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Veteran Shield, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Veteran Shield

ilvl 15Req 10Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Veteran Shield is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 328 armor, +2 Strength. Against 21 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 7 of 22.

Tooltip

Veteran ShieldItem Level 15Binds when equippedOff HandShield328 Armor+2 StrengthDurability 55 / 55Requires Level 10Sell Price: 0g 4s 35c

⚠ 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)

Kresh's Back iconKresh's BackOff Hand · ilvl 20 · req 15stronger stat budget · Gold-plated Buckler iconGold-plated BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 20 · req 15stronger stat budget · Bear Buckler iconBear BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 23 · req 18stronger stat budget · Burnished Shield iconBurnished ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 21 · req 16stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Welding Shield iconWelding ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 16ilvl 16 · Bard's Buckler iconBard's BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 16 · req 11ilvl 16 · Dwarven Defender iconDwarven DefenderOff Hand · ilvl 17ilvl 17 · Soldier's Shield iconSoldier's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 17 · req 12ilvl 17 ·

"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.