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Epic Off Hand Shield

The Face of Death

ilvl 90Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

The Face of Death is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 3494 armor, +21 Stamina. Equip: Increases your chance to block attacks with a shield by 3%. Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 21. Against 48 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 2 of 49.

Tooltip

The Face of DeathItem Level 90Binds when picked upOff HandShield3494 Armor+21 StaminaDurability 120 / 120Requires Level 60Equip: Increases your chance to block attacks with a shield by 3%.Equip: Increases the block value of your shield by 21.Sell Price: 17g 48s 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: tanks.

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 · Blessed Qiraji Bulwark iconBlessed Qiraji BulwarkOff Hand · ilvl 79 · req 60lighter stat budget · Shield of Condemnation iconShield of CondemnationOff Hand · ilvl 92 · req 60lighter stat budget · The Plague Bearer iconThe Plague BearerOff Hand · ilvl 83 · req 60lighter stat budget ·

Nothing higher in this slot in our database yet. This may be best in slot.

"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.