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Mercurial Guard, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Mercurial Guard

ilvl 64Req 59Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Mercurial Guard is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 1946 armor. Against 54 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 47 of 55.

Tooltip

Mercurial GuardItem Level 64Binds when equippedOff HandShield1946 ArmorDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 59Sell Price: 3g 10s 40c

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: general use.

WarriorPaladinShaman

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Death's Bargain iconDeath's BargainOff Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60stronger stat budget · The Face of Death iconThe Face of DeathOff Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60stronger stat budget · Blessed Qiraji Bulwark iconBlessed Qiraji BulwarkOff Hand · ilvl 79 · req 60stronger stat budget · Shield of Condemnation iconShield of CondemnationOff Hand · ilvl 92 · req 60stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Masterwork Shield iconMasterwork ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 65 · req 60ilvl 65 · Hyperion Shield iconHyperion ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 65 · req 60ilvl 65 · Exalted Shield iconExalted ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 65 · req 60ilvl 65 · Triumphant Shield iconTriumphant ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 65 · req 60ilvl 65 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.