An Uncommon Shield, item level 36, requires level 32, binds when equipped. Sold by a vendor NPC.
On Steelgrill Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 6,634,237 gold98 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 2,042,783 gold19 silver to 8,079,395 gold30 silver. Only 1 was available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 65% below typical, against a All-Time typical of 6,634,237 gold98 silver.
| Vendor | NPC #23381 | Hyjal Summit |
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The game's collection data lists Steelgrill Shield as sold by a vendor NPC in Hyjal Summit.
| Vendor | Zone | Map | Waypoint | Other items it sells |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPC #23381 | Hyjal Summit | - | - | 84 |
Vendor 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 5.5.4.69585 (Mists of Pandaria).
In MoP Classic it is item level 318, requires level 85 and sells to vendors for 11g 74s 18c.
| Version | Item level | Required level | Quality | Binding | Sells for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail (Midnight) | 36 | 32 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 8g 99s 58c |
| MoP Classic | 318 | 85 | Uncommon | Binds when equipped | 11g 74s 18c |
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 Steelgrill Shield (item level 36) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 35 to 40.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelgrill Shield (this item) | 36 | 32 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect | 1,364,999 gold on 7 realms |
 Spiritguard Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 10 gold on 49 realms |
 Frozen Shield | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 74 gold on 47 realms |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 400 gold on 50 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 999 gold on 61 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 |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 1,940 gold on 69 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 64 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 25 gold on 57 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 19 gold on 50 realms |
 Shardback Shield | 40 | 36 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 51 realms |
Shardback Shield has the highest item level here (40). The lowest listed price among them is Spiritguard Shield at 10 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Steelgrill Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Steelforged Shield (item level 44), Steelforged Aegis (item level 44), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60) and Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60).
Nearest lower item levels below Steelgrill Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Alabaster Shield (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28), Ornate Shield (item level 28), Templar 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.
Steelgrill Shield is listed at 1 vendor placement. NPC 23381 stands in Hyjal Summit.
Steelgrill Shield uses icon file 376834, which 24 other items also use. The 5 closest by item ID:
Stonewrought Shield ID 55431 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Fargodeep Shield ID 55429 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Jasperlode Shield ID 55427 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Dreadmaul Shield ID 55425 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Hardened Obsidium Shield ID 55041 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 55433 (55428 to 55438) were usually added in the same batch as Steelgrill Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Direforge Shield ID 55428 · Armor - Shield · item level 35Fargodeep Shield ID 55429 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Ravencrest Shield ID 55430 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Stonewrought Shield ID 55431 · Armor - Shield · item level 36Crystalvein Shield ID 55432 · Armor - Shield · item level 36
Moonbrook Spellblade ID 55434 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Swamplight Spellblade ID 55435 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Sishir Spellblade ID 55436 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Mirkfallon Spellblade ID 55437 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 35Nethander Spellblade ID 55438 · Weapon - Dagger · item level 36The raw ItemSparse values for item 55433 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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