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Lambent Scale Shield, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Lambent Scale Shield

ilvl 27Req 22Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Lambent Scale Shield is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 528 armor, +4 Strength, +2 Stamina. Against 33 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 11 of 34.

Tooltip

Lambent Scale ShieldItem Level 27Binds when equippedOff HandShield528 Armor+4 Strength+2 StaminaDurability 80 / 80Requires Level 22Sell Price: 0g 21s 16c

⚠ 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)

Resplendent Guardian iconResplendent GuardianOff Hand · ilvl 31 · req 26stronger stat budget · Black Husk Shield iconBlack Husk ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget · Commander's Crest iconCommander's CrestOff Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23stronger stat budget · Insignia Buckler iconInsignia BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 35 · req 30stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Sentry Buckler iconSentry BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 28ilvl 28 · Dervish Buckler iconDervish BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23ilvl 28 · Robust Buckler iconRobust BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 28 · req 23ilvl 28 · Clink Shield iconClink ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 28ilvl 28 ·

"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.