An Uncommon Shield, item level 28, requires level 22, binds when equipped.
On Ebonhold Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,291 gold48 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 12 gold to 10,547 gold41 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 113% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,291 gold48 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 2g 20s 28c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 2g 20s 28c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 2g 20s 28c. In MoP Classic it is item level 56, requires level 51 and sells to vendors for 2g 20s 28c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 22 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 38g 96s 37c |
| Classic Era | 56 | 51 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 20s 28c |
| The Burning Crusade | 56 | 51 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 20s 28c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 56 | 51 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 20s 28c |
| MoP Classic | 56 | 51 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 20s 28c |
In the Appearances collection, Ebonhold Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 1223. 2 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 Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 27 to 29.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebonhold Buckler (this item) | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 58 gold on 50 realms |
 Ornate Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 90 gold on 54 realms |
 Templar Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 28 gold on 56 realms |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 51 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 179 gold on 54 realms |
 Demon Guard | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 29 gold on 53 realms |
 Glorious Shield | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 999 gold on 49 realms |
 Overlord's Shield | 27 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 21 gold on 52 realms |
 Jade Deflector | 27 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 75 gold on 60 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,071 gold on 71 realms | |
| Aegis of Stormwind | 27 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 22 gold on 53 realms |
Hero's Buckler has the highest item level here (29). The lowest listed price among them is Overlord's Shield at 21 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Ebonhold Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Shield of the Wayward Footman (item level 31), Crystal Pulse Shield (item level 32), Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35) and Northern Barrier (item level 35).
Nearest lower item levels below Ebonhold Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Troll Protector (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25), Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25), Mountainside Buckler (item level 24) and Darrowshire Protector (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Ebonhold Buckler uses icon file 134950, which 65 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Alabaster Shield ID 8320 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Chromite Shield ID 8135 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Stormwind Guard Shield ID 7188 · Armor - Shield · item level 12Emerald Shield ID 10365 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Dwarven Kite Shield ID 6176 · Armor - Shield · item level 2Blackened Iron Shield ID 5919 · QuestBlizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 8275 (8270 to 8280) were usually added in the same batch as Ebonhold Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ebonhold Helmet ID 8270 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Ebonhold Leggings ID 8271 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Ebonhold Shoulderpads ID 8272 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Valorous Wristguards ID 8273 · Armor - Plate · item level 24
Valorous Chestguard ID 8274 · Armor - Plate · item level 26
Valorous Gauntlets ID 8276 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Valorous Girdle ID 8277 · Armor - Plate · item level 24
Valorous Greaves ID 8278 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Valorous Helm ID 8279 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Valorous Legguards ID 8280 · Armor - Plate · item level 25The raw ItemSparse values for item 8275 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Ebonhold 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 Ebonhold Buckler 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 Ebonhold Buckler
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
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