An Uncommon Shield, item level 28, requires level 21, binds when equipped.
On Heavy Lamellar Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,045 gold16 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 135 gold5 silver to 10,911 gold49 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 249% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,045 gold16 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 98s 88c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 98s 88c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 98s 88c. In MoP Classic it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 98s 88c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 21 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 37g 2s 95c |
| Classic Era | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 98s 88c |
| The Burning Crusade | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 98s 88c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 98s 88c |
| MoP Classic | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 98s 88c |
In the Appearances collection, Heavy Lamellar Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 1308. 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 Heavy Lamellar Shield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy Lamellar Shield (this item) | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 74 gold on 46 realms |
 Ebonhold Buckler | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 99 gold on 57 realms |
| Alabaster Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 99 gold on 55 realms |
 Crusader's Shield | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 64 gold on 55 realms |
 Ornate Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 33 gold on 61 realms |
 Templar Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 120 gold on 55 realms |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 59 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 71 gold on 62 realms |
| Emerald Shield | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 150 gold on 55 realms |
| Impenetrable Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 1,000 gold on 55 realms |
 Overlord's Shield | 27 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 26 gold on 57 realms |
Hero's Buckler has the highest item level here (29). The lowest listed price among them is Overlord's Shield at 26 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Heavy Lamellar Shield 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 Heavy Lamellar Shield 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.
Heavy Lamellar Shield uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 7 closest by item ID:
Archer's Buckler ID 9858 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Banded Shield ID 9843 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Superior Buckler ID 9804 · Armor - Shield · item level 16Raider's Shield ID 9790 · Armor - Shield · item level 11Bandit Buckler ID 9778 · Armor - Shield · item level 12Cadet Shield ID 9764 · Armor - Shield · item level 6Techbot CPU Shell ID 9444 · Armor - Shield · item level 16Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 10204 (10199 to 10209) were usually added in the same batch as Heavy Lamellar Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Crusader's Leggings ID 10199 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Pauldrons ID 10200 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Overlord's Greaves ID 10201 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Overlord's Vambraces ID 10202 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Overlord's Chestplate ID 10203 · Armor - Plate · item level 27
Overlord's Gauntlets ID 10205 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Overlord's Girdle ID 10206 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Overlord's Crown ID 10207 · Armor - Plate · item level 25
Overlord's Legplates ID 10208 · Armor - Plate · item level 26
Overlord's Spaulders ID 10209 · Armor - Plate · item level 26The raw ItemSparse values for item 10204 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Heavy Lamellar Shield 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 Heavy Lamellar Shield 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 Heavy Lamellar Shield
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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