This item is acquired in-game. See its sources below.
A Rare Shield, item level 24, requires level 17, binds when picked up.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 58, requires level 53, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 2g 52s 32c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 58, requires level 53, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 2g 52s 32c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 58, requires level 53, Uncommon quality and sells to vendors for 25s 23c. In MoP Classic it is item level 45, requires level 40 and sells to vendors for 1g 30s 48c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 24 | 17 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 21g 50c |
| Classic Era | 58 | 53 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2g 52s 32c |
| The Burning Crusade | 58 | 53 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 2g 52s 32c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 58 | 53 | Uncommon | Binds when picked up | 25s 23c |
| MoP Classic | 45 | 40 | Rare | Binds when picked up | 1g 30s 48c |
In the Appearances collection, Nimble Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 1493. 5 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 Nimble Buckler (item level 24) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 24 to 25.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimble Buckler (this item) | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +6 Parry, +12 Intellect. World Drop | Not listed |
 Mountainside Buckler | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 250 gold on 47 realms |
 Darrowshire Protector | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +4 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 69 realms | |
| Captain's Buckler | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 105 gold on 54 realms |
 Brigade Defender | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 343 gold on 54 realms |
| Embossed Plate Shield | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 184 gold on 46 realms |
 Warbringer's Shield | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 55 realms |
| Ancient Defender | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 27 gold on 57 realms |
 Troll Protector | 25 | 19 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +6 Parry, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 600 gold on 58 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 | 104 gold on 55 realms |
Troll Protector has the highest item level here (25). The lowest listed price among them is Blackforge Buckler at 16 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Nimble Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28) and Ornate Shield (item level 28).
Nearest lower item levels below Nimble Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Combat Shield (item level 21), Sentinel Buckler (item level 21), Archer's Buckler (item level 21), Renegade Shield (item level 21) and Ghostwalker Buckler (item level 21).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Nimble Buckler uses icon file 134956, which 52 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Barrier Shield ID 18499 · Armor - Shield · item level 25Gizlock's Hypertech Buckler ID 17718 · Armor - Shield · item level 20Reinforced Targe ID 17192 · Armor - Shield · item level 15Ornate Buckler ID 17190 · Armor - Shield · item level 25Metal Buckler ID 17189 · Armor - Shield · item level 20Ringed Buckler ID 17188 · Armor - Shield · item level 11Drillborer Disk ID 17066 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Captain Rackmore's Wheel ID 16788 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 18303 (18298 to 18308) were usually added in the same batch as Nimble Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Unbridled Leggings ID 18298 · Armor - Leather · item level 24
Hydrospawn Essence ID 18299 · Quest
Hyjal Nectar ID 18300 · Consumable · item level 23
Lethtendris' Wand ID 18301 · Weapon - Wand · item level 22
Band of Vigor ID 18302 · Armor · item level 22
Greenroot Mail ID 18304 · Armor - Mail · item level 24
Breakwater Legguards ID 18305 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Gloves of Shadowy Mist ID 18306 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22
Riptide Shoes ID 18307 · Armor - Cloth · item level 22
Clever Hat ID 18308 · Armor - Leather · item level 22The raw ItemSparse values for item 18303 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Nimble 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 Nimble 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 Nimble 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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