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Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Sunscale Shield

ilvl 54Req 49Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Sunscale Shield is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 1663 armor, +10 Stamina, +5 Strength, +3 Spirit. Against 39 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 14 of 40.

Tooltip

Sunscale ShieldItem Level 54Binds when equippedOff HandShield1663 Armor+5 Strength+10 Stamina+3 SpiritDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 49Sell Price: 1g 94s 20c

⚠ 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: casters, physical damage.

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)

Skullflame Shield iconSkullflame ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger stat budget · Rattlecage Buckler iconRattlecage BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 62 · req 57stronger stat budget · Wall of the Dead iconWall of the DeadOff Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Crest of Supremacy iconCrest of SupremacyOff Hand · ilvl 56 · req 51stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Crusader's Shield iconCrusader's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Heavy Lamellar Shield iconHeavy Lamellar ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 55 · req 50ilvl 55 · Aegis of Battle iconAegis of BattleOff Hand · ilvl 55ilvl 55 · Shizzle's Drizzle Blocker iconShizzle's Drizzle BlockerOff Hand · ilvl 55ilvl 55 ·

"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.