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Epic Off Hand Shield

Death's Bargain

ilvl 83Req 60Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Death's Bargain is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 3106 armor, +12 Stamina, +12 Intellect. Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with spells by 1%. Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 29. Against 48 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 49.

Tooltip

Death's BargainItem Level 83Binds when picked upOff HandShield3106 Armor+12 Stamina+12 IntellectDurability 120 / 120Requires Level 60Equip: Improves your chance to get a critical strike with spells by 1%.Equip: Increases healing done by spells and effects by up to 29.Equip: Restores 4 mana per 5 sec.Sell Price: 13g 34s 26c

⚠ 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: healers and casters, 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)

The Face of Death iconThe Face of DeathOff Hand · ilvl 90 · req 60lighter 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.