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Rare Off Hand Shield

Argent Defender

ilvl 62Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Argent Defender is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 2121 armor. Equip: Has a 1% chance when struck in combat of increasing chance to block by 50% for 10 sec. Against 46 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 4 of 47.

Tooltip

Argent DefenderItem Level 62Binds when picked upOff HandShield2121 ArmorDurability 100 / 100Equip: Has a 1% chance when struck in combat of increasing chance to block by 50% for 10 sec.Sell Price: 3g 65s 15c

⚠ 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)

Darrowshire Strongguard iconDarrowshire StrongguardOff Hand · ilvl 63stronger stat budget · Milli's Shield iconMilli's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 59stronger stat budget · Sacred Protector iconSacred ProtectorOff Hand · ilvl 62stronger stat budget · Ironbark Shield iconIronbark ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 52lighter stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Demon Guard iconDemon GuardOff Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Draconian Deflector iconDraconian DeflectorOff Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Warleader's Shield iconWarleader's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Draconian Aegis of the Legion iconDraconian Aegis of the LegionOff Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 ·

"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.