An Uncommon Shield, item level 35, requires level 29, binds when equipped. Sold by a vendor NPC.
On Rethban Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,979 gold96 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 431 gold79 silver to 63,560 gold93 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 362% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,979 gold96 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #23381 | Hyjal Summit |
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The game's collection data lists Rethban Shield as sold by a vendor NPC in Hyjal Summit.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #23381 | Hyjal Summit | - | - | 84 |
Vendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 278, requires level 78 and sells to vendors for 11g 11s 54c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 35 | 29 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 46g 13s 3c |
| MoP Classic | 278 | 78 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 11g 11s 54c |
In the Appearances collection, Rethban Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 13208. 8 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 Rethban Shield (item level 35) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 30 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rethban Shield (this item) | 35 | 29 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 25 gold on 32 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,800 gold on 73 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 9,500 gold on 60 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 20 gold on 56 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,890 gold on 57 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 52 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 54 realms |
 Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 755 gold on 52 realms |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 1,250 gold on 52 realms |
 Emperor Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 200 gold on 51 realms |
 Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 399 gold on 54 realms |
Gul'rok Shield has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Northern Barrier at 20 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Rethban Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Ward of the Red Widow (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Rethban Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Overlord's Shield (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27), Formidable Crest (item level 27), Brutish Shield (item level 26) and Bloodforged Shield (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Rethban Shield is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 23381 stands in Hyjal Summit.
Rethban Shield uses icon file 380535, which 17 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Direforge Shield ID 55428 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Ravencrest Shield ID 55430 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Crystalvein Shield ID 55432 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Stormforged Shield ID 55042 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Wildlife Defender ID 57354 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55426 (55421 to 55431) were usually added in the same batch as Rethban Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Mereldar Ring ID 55421 · Armor · item level 36
Thondroril Ring ID 55422 · Armor · item level 36
Blackwolf Ring ID 55423 · Armor · item level 36Sorrowmurk Ring ID 55424 · Armor · item level 36
Dreadmaul Shield ID 55425 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Jasperlode Shield ID 55427 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Direforge Shield ID 55428 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Fargodeep Shield ID 55429 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Ravencrest Shield ID 55430 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Stonewrought Shield ID 55431 · Armor - Shield · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55426 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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