain's Buckler has the highest item level here (24). The lowest listed price among them is Warbringer's Shield at 41 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Earthclasp Barrier among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Troll Protector (item level 25), Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26), Brutish Shield (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26) and Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26).
Nearest lower item levels below Earthclasp Barrier among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Insignia Buckler (item level 20), Phalanx Shield (item level 20), Headhunter's Buckler (item level 20), Wicked Chain Shield (item level 20) and Resplendent Guardian (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Earthclasp Barrier uses icon file 134959, which 6 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Observer's Shield ID 18485 · Armor - Shield · item level 25Zeth'Gor Shield ID 25084 · Armor - Shield · item level 32Shield of the Void ID 28166 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Weathered Observer's Shield ID 93903 · Armor - ShieldWeathered Observer's Shield ID 122392 · Armor - ShieldShield of the Void ID 127254 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 9661 (9655 to 9666) were usually added in the same batch as Earthclasp Barrier: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Seedtime Hoop ID 9655 · Armor · item level 26
Granite Grips ID 9656 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Vinehedge Cinch ID 9657 · Armor - Leather · item level 25
Boots of the Maharishi ID 9658 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23
Stargazer Cloak ID 9660 · Armor - Cloth · item level 23
Rushridge Boots ID 9662 · Armor - Plate · item level 23
Dawnrider's Chestpiece ID 9663 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Sentinel's Guard ID 9664 · Armor - Plate · item level 24
Wingcrest Gloves ID 9665 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26
Stronghorn Girdle ID 9666 · Armor - Mail · item level 26The raw ItemSparse values for item 9661 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Earthclasp Barrier 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 Earthclasp Barrier next to the live retail market on this page.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Earthclasp Barrier
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
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.
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