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Hardened Obsidium Shield
Item Level 35Binds when equipped
ShieldArmor
77 Armor
+4 Strength
+7 Stamina
+4 Parry
+4 Critical Strike
+13 Intellect
Requires Level 30
Sell price: 15 silver
Current price
811 gold57 silver
Hardened Obsidium Shield Price History on Tichondrius
Tichondrius Auction HouseSupply & Availability
Tichondrius Auction House4Units listed
4Sellers
811 gold57 silverCheapest now
Thin supply
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 around its All-Time typical of 828 gold34 silver.
Crafted By
The Cataclysm Blacksmithing recipe Hardened Obsidium Shield takes 3 Folded Obsidium.
Appearance
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.
Cost to Craft: Hardened Obsidium Shield
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 211g 68s. Hardened Obsidium Shield lists from 2g 23s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 209g 56s 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 | 70 gold56 silver | 211 gold68 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 211 gold68 silver | ||
| Hardened Obsidium Shield at its lowest listing | 2 gold23 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | −209 gold56 silver | ||
What Else the Reagents Make
- Folded Obsidium goes into 27 other recipes in Blacksmithing, including Decapitator's Razor, Cold-Forged Shank, Obsidium Bladespear and Obsidium Executioner. It is itself made by the recipe Folded Obsidium.
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.
Who It Suits
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
- Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
- Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
- Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
- Elemental Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
- Restoration Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
Similar Items
The 10 items nearest to Hardened Obsidium Shield (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 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 | 2 gold on 34 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,491 gold on 73 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 3,500 gold on 60 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 101 gold on 55 realms |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 2,999 gold on 52 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 500 gold on 54 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 100 gold on 55 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 49 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 254 gold on 52 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 125 gold on 55 realms |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 349 gold on 51 realms |
Yaungol Battle Barrier has the highest item level here (38). The lowest listed price among them is Crystal Pulse Shield at 100 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: Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28), Overlord's Shield (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27) and Brutish Shield (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
3D Model
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