An Uncommon Shield, item level 38, requires level 33, binds when equipped.
On Snowy Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 1,064 gold83 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2 gold64 silver to 6,275 gold34 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 1927% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 1,064 gold83 silver.
First seen in build 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 403, requires level 86 and sells to vendors for 14g 77s 3c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 38 | 33 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 43g 17s 79c |
| MoP Classic | 403 | 86 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 14g 77s 3c |
In the Appearances collection, Snowy Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 13207. 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 Snowy Shield (item level 38) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 32 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snowy Shield (this item) | 38 | 33 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 222 gold on 14 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 199 gold on 50 realms |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Shield Wall | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 750 gold on 48 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 55 realms |
 Ward of the Red Widow | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 500 gold on 55 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 55 gold on 49 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,200 gold on 69 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 2,000 gold on 62 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 199 gold on 52 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 51 realms |
 Steelforged Aegis | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 509 gold on 56 realms |
Steelforged Aegis has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Frozen Shield at 55 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Snowy Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Snowy Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar Shield (item level 28), Lofty Shield (item level 28) and Aegis of Stormwind (item level 27).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Snowy Shield uses icon file 376834, which 24 other items also use. The 8 closest by item ID:
Miner Shield ID 82129 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Highpeak Shield ID 82239 · Armor - Shield · item level 38Brick Shield ID 82074 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Temple Shield ID 82294 · Armor - Shield · item level 38Wall Shield ID 82004 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Shield of the Returning Prince ID 65791 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Truthbreaker Shield ID 63917 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Twilight Mirrorshield ID 63912 · Armor - Shield · item level 37Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 82184 (82179 to 82189) were usually added in the same batch as Snowy Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Snowy Girdle ID 82179 · Armor - Plate · item level 38
Snowy Helm ID 82180 · Armor - Plate · item level 38
Snowy Legplates ID 82181 · Armor - Plate · item level 38
Snowy Pauldrons ID 82182 · Armor - Plate · item level 38
Snowy Sabatons ID 82183 · Armor - Plate · item level 38
Snowy Vambraces ID 82185 · Armor - Plate · item level 38
Mountain Belt ID 82186 · Armor - Mail · item level 38
Mountain Bracers ID 82187 · Armor - Mail · item level 38
Mountain Gauntlets ID 82188 · Armor - Mail · item level 38
Mountain Greaves ID 82189 · Armor - Mail · item level 38The raw ItemSparse values for item 82184 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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