An Uncommon Shield, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when equipped.
On Masterwork Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 10,840 gold19 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,350 gold1 silver to 38,098 gold52 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 135% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 10,840 gold19 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 65, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 3g 25s 92c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 65, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 21c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 65, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 21c. In MoP Classic it is item level 65, requires level 60 and sells to vendors for 2g 73s 21c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 29 | 25 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 37g 79c |
| Classic Era | 65 | 60 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 3g 25s 92c |
| The Burning Crusade | 65 | 60 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 73s 21c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 65 | 60 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 73s 21c |
| MoP Classic | 65 | 60 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 2g 73s 21c |
In the Appearances collection, Masterwork Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 3144. 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 Masterwork Shield (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 28 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masterwork Shield (this item) | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 537 gold on 32 realms |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 49 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 180 gold on 60 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 1,999 gold on 63 realms | |
 Force Reactive Disk | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 7,999 gold on 59 realms |
 The Plague Belcher | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 11,078 gold on 69 realms |
 Death's Gamble | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 19,999 gold on 68 realms |
| Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 44 gold on 48 realms |
 Alabaster Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 18 gold on 49 realms |
 Crusader's Shield | 28 | 21 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 123 gold on 50 realms |
 Ornate Shield | 28 | 22 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 20 gold on 58 realms |
Telaari Shield has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Alabaster Shield at 18 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Masterwork 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 Masterwork Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Troll Protector (item level 25), Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25), Darrowshire Protector (item level 24), Captain's Buckler (item level 24) and Brigade Defender (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Masterwork Shield uses icon file 134948, which 46 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Warmonger's Buckler ID 9958 · Armor - Shield · item level 26Aegis of Battle ID 10686 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Optomatic Deflector ID 9643 · Armor - Shield · item level 26Olaf's All Purpose Shield ID 9404 · Armor - Shield · item level 22Stoneshell Guard ID 11631 · Armor - Shield · item level 27Valorous Shield ID 8282 · Armor - Shield · item level 26Myrmidon's Defender ID 8134 · Armor - Shield · item level 26Resplendent Guardian ID 7787 · Armor - Shield · item level 19Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 10271 (10266 to 10276) were usually added in the same batch as Masterwork Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Masterwork Breastplate ID 10266 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Masterwork Cape ID 10267 · Armor - Cloth · item level 29
Masterwork Gauntlets ID 10268 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Masterwork Girdle ID 10269 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Masterwork Boots ID 10270 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Masterwork Circlet ID 10272 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Masterwork Legplates ID 10273 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Masterwork Pauldrons ID 10274 · Armor - Mail · item level 29
Emerald Breastplate ID 10275 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Emerald Sabatons ID 10276 · Armor - Plate · item level 28The raw ItemSparse values for item 10271 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Masterwork 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 Masterwork 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 Masterwork 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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