An Uncommon Shield, item level 28, requires level 22, binds when equipped.
On Ornate Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,080 gold5 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 219 gold2 silver to 10,647 gold83 silver. About 13 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 62% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,080 gold5 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 58, requires level 53 and sells to vendors for 2g 47s 60c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 58, requires level 53 and sells to vendors for 2g 47s 60c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 58, requires level 53 and sells to vendors for 2g 47s 60c. In MoP Classic it is item level 58, requires level 53 and sells to vendors for 2g 47s 60c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 28 | 22 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 39g 25s 3c |
| Classic Era | 58 | 53 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 47s 60c |
| The Burning Crusade | 58 | 53 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 47s 60c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 58 | 53 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 47s 60c |
| MoP Classic | 58 | 53 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 47s 60c |
In the Appearances collection, Ornate Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3242. 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 Ornate 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ornate Shield (this item) | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 25 gold on 52 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 52 realms |
 Crusader's Shield | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 123 gold on 53 realms |
 Templar Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 207 gold on 51 realms |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 173 gold on 50 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 179 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 55 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 Ornate 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 Ornate 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.
Ornate Shield uses icon file 135940, which 4 other items also use. The 4 closest by item ID:
Hyperion Shield ID 10367 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Shield of the Faith ID 1547 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Zandalar Signet of Serenity ID 20078 · Quest · item level 25Badge of the Silver Hand ID 51320 · Miscellaneous "A medal given upon acceptance to the Knights of the Silver Hand."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 10362 (10338 to 10367) were usually added in the same batch as Ornate Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Fresh Zhevra Carcass ID 10338 · Quest
Duracin Bracers ID 10358 · Armor - Mail · item level 21
Everlast Boots ID 10359 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21
Black Kingsnake ID 10360 · Miscellaneous "Teaches you how to summon this companion."Brown Snake ID 10361 · Miscellaneous "Teaches you how to summon this companion."Engraved Wall ID 10363 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Templar Shield ID 10364 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Emerald Shield ID 10365 · Armor - Shield · item level 29
Demon Guard ID 10366 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Hyperion Shield ID 10367 · Armor - Shield · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 10362 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Ornate 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 Ornate 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 Ornate 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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