An Uncommon Shield, item level 34, requires level 29, binds when equipped.
On Icy Kite Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,967 gold60 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 181 gold8 silver to 6,875 gold60 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 75% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,967 gold60 silver.
First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 174, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 6g 74s 88c. In MoP Classic it is item level 174, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 6g 74s 88c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43g 59s 57c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 174 | 78 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 74s 88c |
| MoP Classic | 174 | 78 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 6g 74s 88c |
In the Appearances collection, Icy Kite Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 9552. 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 Icy Kite Shield (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Kite Shield (this item) | 34 | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 99 gold on 37 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,800 gold on 72 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 3,000 gold on 65 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 100 gold on 55 realms |
 Fel-Iron Shield | 32 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 25 gold on 51 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 54 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 150 gold on 56 realms |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 56 realms |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 300 gold on 53 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 555 gold on 52 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 100 gold on 56 realms |
Zulian Swirling Shield has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Fel-Iron Shield at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Icy Kite Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Icy Kite Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28), Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27), Overlord's Shield (item level 27) and Jade Deflector (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Icy Kite Shield uses icon file 134990, which 6 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Frozen Shield ID 36458 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Strapped Heater Shield ID 36450 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Saronite Defender ID 40670 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Saronite Protector ID 41117 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Zealous Shield ID 72984 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Stormbinder Shield ID 73004 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 36456 (36451 to 36461) were usually added in the same batch as Icy Kite Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Kamagua Shield ID 36451 · Armor - Shield · item level 33
Spoke Shield ID 36452 · Armor - Shield · item level 33
Embossed Brazen Shield ID 36453 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Domed Buckler ID 36454 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Plated Bulwark ID 36455 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Ivory Shield ID 36457 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Frozen Shield ID 36458 · Armor - Shield · item level 35
Icy Orb ID 36459 · Armor · item level 32
Northern Star ID 36460 · Armor · item level 32
Demon-Skull Orb ID 36461 · Armor · item level 32The raw ItemSparse values for item 36456 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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