An Uncommon Shield, item level 26, requires level 20, binds when equipped.
On Gryphon Mail Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,198 gold52 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 179 gold14 silver to 37,376 gold57 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 71% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,198 gold52 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 51, requires level 46 and sells to vendors for 1g 57s 66c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 51, requires level 46 and sells to vendors for 1g 57s 66c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 51, requires level 46 and sells to vendors for 1g 57s 66c. In MoP Classic it is item level 51, requires level 46 and sells to vendors for 1g 57s 66c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 26 | 20 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 35g 35s 11c |
| Classic Era | 51 | 46 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 57s 66c |
| The Burning Crusade | 51 | 46 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 57s 66c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 51 | 46 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 57s 66c |
| MoP Classic | 51 | 46 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 1g 57s 66c |
In the Appearances collection, Gryphon Mail Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 598. 3 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 Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 25 to 27.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gryphon Mail Buckler (this item) | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 93 gold on 49 realms |
| Warmonger's Buckler | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 295 gold on 44 realms |
| Brutish Shield | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 124 gold on 50 realms |
 Bloodforged Shield | 26 | 20 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 541 gold on 55 realms |
 Crested Heater Shield | 26 | 20 | Vendor | 2 gold on 47 realms |
 Jade Deflector | 27 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 1,111 gold on 45 realms |
 Blackforge Buckler | 25 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 16 gold on 44 realms |
| Khan's Buckler | 25 | 19 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +3 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 102 gold on 50 realms |
 Tyrant's Shield | 25 | 19 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 123 gold on 57 realms |
 Bonelink Wall Shield | 25 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 86 gold on 61 realms |
 Troll Protector | 25 | 19 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +6 Parry, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 600 gold on 55 realms |
Jade Deflector has the highest item level here (27). The lowest listed price among them is Crested Heater Shield at 2 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Gryphon Mail Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Force Reactive Disk (item level 29), The Plague Belcher (item level 29), Death's Gamble (item level 29), Stygian Shield (item level 29) and Garrett Family Crest (item level 29).
Nearest lower item levels below Gryphon Mail Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Field Plate Shield (item level 23), Jazeraint Shield (item level 23), Steadfast Buckler (item level 23), Glyphed Buckler (item level 22) and Jouster's Crest (item level 22).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Gryphon Mail Buckler uses icon file 134948, which 46 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Merciless Shield ID 15657 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Triumphant Shield ID 15687 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Wrangler's Buckler ID 15332 · Armor - Shield · item level 17Exalted Shield ID 14982 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Brutish Shield ID 14912 · Armor - Shield · item level 26Sunscale Shield ID 14852 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Protector Buckler ID 14790 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Ravager's Shield ID 14777 · Armor - Shield · item level 24Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15621 (15616 to 15626) were usually added in the same batch as Gryphon Mail Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Bonelink Legplates ID 15616 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Bonelink Epaulets ID 15617 · Armor - Mail · item level 24Bonelink Wall Shield ID 15618 · Armor - Shield · item level 25
Gryphon Mail Belt ID 15619 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Gryphon Mail Bracelets ID 15620 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Gryphon Mail Breastplate ID 15622 · Armor - Mail · item level 26
Gryphon Mail Crown ID 15623 · Armor - Mail · item level 26
Gryphon Cloak ID 15624 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Gryphon Mail Gauntlets ID 15625 · Armor - Mail · item level 25
Gryphon Mail Greaves ID 15626 · Armor - Mail · item level 25The raw ItemSparse values for item 15621 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Gryphon Mail Buckler 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 Gryphon Mail Buckler 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 Gryphon Mail Buckler
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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