An Uncommon Shield, item level 32, requires level 27, binds when equipped.
On Smouldering Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 96 gold55 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 15 gold85 silver to 1,082 gold28 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 1222% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 96 gold55 silver.
First seen in build 2.5.6.69795 (The Burning Crusade).
In The Burning Crusade it is item level 114, requires level 68 and sells to vendors for 4g 66s 19c. In Wrath of the Lich King it is item level 114, requires level 68 and sells to vendors for 4g 66s 19c. In MoP Classic it is item level 114, requires level 68 and sells to vendors for 4g 66s 19c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 32 | 27 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43g 48s 73c |
| The Burning Crusade | 114 | 68 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 66s 19c |
| Wrath of the Lich King | 114 | 68 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 66s 19c |
| MoP Classic | 114 | 68 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 4g 66s 19c |
In the Appearances collection, Smouldering Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 1796. 4 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 Smouldering Shield (item level 32) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 35.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smouldering Shield (this item) | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 125 gold on 19 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 49 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 150 gold on 53 realms |
 Outland Shield | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 50 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 13,557 gold on 73 realms |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 256 gold on 45 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 28 gold on 58 realms |
 Emerald Shield | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 150 gold on 48 realms |
| Garrett Family Crest | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 250 gold on 45 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,627 gold on 64 realms | |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,200 gold on 68 realms |
Titansteel Shield Wall has the highest item level here (35). The lowest listed price among them is Engraved Wall at 28 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Smouldering Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Blockade's Lost Shield (item level 37), Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37), Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Shield Wall (item level 39), Gul'rok Shield (item level 40) and Steelforged Shield (item level 44).
Nearest lower item levels below Smouldering Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Warmonger's Buckler (item level 26), Bloodforged Shield (item level 26), Troll Protector (item level 25), Khan's Buckler (item level 25) and Tyrant's Shield (item level 25).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Smouldering Shield uses icon file 134955, which 240 other items also use. The 2 closest by item ID:
The Movable Object ID 25407 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Wheel of the Lost Hope ID 24334 · Armor - Shield · item level 11Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 25083 (25078 to 25088) were usually added in the same batch as Smouldering Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Zangari Shield ID 25078 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Outland Shield ID 25079 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Spell-Breaker Shield ID 25080 · Armor - Shield · item level 31Bayeaux Shield ID 25081 · Armor - Shield · item level 31
Fel-Iron Shield ID 25082 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Zeth'Gor Shield ID 25084 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Dragonscale Shield ID 25085 · Armor - Shield · item level 32
Dreamseeker Dandelion ID 25086 · Armor · item level 29
Bleeding Eye ID 25087 · Armor · item level 30
Laughing Skull Orb ID 25088 · Armor · item level 30The raw ItemSparse values for item 25083 in the current client build.
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
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