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Rare Off Hand Shield

Crest of Retribution

ilvl 60Req 55Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Crest of Retribution is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 2057 armor. Equip: Deals 5 to 35 damage every time you block. Against 68 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 41 of 69.

Tooltip

Crest of RetributionItem Level 60Binds when picked upOff HandShield2057 ArmorDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 55Equip: Deals 5 to 35 damage every time you block.Sell Price: 3g 6s 56c

⚠ 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

Rhombeard Protector iconRhombeard ProtectorOff Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Husk of Nerub'enkan iconHusk of Nerub'enkanOff Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Impenetrable Wall iconImpenetrable WallOff Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 · Imbued Shield iconImbued ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 61 · req 56ilvl 61 ·

"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.