A Rare Shield, item level 34, requires level 28, binds when equipped. Crafted with Saronite Defender.
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 6 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 | Saronite Defender | Recipe |
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First seen in build 3.80.2.69874 (Wrath of the Lich King).
In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 159, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 7g 44s 76c. In MoP Classic it is item level 159, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 3g 72s 38c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 34 | 28 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 15s |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 159 | 73 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 7g 44s 76c |
| MoP Classic | 159 | 73 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 72s 38c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Saronite Defender takes 6 Cobalt Bar and 4 Saronite Bar.
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.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 173g 92s, and Cobalt Bar is the largest share at 62%. Saronite Defender lists from 99g 23s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 79g 65s less than its reagents cost, after the 5% auction cut. The recipe Saronite Defender turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 20 and grey at 30.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cobalt Bar | 6 | 17 gold90 silver | 107 gold40 silver |
 Saronite Bar | 4 | 16 gold63 silver | 66 gold52 silver |
| Reagents for one craft | 173 gold92 silver | ||
| Saronite Defender at its lowest listing | 99 gold23 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | −79 gold65 silver | ||
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.
In their in-game specialization descriptions, these specs name shields among their preferred weapons:
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Saronite Defender uses icon file 134990, which 6 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Saronite Protector ID 41117 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Frozen Shield ID 36458 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Icy Kite Shield ID 36456 · Armor - Shield · item level 34Strapped Heater Shield ID 36450 · Armor - Shield · item level 33Zealous Shield ID 72984 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Stormbinder Shield ID 73004 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 40670 (40666 to 40675) were usually added in the same batch as Saronite Defender: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Note from the Grand Admiral ID 40666 · Quest "This letter bears an ornate seal."
Cobalt Triangle Shield ID 40668 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Tempered Saronite Belt ID 40669 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Boots ID 40671 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Breastplate ID 40672 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Helm ID 40673 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Legplates ID 40674 · Armor - Plate · item level 34
Tempered Saronite Shoulders ID 40675 · Armor - Plate · item level 34The raw ItemSparse values for item 40670 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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