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Blackforge Buckler, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Blackforge Buckler

ilvl 47Req 42Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Blackforge Buckler is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 1465 armor, +10 Spirit, +3 Stamina. Against 33 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 13 of 34.

Tooltip

Blackforge BucklerItem Level 47Binds when equippedOff HandShield1465 Armor+3 Stamina+10 SpiritDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 42Sell Price: 1g 19s 0c

⚠ 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: casters.

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)

Wall of the Dead iconWall of the DeadOff Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Gizlock's Hypertech Buckler iconGizlock's Hypertech BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 53 · req 48stronger stat budget · Blackskull Shield iconBlackskull ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 46 · req 41stronger stat budget · Aegis of Stormwind iconAegis of StormwindOff Hand · ilvl 54 · req 49stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Troll Protector iconTroll ProtectorOff Hand · ilvl 48 · req 43ilvl 48 · Champion's Wall Shield iconChampion's Wall ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 48 · req 43ilvl 48 · Tyrant's Shield iconTyrant's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 48 · req 43ilvl 48 · Gothic Shield iconGothic ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 49 · req 44ilvl 49 ·

"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.