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Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Vanguard Shield

ilvl 59Req 54Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Vanguard Shield is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 1805 armor, +12 Stamina, +5 Spirit. Against 48 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 24 of 49.

Tooltip

Vanguard ShieldItem Level 59Binds when equippedOff HandShield1805 Armor+12 Stamina+5 SpiritDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 54Sell Price: 2g 58s 31c

⚠ 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.

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

Engraved Wall iconEngraved WallOff Hand · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 · Crest of Retribution iconCrest of RetributionOff Hand · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 · Glorious Shield iconGlorious ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 60 · req 55ilvl 60 · Rhombeard Protector iconRhombeard ProtectorOff 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.