An Uncommon Shield, item level 35, requires level 30, binds when equipped. Sold by 2 vendor NPCs.
On Hardened Obsidium Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 828 gold34 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 99 gold18 silver to 3,492 gold48 silver. About 4 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 14% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 828 gold34 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #20613 | Terokkar Forest 27.8, 35.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #20616 | Terokkar Forest 23.3, 21.1 |
| Crafted | Hardened Obsidium Shield | Recipe |
The game's collection data lists Hardened Obsidium Shield as sold by 2 vendor NPCs in Terokkar Forest. The first vendor stands at 27.8, 35.0 on the Terokkar Forest map.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #20613 | Terokkar Forest | 27.8, 35.0 | /way #108 27.8 35.0 | 84 |
| NPC #20616 | Terokkar Forest | 23.3, 21.1 | /way #108 23.3 21.1 | 84 |
Terokkar Forest 1 placement
VendorTerokkar Forest 1 placement
VendorVendor 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 5g 49s 97c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 30 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 289 | 80 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 5g 49s 97c |
The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Hardened Obsidium Shield takes 3 Folded Obsidium.
In the Appearances collection, Hardened Obsidium Shield is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 13207. 8 other items wear the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 195g 81s. Hardened Obsidium Shield lists from 50g each, so one craft sold at that price returns 148g 31s less than its reagents cost, after the 5% auction cut. The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Hardened Obsidium Shield is taught by Plans: Hardened Obsidium Shield. It turns yellow at Cataclysm Blacksmithing skill 10 and grey at 15.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Folded Obsidium | 3 | 65 gold27 silver | 195 gold81 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 195 gold81 silver | ||
| Hardened Obsidium Shield at its lowest listing | 50 gold | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | −148 gold31 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 Hardened Obsidium Shield (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 38.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardened Obsidium Shield (this item) | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +4 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 50 gold on 31 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 35 gold on 50 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 2,444 gold on 70 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,277 gold on 60 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 48 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 4,573 gold on 56 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 3,420 gold on 59 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 54 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 200 gold on 55 realms |
 Skyking Bulwark | 38 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 999 gold on 48 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 280 gold on 49 realms |
Skyking Bulwark has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Frozen Shield at 35 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Hardened Obsidium 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 Hardened Obsidium Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28) and Crusader's Shield (item level 28).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Hardened Obsidium Shield is listed at 2 vendor placements. NPC 20613 stands in Terokkar Forest at map coordinates 27.8, 35.0.
Hardened Obsidium Shield uses icon file 376834, which 24 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Dreadmaul Shield ID 55425 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Jasperlode Shield ID 55427 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Fargodeep Shield ID 55429 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Stonewrought Shield ID 55431 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Steelgrill Shield ID 55433 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55041 (55036 to 55046) were usually added in the same batch as Hardened Obsidium Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Stormforged Boots ID 55036 · Armor - Plate · item level 36
Stormforged Shoulders ID 55037 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Stormforged Legguards ID 55038 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Stormforged Helm ID 55039 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Stormforged Breastplate ID 55040 · Armor - Plate · item level 37
Stormforged Shield ID 55042 · Armor - Shield · item level 37
Decapitator's Razor ID 55043 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 36
Cold-Forged Shank ID 55044 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36
Fire-Etched Dagger ID 55045 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36
Lifeforce Hammer ID 55046 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55041 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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