An Uncommon Shield, item level 20, requires level 13, binds when equipped.
On Phalanx Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 5,476 gold11 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 1,019 gold3 silver to 29,877 gold56 silver. About 6 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 10% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 5,476 gold11 silver.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In WoW Forever it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 43s 30c. In Classic Era it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 43s 30c. In The Burning Crusade it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 43s 30c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 43s 30c. In MoP Classic it is item level 34, requires level 29 and sells to vendors for 43s 30c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 20 | 13 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 3g 26s 46c |
| WoW Forever | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
| Classic Era | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
| The Burning Crusade | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
| MoP Classic | 34 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43s 30c |
In the Appearances collection, Phalanx Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 2365. 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 Phalanx Shield (item level 20) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 20 to 21.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phalanx Shield (this item) | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 57 realms |
 Insignia Buckler | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 19 gold on 47 realms |
 Headhunter's Buckler | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 34 gold on 53 realms |
 Wicked Chain Shield | 20 | 13 | +3 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 40 gold on 54 realms |
 Combat Shield | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 55 realms |
| Sentinel Buckler | 21 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 47 gold on 55 realms |
| Archer's Buckler | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 88 gold on 45 realms |
| Renegade Shield | 21 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 60 gold on 50 realms |
| Ghostwalker Buckler | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 80 gold on 50 realms |
| Thick Scale Shield | 21 | 13 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 264 gold on 50 realms |
| Pillager's Shield | 21 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 53 realms |
Combat Shield has the highest item level here (21). The lowest listed price among them is Insignia Buckler at 19 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Phalanx Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: The Green Tower (item level 22), Field Plate Shield (item level 23), Jazeraint Shield (item level 23), Steadfast Buckler (item level 23) and Mountainside Buckler (item level 24).
Nearest lower item levels below Phalanx Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Battleforge Shield (item level 18), Kite Shield (item level 17), Redbeard Crest (item level 15), Outrunner's Shield (item level 14) and Large Metal Shield (item level 14).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Phalanx Shield uses icon file 134953, which 21 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Gothic Shield ID 7537 · Armor - Shield · item level 25Hero's Buckler ID 8313 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Battered Viking Shield ID 9403 · Armor - Shield · item level 22Fortified Shield ID 9816 · Armor - Shield · item level 16Renegade Shield ID 9873 · Armor - Shield · item level 21Pit Fighter's Shield ID 4507 · Armor - Shield · item level 23Shizzle's Drizzle Blocker ID 11915 · Armor - Shield · item level 28Spiked Chain Shield ID 15522 · Armor - Shield · item level 18Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 7331 (7326 to 7336) were usually added in the same batch as Phalanx Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Thun'grim's Axe ID 7326 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 8
Thun'grim's Dagger ID 7327 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 8
Thun'grim's Mace ID 7328 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 8
Thun'grim's Sword ID 7329 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 8Infiltrator Buckler ID 7330 · Armor - Shield · item level 19
Regal Armor ID 7332 · Armor - Cloth · item level 24
Overseer's Whistle ID 7333 · Quest
Efflorescent Robe ID 7334 · Armor - Cloth · item level 18
Grizzly Tunic ID 7335 · Armor - Leather · item level 18
Wildwood Chain ID 7336 · Armor - Plate · item level 15The raw ItemSparse values for item 7331 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Phalanx 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 Phalanx 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 Phalanx 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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