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Epic Off Hand Shield

Malistar's Defender

ilvl 75Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Malistar's Defender is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 2822 armor, +12 Intellect, +9 Stamina. Equip: Restores 9 mana per 5 sec. Against 48 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 14 of 49.

Tooltip

Malistar's DefenderItem Level 75Binds when picked upOff HandShield2822 Armor+9 Stamina+12 IntellectDurability 120 / 120Requires Level 60Equip: Restores 9 mana per 5 sec.Sell Price: 8g 79s 60c

⚠ 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

Elementium Reinforced Bulwark iconElementium Reinforced BulwarkOff Hand · ilvl 77 · req 60ilvl 77 · Grand Marshal's Aegis iconGrand Marshal's AegisOff Hand · ilvl 78 · req 60ilvl 78 · High Warlord's Shield Wall iconHigh Warlord's Shield WallOff Hand · ilvl 78 · req 60ilvl 78 · Wormscale Blocker iconWormscale BlockerOff Hand · ilvl 81 · req 60ilvl 81 ·

"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.