A Rare Shield, item level 39, requires level 35, binds when equipped. Crafted with Masterwork Lightsteel Shield.
On Masterwork Lightsteel Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 7,318 gold6 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 494 gold44 silver to 11,898 gold32 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 64% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 7,318 gold6 silver.
| Crafted | Masterwork 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 463, requires level 90 and sells to vendors for 10g 38s 66c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 39 | 35 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| MoP Classic | 463 | 90 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 10g 38s 66c |
The Pandaria Blacksmithing recipe Masterwork Lightsteel Shield takes 12 Ghost Iron Bar and 2 Trillium Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Masterwork Lightsteel Shield is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 18058.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 327g, and Trillium Bar is the largest share at 57%. Masterwork Lightsteel Shield lists from 1,000g 91s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 623g 86s after the 5% auction cut, a 191% margin over its reagents. The Pandaria Blacksmithing recipe Masterwork Lightsteel Shield is taught by Plans: Masterwork Lightsteel Shield.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ghost Iron Bar | 12 | 11 gold75 silver | 141 gold |
 Trillium Bar | 2 | 93 gold | 186 gold |
| Reagents for one craft | 327 gold | ||
| Masterwork Lightsteel Shield at its lowest listing | 1,000 gold91 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 623 gold86 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.
Masterwork Lightsteel Shield uses icon file 615629, which 10 other items also use. The 1 closest by item ID:
Lightsteel Shield ID 82961 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 82968 (82963 to 82973) were usually added in the same batch as Masterwork Lightsteel Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
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 38
Ghost Shard ID 82967 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 38
Masterwork Spiritguard Shield ID 82969 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Masterwork Forgewire Axe ID 82970 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 39Masterwork Ghost-Forged Blade ID 82971 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 39Masterwork Phantasmal Hammer ID 82972 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 39Masterwork Spiritblade Decimator ID 82973 · Weapon - Two-Handed Axe · item level 39The raw ItemSparse values for item 82968 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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