Elementium Earthguard
Item Level 37An Epic Shield, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when equipped. Crafted with Elementium Earthguard.
An Epic Shield, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when equipped. Crafted with Elementium Earthguard.
On Elementium Earthguard's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 22,477 gold25 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 3,204 gold96 silver to 49,743 gold1 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 52% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 22,477 gold25 silver.
| Crafted | Elementium Earthguard | Recipe |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 359, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 11g 46s 22c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 359 | 85 | Epic | Binds when equipped | 11g 46s 22c |
The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Elementium Earthguard takes 3 Hardened Elementium Bar, 3 Truegold and 1 Chaos Orb.
In the Appearances collection, Elementium Earthguard is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 13224.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 1,799g 48s, and Truegold is the largest share at 83%. Elementium Earthguard lists from 2,999g 23s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 1,049g 78s after the 5% auction cut, a 58% margin over its reagents. The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Elementium Earthguard is taught by Plans: Elementium Earthguard.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 99 gold | 297 gold | |
| 3 | 500 gold | 1,500 gold | |
| 1 | 2 gold48 silver | 2 gold48 silver | |
| Reagents for one craft | 1,799 gold48 silver | ||
| Elementium Earthguard at its lowest listing | 2,999 gold23 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 1,049 gold78 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come 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 Elementium Earthguard (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 59 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 62 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 57 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 650 gold on 59 realms | |
| 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 19 gold on 48 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,940 gold on 74 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 67 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 52 realms | |
| 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 700 gold on 49 realms | |
| 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 56 realms | |
| 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 400 gold on 52 realms |
Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Yaungol Battle Barrier at 19 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Elementium Earthguard 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 Torga Blessed Bulwark (item level 60) and Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Elementium Earthguard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28), Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27) and Overlord's Shield (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Elementium Earthguard uses icon file 402660, which 3 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55069 (55064 to 55074) were usually added in the same batch as Elementium Earthguard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
The raw ItemSparse values for item 55069 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.