An Epic Shield, item level 29, requires level 25, binds when equipped. Crafted with The Plague Belcher.
On The Plague Belcher's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 199,999 gold across its tracked history (Jul 2023 to Jun 2026), ranging from 49,499 gold99 silver to 319,031 gold29 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 100% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 199,999 gold.
| Crafted | The Plague Belcher | Recipe |
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First seen in build 12.0.7.68887 (Midnight (patch 12.0.7)).
Wartorn Scrap
Arcanite Bar
Azerothian Diamond
Pristine Black Diamond
Enchanted Leather
Essence of UndeathThe Classic Blacksmithing recipe The Plague Belcher takes 60 Wartorn Scrap, 16 Arcanite Bar, 12 Azerothian Diamond, 4 Pristine Black Diamond, 8 Enchanted Leather and 24 Essence of Undeath.
In the Appearances collection, The Plague Belcher is listed as Profession. Appearance ID: 6097. 1 other item wears the same appearance:
Read from the World of Warcraft client build files.
At the lowest US listings, the reagents for one craft cost 10,705g 76s, and Wartorn Scrap is the largest share at 31%. The Plague Belcher lists from 18,720g 57s each, so one craft sold at that price returns 7,078g 78s after the 5% auction cut, a 66% margin over its reagents. The Classic Blacksmithing recipe The Plague Belcher is taught by Ancient Plans: The Plague Belcher.
| Reagent | Needed | Lowest listed | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wartorn Scrap | 60 | 56 gold19 silver | 3,371 gold40 silver |
| Arcanite Bar | 16 | 163 gold30 silver | 2,612 gold80 silver |
| Azerothian Diamond | 12 | 1 gold10 silver | 13 gold20 silver |
| Pristine Black Diamond | 4 | 699 gold99 silver | 2,799 gold96 silver |
| Enchanted Leather | 8 | 75 gold80 silver | 606 gold40 silver |
| Essence of Undeath | 24 | 54 gold25 silver | 1,302 gold |
| Reagents for one craft | 10,705 gold76 silver | ||
| The Plague Belcher at its lowest listing | 18,720 gold57 silver | ||
| Return after the 5% auction cut | 7,078 gold78 silver | ||
Prices are the lowest listed prices in the latest US Auction House snapshot, not sales. Recipes, reagents, yields and skill levels come 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 The Plague Belcher (item level 29) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 29 to 30.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Plague Belcher (this item) | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Dodge, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 18,720 gold on 72 realms |
 Force Reactive Disk | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Engineering | 7,999 gold on 70 realms |
 Death's Gamble | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Versatility, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 24,750 gold on 71 realms |
 Stygian Shield | 29 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 14,999 gold on 65 realms |
 Sacred Guardian | 29 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 2,062 gold on 68 realms | |
 Hero's Buckler | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 90 gold on 47 realms |
 Engraved Wall | 29 | 23 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 175 gold on 50 realms |
 Demon Guard | 29 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +12 Intellect. World Drop | 29 gold on 45 realms |
 The Face of Doom | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +2 Versatility, +4 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Classic Blacksmithing | 13,252 gold on 76 realms |
 Telaari Shield | 30 | 24 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 140 gold on 46 realms |
| Modani War-Shield | 30 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 230 gold on 47 realms |
Telaari Shield has the highest item level here (30). The lowest listed price among them is Demon Guard at 29 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from The Plague Belcher among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Titansteel Shield Wall (item level 35), Zom's Crackling Bulwark (item level 35), Northern Barrier (item level 35), Frozen Shield (item level 35) and Elementium Earthguard (item level 37).
Nearest lower item levels below The Plague Belcher among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Khan's Buckler (item level 25), Tyrant's Shield (item level 25), Bonelink Wall Shield (item level 25), Mountainside Buckler (item level 24) and Darrowshire Protector (item level 24).
Built from the World of Warcraft client build files and recorded Auction House snapshots.
The Plague Belcher uses icon file 134972, which 1 other item also uses. The 1 closest by item ID:
The Plague Bearer ID 22818 · Armor - Shield · item level 29Blizzard numbers items as they are created, so the named items next to ID 206494 (206489 to 206499) were usually added in the same batch as The Plague Belcher: the same quest line, zone, vendor or reward set.
Shade's Blade ID 206489 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29
Edict of the Redeemed Crusader ID 206490 · Weapon - Two-Handed Mace · item level 29
Nerubian Persuader ID 206491 · Weapon - Crossbow · item level 30
Blade of Unholy Might ID 206492 · Weapon - Two-Handed Sword · item level 29
Axe of Sundered Bone ID 206493 · Weapon - One-Handed Axe · item level 29
Bracers of Vengeance ID 206495 · Armor - Plate · item level 29
Gem of the Nerubians ID 206496 · Armor · item level 29
The Final Dream ID 206497 · Weapon - One-Handed Mace · item level 29
Plated Construct's Ribcage ID 206498 · Armor - Plate · item level 30
Blade of the Fallen Seraph ID 206499 · Weapon - One-Handed Sword · item level 29The raw ItemSparse values for item 206494 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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