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Dreadguard's Protector, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Off Hand Shield

Dreadguard's Protector

ilvl 62Req 57Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Dreadguard's Protector is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 2121 armor, +18 Strength, +5 Stamina. Against 61 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 31 of 62.

Tooltip

Dreadguard's ProtectorItem Level 62Binds when picked upOff HandShield2121 Armor+18 Strength+5 StaminaDurability 100 / 100Requires Level 57Sell Price: 3g 34s 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: 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)

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

Demon Guard iconDemon GuardOff Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Draconian Deflector iconDraconian DeflectorOff Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 · Darrowshire Strongguard iconDarrowshire StrongguardOff Hand · ilvl 63ilvl 63 · Warleader's Shield iconWarleader's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 63 · req 58ilvl 63 ·

"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.