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Hardened Steel Shield
Item Level 30Binds when equipped
ShieldArmor
72 Armor
+4 Strength
+6 Stamina
+13 Intellect
Requires Level 25
Sell price: 40 gold74 silver
Current price
4,284 gold
- Cheapest realm right now is 99% under the 35-realm average.AH scan
- Listings are down 50% from their 7 day average (1 vs 2 units).AH scan
- Today's price is cheaper than 91% of recorded snapshots.AH scan
Hardened Steel Shield Price History on Tichondrius
Tichondrius Auction HouseSupply & Availability
Tichondrius Auction House3Units listed
3Sellers
4,284 goldCheapest now
Thin supply
On Hardened Steel Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,639 gold86 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 235 gold65 silver to 106,394 gold55 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 62% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,639 gold86 silver.
Appearance
In the Appearances collection, Hardened Steel Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2728. 2 other items wear the same appearance:
Read 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 Steel Shield (item level 30) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 31.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardened Steel Shield (this item) | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 34 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 12,972 gold on 81 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 345 gold on 55 realms |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 129 gold on 54 realms |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 270 gold on 52 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 101 gold on 66 realms |
| Emerald Shield | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 153 gold on 55 realms |
 Demon Guard | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 250 gold on 53 realms |
| Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 520 gold on 54 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 975 gold on 75 realms | |
 Skullflame Shield | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 189,509 gold on 55 realms |
Zangari Shield has the highest item level here (31). The lowest listed price among them is Engraved Wall at 101 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Hardened Steel Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35), Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37) and Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Hardened Steel Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27), Brutish Shield (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26) and Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.