An Uncommon Shield, item level 28, requires level 21, binds when equipped.
On Crusader's Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,504 gold26 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 246 gold45 silver to 7,907 gold61 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 40% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,504 gold26 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 92s 21c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 92s 21c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 92s 21c. In MoP Classic it is item level 55, requires level 50 and sells to vendors for 1g 92s 21c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 21 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 35g 78s 82c |
| Classic Era | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 92s 21c |
| The Burning Crusade | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 92s 21c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 92s 21c |
| MoP Classic | 55 | 50 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 92s 21c |
In the Appearances collection, Crusader's Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3169. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Crusader's Shield.
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 Crusader's 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crusader's Shield (this item) | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 123 gold on 53 realms |
 Ebonhold Buckler | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 49 gold on 51 realms |
| Alabaster Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 25 gold on 51 realms |
 Ornate Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 25 gold on 53 realms |
 Templar Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 280 gold on 52 realms |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 173 gold on 51 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 180 gold on 58 realms |
 Overlord's Shield | 27 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 1 gold on 54 realms |
 Jade Deflector | 27 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 54 realms |
| Formidable Crest | 27 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 22 gold on 52 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,999 gold on 65 realms |
Hero's Buckler has the highest item level here (29). The lowest listed price among them is Overlord's Shield at 1 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Crusader's Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35), Frozen Shield (item level 35) and Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below Crusader's Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Darrowshire Protector (item level 24), Embossed Plate Shield (item level 24), Ravager's Shield (item level 24), Warbringer's Shield (item level 24) and Ancient Defender (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Crusader's Shield uses icon file 134956, which 52 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Scaled Shield ID 9830 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Nomad Buckler ID 9753 · Armor - Shield · item level 6Energized Stone Circle ID 9522 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Thermaplugg's Central Core ID 9458 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Captain's Buckler ID 7495 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Sentinel Buckler ID 7463 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Shield of Thorsen ID 13079 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Visionary Buckler ID 6828 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 10195 (10190 to 10200) were usually added in the same batch as Crusader's Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Swashbuckler's Belt ID 10190 · Armor - Leather · item level 27
Crusader's Armguards ID 10191 · Armor - Mail · item level 26
Crusader's Boots ID 10192 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Armor ID 10193 · Armor - Mail · item level 28
Crusader's Cloak ID 10194 · Armor - Cloth · item level 26
Crusader's Gauntlets ID 10196 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Belt ID 10197 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Helm ID 10198 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Leggings ID 10199 · Armor - Mail · item level 27
Crusader's Pauldrons ID 10200 · Armor - Mail · item level 27The raw ItemSparse values for item 10195 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Crusader's 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 Crusader's 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 Crusader's 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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