Saronite Protector
Item Level 34A Rare Shield, item level 34, requires level 28, binds when equipped. Crafted with Saronite Protector.
A Rare Shield, item level 34, requires level 28, binds when equipped. Crafted with Saronite Protector.
On Saronite Protector's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 4,366 gold60 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 665 gold98 silver to 13,944 gold98 silver. About 3 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 53% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 4,366 gold60 silver.
| Crafted | Saronite Protector | 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 30s 80c. In MoP Classic it is item level 159, requires level 73 and sells to vendors for 3g 65s 40c.
| 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 30s 80c |
| MoP Classic | 159 | 73 | Rare | Binds when equipped | 3g 65s 40c |
The Northrend Blacksmithing recipe Saronite Protector takes 6 Cobalt Bar and 4 Saronite Bar.
In the Appearances collection, Saronite Protector is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 10614. No other item uses this appearance, so it is unique to Saronite Protector.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 144g 20s, and Cobalt Bar is the largest share at 64%. Saronite Protector lists from 388g 23s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 224g 61s after the 5% auction cut, a 156% margin over its reagents. The recipe Saronite Protector turns yellow at Northrend Blacksmithing skill 20 and grey at 30.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 15 gold50 silver | 93 gold | |
| 4 | 12 gold80 silver | 51 gold20 silver | |
| Reagents for one craft | 144 gold20 silver | ||
| Saronite Protector at its lowest listing | 388 gold23 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 224 gold61 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:
The 10 items nearest to Saronite Protector (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 28 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 388 gold on 34 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,940 gold on 75 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 69 realms | |
| 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 50 gold on 53 realms | |
| 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 56 realms | |
| 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 400 gold on 53 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 59 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 2,999 gold on 61 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 58 realms | |
| 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 650 gold on 60 realms | |
| 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 48 gold on 56 realms |
Elementium Earthguard has the highest item level here (37). The lowest listed price among them is Zangari Shield at 48 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Saronite Protector among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Stonecrag Shield (item level 44), Stormsteel Shield (item level 59) and Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Saronite Protector among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Templar Shield (item level 28), Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27), Overlord's Shield (item level 27), Jade Deflector (item level 27) and Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Saronite Protector uses icon file 134990, which 6 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 41117 (41112 to 41122) were usually added in the same batch as Saronite Protector: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
The raw ItemSparse values for item 41117 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.