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Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Spiked Chain Shield

ilvl 29Req 24Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Spiked Chain Shield is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 561 armor. Against 34 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 27 of 35.

Tooltip

Spiked Chain ShieldItem Level 29Binds when equippedOff HandShield561 ArmorDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 24Sell Price: 0g 25s 16c

⚠ 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)

Resplendent Guardian iconResplendent GuardianOff Hand · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget · Thermaplugg's Central Core iconThermaplugg's Central CoreOff Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32stronger stat budget · Heart of Agamaggan iconHeart of AgamagganOff Hand · ilvl 36 · req 31stronger stat budget · Black Husk Shield iconBlack Husk ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Shield of the Faith iconShield of the FaithOff Hand · ilvl 30ilvl 30 · Emblazoned Buckler iconEmblazoned BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25ilvl 30 · Shield of Thorsen iconShield of ThorsenOff Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25ilvl 30 · Pathfinder Guard iconPathfinder GuardOff Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25ilvl 30 ·

"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.