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Steadfast Buckler
Item Level 23Binds when equipped
ShieldArmor
66 Armor
+4 Strength
+6 Stamina
+11 Intellect
Requires Level 16
Sell price: 13 gold59 silver
Current price
158 gold32 silver
Steadfast Buckler Price History on Tichondrius
Tichondrius Auction HouseSupply & Availability
Tichondrius Auction House5Units listed
5Sellers
158 gold32 silverCheapest now
Thin supply
On Steadfast Buckler's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 740 gold62 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 240 gold78 silver to 5,462 gold68 silver. About 5 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 79% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 740 gold62 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #54652 | Dalaran |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor | NPC #54655 | Tanaris 51.5, 28.1 |
| Vendor | NPC #54658 | Orgrimmar 38.9, 69.7 |
Sold By
The game's collection data lists Steadfast Buckler as sold by 8 vendor NPCs in Dalaran, Tanaris and Orgrimmar. The 3 with the most spawn points are shown.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #54652 | Dalaran | - | - | 163 |
| NPC #54655 | Tanaris | 51.5, 28.1 | /way #71 51.5 28.1 | 163 |
| NPC #54658 | Orgrimmar | 38.9, 69.7 | /way #85 38.9 69.7 | 163 |
Tanaris 1 placement
VendorVendor NPC, zone and position come from the client's collection source tables (CollectableSourceInfo and CollectableSourceVendorSparse); coordinates are the in-game map readout.
First seen in build 1.15.9.68940 (Classic).
In Classic Era it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 84s 65c. In MoP Classic it is item level 43, requires level 38 and sells to vendors for 84s 65c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 23 | 16 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 13g 59s 25c |
| WoW Forever | 23 | 16 | Uncommon | - | - |
| Classic Era | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 84s 65c |
| MoP Classic | 43 | 38 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 84s 65c |
Appearance
In the Appearances collection, Steadfast Buckler is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 4599. 3 other items wear the same appearance:
Read 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 Steadfast Buckler (item level 23) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 22 to 24.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steadfast Buckler (this item) | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 34 gold on 64 realms |
 Field Plate Shield | 23 | 16 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 3 gold on 45 realms |
 Captain's Buckler | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 11 gold on 48 realms |
 Brigade Defender | 24 | 17 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 377 gold on 49 realms |
 Warbringer's Shield | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 51 realms |
| Ancient Defender | 24 | 18 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 125 gold on 59 realms |
| Glyphed Buckler | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 50 gold on 48 realms |
 Chief Brigadier Shield | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 100 gold on 46 realms |
 Jouster's Crest | 22 | 15 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 104 gold on 47 realms |
| Knight's Crest | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 20 gold on 57 realms |
 Trickster's Protector | 22 | 14 | +4 Strength, +5 Stamina, +11 Intellect. World Drop | 419 gold on 50 realms |
Captain's Buckler has the highest item level here (24). The lowest listed price among them is Field Plate Shield at 3 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Steadfast Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Bloodforged Shield (item level 26), Gryphon Mail Buckler (item level 26), Crested Heater Shield (item level 26), Overlord's Shield (item level 27) and Jade Deflector (item level 27).
Nearest lower item levels below Steadfast Buckler among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Insignia Buckler (item level 20), Phalanx Shield (item level 20), Headhunter's Buckler (item level 20), Wicked Chain Shield (item level 20) and Resplendent Guardian (item level 19).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Where to Buy Steadfast Buckler
Steadfast Buckler is listed at 8 vendor placements; the first 4 are below. NPC 69322 stands in Gadgetzan.
- NPC 69322 in Gadgetzan
- NPC 54661 in Stormwind City at 75.0, 67.7
- NPC 69975 in Stormwind City at 75.0, 67.7
- NPC 54658 in Orgrimmar at 38.9, 69.7
Items That Share Steadfast Buckler's Icon
Steadfast Buckler uses icon file 134957, which 20 other items also use. The 6 closest by item ID:
- Grunt's Shield ID 15512 · Armor - Shield · item level 15
- Steelcap Shield ID 15207 · Armor - Shield · item level 12
- Tribal Warrior's Shield ID 4967 · Armor - Shield · item level 5
- Salbac Shield ID 4652 · Armor - Shield · item level 24
- Deflecting Tower ID 3987 · Armor - Shield · item level 27
- Tower Shield ID 2222 · Armor - Shield · item level 18
Items Numbered Next to Steadfast Buckler
Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 15592 (15587 to 15597) were usually added in the same batch as Steadfast Buckler: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Ringtail Girdle ID 15587 · Armor - Leather · item level 20
Bracesteel Belt ID 15588 · Armor - Plate · item level 20
Steadfast Stompers ID 15589 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Steadfast Bracelets ID 15590 · Armor - Mail · item level 21
Steadfast Breastplate ID 15591 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Steadfast Coronet ID 15593 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Steadfast Cloak ID 15594 · Armor - Cloth · item level 21
Steadfast Gloves ID 15595 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Steadfast Legplates ID 15596 · Armor - Mail · item level 22
Steadfast Shoulders ID 15597 · Armor - Mail · item level 23
Steadfast Buckler Client Record
The raw ItemSparse values for item 15592 in the current client build.
- Vendor buy price
- 67 gold96 silver
- Vendor sell price
- 13 gold59 silver
- Material
- Metal
- Equip slot
- Shield
- Flags
- 0 / 8192 / 0 / 0 / 0
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files: Item, ItemSparse, Lock, Holidays, AreaTable and CollectableSourceVendor.
Steadfast Buckler in WoW Classic and World of Warcraft: Forever
Steadfast Buckler is in the Classic Era game data, the era World of Warcraft: Forever is built on. Blizzard describes Forever as vanilla World of Warcraft plussed up: its story sits in year one, characters level to 60 and stay there, and it launches November 4, 2026. Blizzard has not said which vanilla items appear in Forever, so nothing here is a Forever claim; it is the Classic Era record for Steadfast Buckler next to the live retail market on this page.
- Is Steadfast Buckler in World of Warcraft: Forever?
- Not confirmed. Blizzard has not published Forever's item list. Steadfast Buckler is a Classic Era item and Forever is built on vanilla World of Warcraft with its story set in year one and a level 60 cap, so this page tracks it. Forever launches November 4, 2026.
- What level is Steadfast Buckler in WoW Classic?
- In Classic Era, Steadfast Buckler is Uncommon quality, item level 43 and requires level 38.
- What does Steadfast Buckler sell for to a vendor in Classic?
- A vendor pays 84s 65c for one Steadfast Buckler in Classic Era.
- What slot is Steadfast Buckler in WoW Classic?
- Steadfast Buckler is a Off Hand Shield in Classic Era; it binds when equipped.
- How much is Steadfast Buckler on the auction house right now?
- 158g 32s on Tichondrius, on live retail servers, from the latest Blizzard auction house snapshot. Blizzard publishes no Classic Era auction house feed, and Forever has not launched, so those two have no price here yet.
Read next: World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4 · Forever's class revamps and new race and class combinations · Classic Era page for Steadfast Buckler
WoW Forever: what our data shows
- Sighted in the WoW Forever beta client
- Build 1.60.1.70532, read from the beta game data we hold
- Also in the Classic Era client
- Yes - this item is in the Classic Era client's data too
- Appearances in the beta client
- 1 recorded look
A sighting in the beta client is a fact from our own database; the launch roster is Blizzard’s to finalize. World of Warcraft: Forever launches November 4, 2026. World of Warcraft: Forever is Classic+, launching November 4
3D Model
First-party render from the game files. Model © Blizzard Entertainment.