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Saronite Defender
Item Level 34Binds when equipped
ShieldArmor
76 Armor
+4 Strength
+6 Stamina
+5 Dodge
+13 Intellect
Requires Level 28
Sell price: 15 silver
Current price
6,038 gold98 silver
Saronite Defender Price History on Tichondrius
Tichondrius Auction HouseSupply & Availability
Tichondrius Auction House5Units listed
5Sellers
6,038 gold98 silverCheapest now
Thin supply
On Saronite Defender's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,291 gold12 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 945 gold62 silver to 11,223 gold20 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 83% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,291 gold12 silver.
Crafted By
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Saronite Defender takes 6 Cobalt Bar and 4 Saronite Bar.
Appearance
In the Appearances collection, Saronite Defender is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 9554. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
Cost to Craft: Saronite Defender
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 205g, and Cobalt Bar is the largest share at 67%. Saronite Defender lists from 250g 97s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 33g 42s after the 5% auction cut, a 16% margin over its reagents. The recipe Saronite Defender turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 20 and grey at 30.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar | 6 | 23 gold | 138 gold |
 Saronite Bar | 4 | 16 gold75 silver | 67 gold |
| Reagents for one craft | 205 gold | ||
| Saronite Defender at its lowest listing | 250 gold97 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 33 gold42 silver | ||
What Else the Reagents Make
- Cobalt Bar goes into 48 other recipes across Blacksmithing, Engineering, Jewelcrafting and Inscription, including Honed Cobalt Cleaver, Saronite Ambusher, Spiked Cobalt Belt and Spiked Cobalt Bracers. It is itself made by the recipe Smelt Cobalt.
- Saronite Bar goes into 91 other recipes across Blacksmithing, Engineering and Alchemy, including Saronite Mindcrusher, Saronite Swordbreakers, Saronite Swordbreakers and Corroded Saronite Edge. It is itself made by the recipe Smelt Saronite.
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.
Who It Suits
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
- Protection Warrior: Axe, Mace, Sword, and Shield
- Holy Paladin: Sword, Mace, and Shield
- Protection Paladin: Sword, Mace, Axe, and Shield
- Elemental Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
- Restoration Shaman: Mace, Dagger, and Shield
Similar Items
The 10 items nearest to Saronite Defender (item level 34) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 37.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saronite Defender (this item) | 34 | 28 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 250 gold on 48 realms |
| Saronite Protector | 34 | 28 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 734 gold on 48 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,317 gold on 73 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 3,500 gold on 63 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 101 gold on 55 realms |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 48 gold on 50 realms |
 Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 900 gold on 61 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,643 gold on 57 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 100 gold on 61 realms |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 25 gold on 57 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 125 gold on 56 realms |
Zulian Swirling Shield has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Spiritguard Shield at 25 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Saronite Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Saronite Defender among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28), Overlord's Shield (item level 27) and Jade Deflector (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.