An Uncommon Shield, item level 37, requires level 32, binds when equipped. Crafted with Lightsteel Shield.
On Lightsteel Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 2,673 gold35 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 493 gold24 silver to 7,982 gold61 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 25% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 2,673 gold35 silver.
| Crafted | Lightsteel Shield | Recipe |
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First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 384, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 7g 56s 51c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 37 | 32 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 384 | 85 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 7g 56s 51c |
The Pandaria Blacksmithing recipe Lightsteel Shield takes 9 Ghost Iron Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Lightsteel Shield is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 18051.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 105g 75s. Lightsteel Shield lists from 208g 55s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 92g 37s after the 5% auction cut, a 87% margin over its reagents. The recipe Lightsteel Shield turns yellow at Pandaria Blacksmithing skill 25 and grey at 75.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ghost Iron Bar | 9 | 11 gold75 silver | 105 gold75 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 105 gold75 silver | ||
| Lightsteel Shield at its lowest listing | 208 gold55 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 92 gold37 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come from the World of Warcraft client build files.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Lightsteel Shield uses icon file 615629, which 10 other items also use. The 1 closest by item ID:
Masterwork Lightsteel Shield ID 82968 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 82961 (82955 to 82966) were usually added in the same batch as Lightsteel Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Contender's Spirit Legplates ID 82955 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Contender's Spirit Bracers ID 82956 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Contender's Spirit Boots ID 82957 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Contender's Spirit Belt ID 82958 · Armor - Plate · item level 39
Ghostly Skeleton Key ID 82960 · Consumable · item level 34
Spiritguard Shield ID 82962 · Armor - Shield · item level 37
Forgewire Axe ID 82963 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 38
Ghost-Forged Blade ID 82964 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 38
Phantasmal Hammer ID 82965 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 38
Spiritblade Decimator ID 82966 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 38The raw ItemSparse values for item 82961 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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