On Ward of the Red Widow's most active realm, the lowest Auction House listing has typically been around 3,317 gold14 silver across its tracked history (Sep 2022 to Jun 2026), ranging from 47 gold4 silver to 69,620 gold59 silver. About 2 were available in the latest snapshot.
The current lowest price is 36% above typical, against a All-Time typical of 3,317 gold14 silver.
Encounters that drop this item, from the game's own dungeon journal. Drop chances are not stored in the client data we mine, so none are shown here. The tags show which difficulties each encounter can award it on.
In the Appearances collection, Ward of the Red Widow is listed as Boss Drop. Appearance ID: 15517. 1 other item wears 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 Ward of the Red Widow (item level 37) in item level among Armor > Shield, Shield slot, from item level 31 to 39.
| Item | Item Level | Requires Level | Stats | Lowest Listed Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ward of the Red Widow (this item) | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. Boss Drop | 200 gold on 54 realms |
 Blockade's Lost Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +4 Parry, +5 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Vendor | 1,222 gold on 54 realms |
 Zulian Swirling Shield | 37 | 32 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +4 Haste, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 555 gold on 54 realms |
 Yaungol Battle Barrier | 38 | 30 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Mastery, +5 Versatility, +14 Intellect. World Drop | 29 gold on 48 realms |
 Titansteel Shield Wall | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +8 Dodge, +13 Intellect. Crafted with Northrend Blacksmithing | 3,317 gold on 74 realms |
 Zom's Crackling Bulwark | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +7 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 5,000 gold on 53 realms |
 Northern Barrier | 35 | 30 | +4 Strength, +7 Stamina, +3 Versatility, +3 Critical Strike, +3 Haste, +13 Intellect. Boss Drop | 84 gold on 57 realms |
 Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Shield Wall | 39 | 35 | +5 Strength, +7 Stamina, +5 Critical Strike, +3 Mastery, +14 Intellect. Crafted with Pandaria Blacksmithing | 659 gold on 49 realms |
 Crystal Pulse Shield | 32 | 27 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +5 Versatility, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 88 gold on 52 realms |
 Shield of the Wayward Footman | 31 | 26 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +8 Parry, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 997 gold on 48 realms |
 Zangari Shield | 31 | 25 | +4 Strength, +6 Stamina, +13 Intellect. World Drop | 158 gold on 55 realms |
Crafted Malevolent Gladiator's Shield Wall has the highest item level here (39). The lowest listed price among them is Yaungol Battle Barrier at 29 gold in the US Auction House.
Next item levels up from Ward of the Red Widow among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Stormsteel Shield (item level 59), Sinister Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Notorious Combatant's Shield (item level 60), Uncanny Combatant's Shield (item level 72) and Maddened Adherent's Bulwark (item level 85).
Nearest lower item levels below Ward of the Red Widow among Armor > Shield, Shield slot: Emerald Shield (item level 29), Ebonhold Buckler (item level 28), Alabaster Shield (item level 28), Crusader's Shield (item level 28) and Ornate Shield (item level 28).
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