An Uncommon Shield, item level 29, requires level 24, binds when equipped.
On Heroic Guard's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,123 gold39 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 188 gold28 silver to 40,386 gold21 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 1192% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,123 gold39 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 95s 81c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 75s 81c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 75s 81c. In MoP Classic it is item level 62, requires level 57 and sells to vendors for 2g 75s 81c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 24 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 38g 88s 40c |
| Classic Era | 62 | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 95s 81c |
| The Burning Crusade | 62 | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 75s 81c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 62 | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 75s 81c |
| MoP Classic | 62 | 57 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 75s 81c |
In the Appearances collection, Heroic Guard is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2805. 5 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 Heroic Guard (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heroic Guard (this item) | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 328 gold on 46 realms |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 173 gold on 54 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 179 gold on 62 realms |
| Emerald Shield | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 114 gold on 54 realms |
 Garrett Family Crest | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 450 gold on 51 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,249 gold on 74 realms | |
 Force Reactive Disk | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 3,500 gold on 67 realms |
 The Plague Belcher | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 11,078 gold on 75 realms |
 Death's Gamble | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 19,999 gold on 75 realms |
 Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 133 gold on 56 realms |
| Ebonhold Buckler | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 49 gold on 54 realms |
Telaari Shield has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Ebonhold Buckler at 49 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Heroic Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crystal Pulse Shield (item level 32), Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35) and Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Heroic Guard among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26), Troll Protector (item level 25), Khan's Buckler (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25) and Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Heroic Guard uses icon file 134950, which 65 other items also use. The 1 closest by item ID:
Formidable Crest ID 15633 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15887 (15882 to 15894) were usually added in the same batch as Heroic Guard: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Half Pendant of Aquatic Endurance ID 15882 · Quest "The pendant is missing its aquatic counterpart."
Half Pendant of Aquatic Agility ID 15883 · Quest
Augustus' Receipt Book ID 15884 · Quest
Pendant of the Sea Lion ID 15885 · Quest
Timolain's Phylactery ID 15886 · Quest · item level 21
Vanguard Shield ID 15890 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Hulking Shield ID 15891 · Armor - Shield · item level 16
Slayer's Shield ID 15892 · Armor - Shield · item level 19
Prospector's Buckler ID 15893 · Armor - Shield · item level 13Bristlebark Buckler ID 15894 · Armor - Shield · item level 16The raw ItemSparse values for item 15887 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Heroic Guard 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 Heroic Guard 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 Heroic Guard
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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