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Formidable Crest, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Formidable Crest

ilvl 52Req 47Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Formidable Crest is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 1606 armor. Against 34 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 26 of 35.

Tooltip

Formidable CrestItem Level 52Binds when equippedOff HandShield1606 ArmorDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 47Sell Price: 1g 62s 10c

⚠ 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)

Skullflame Shield iconSkullflame ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 59 · req 54stronger 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 · Rock Golem Bulwark iconRock Golem BulwarkOff Hand · ilvl 58 · req 53stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Lord's Crest iconLord's CrestOff Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Jade Deflector iconJade DeflectorOff Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Gizlock's Hypertech Buckler iconGizlock's Hypertech BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48ilvl 53 · Aegis of Stormwind iconAegis of StormwindOff Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49ilvl 54 ·

"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.