An Uncommon Shield, item level 42, requires level 39, binds when equipped.
On Talon Guard Shield's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 18,832 gold61 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 4,201 gold20 silver to 951,676 gold98 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 73% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 18,832 gold61 silver.
First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
In the Appearances collection, Talon Guard Shield is listed as World Drop. Appearance ID: 21837. 3 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 Talon Guard Shield (item level 42) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 37 to 44.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talon Guard Shield (this item) | 42 | 39 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 500 gold on 28 realms |
 Shardback Shield | 40 | 36 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 99 gold on 46 realms |
 Gul'rok Shield | 40 | 37 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +15 Intellect. World Drop | 1,790 gold on 55 realms |
 Steelforged Shield | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 950 gold on 49 realms |
 Steelforged Aegis | 44 | 35 | +5 Strength, +8 Stamina, +16 Intellect. Crafted with Draenor Blacksmithing | 349 gold on 55 realms |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Barrier | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 700 gold on 49 realms |
 Skyking Bulwark | 38 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 591 gold on 45 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 15 gold on 43 realms |
 Elementium Earthguard | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Critical Strike, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 7,000 gold on 56 realms |
 Elementium Stormshield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Haste, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Cataclysm Blacksmithing | 4,999 gold on 60 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,000 gold on 61 realms |
Steelforged Shield has the highest item level here (44). The lowest listed price among them is Yaungol Battle Barrier at 15 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Talon Guard Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Plundered Torga Blessed Bulwark (item level 60), Plundered Jadefury Shield (item level 60) and Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72).
Nearest lower item levels below Talon Guard Shield among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Shield of the Wayward Footman (item level 31), Zangari Shield (item level 31), Outland Shield (item level 31), The Face of Doom (item level 30) and Modani War-Shield (item level 30).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
Talon Guard Shield uses icon file 925625, which 26 other items also use. The 3 closest by item ID:
Ironfist Shield ID 106694 · Armor - Shield · item level 43Rockspine Shield ID 106463 · Armor - Shield · item level 39Napmaster's Sleep Mask ID 107644 · Armor - Shield · item level 40 "Effective at blocking attacks as well as bright sunlight."Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 106661 (106656 to 106666) were usually added in the same batch as Talon Guard Shield: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Talon Guard Girdle ID 106656 · Armor - Plate · item level 42
Talon Guard Helm ID 106657 · Armor - Plate · item level 42
Talon Guard Legplates ID 106658 · Armor - Plate · item level 42
Talon Guard Pauldrons ID 106659 · Armor - Plate · item level 42
Talon Guard Sabatons ID 106660 · Armor - Plate · item level 42
Talon Guard Vambraces ID 106662 · Armor - Plate · item level 42
Breezestrider Bindings ID 106663 · Armor - Leather · item level 42
Breezestrider Boots ID 106664 · Armor - Leather · item level 42
Breezestrider Britches ID 106665 · Armor - Leather · item level 42
Breezestrider Gloves ID 106666 · Armor - Leather · item level 42The raw ItemSparse values for item 106661 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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