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Nefarious Buckler, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Nefarious Buckler

ilvl 34Req 29Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Nefarious Buckler is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 645 armor, +6 Stamina, +3 Strength. Against 34 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 10 of 35.

Tooltip

Nefarious BucklerItem Level 34Binds when equippedOff HandShield645 Armor+3 Strength+6 StaminaDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 29Sell Price: 0g 43s 90c

⚠ 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)

The Green Tower iconThe Green TowerOff Hand · ilvl 41 · req 36stronger stat budget · Olaf's All Purpose Shield iconOlaf's All Purpose ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 42 · req 37stronger stat budget · Savage Boar's Guard iconSavage Boar's GuardOff Hand · ilvl 42 · req 37stronger stat budget · Skullance Shield iconSkullance ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 38 · req 33stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Insignia Buckler iconInsignia BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 35 · req 30ilvl 35 · Crest of Darkshire iconCrest of DarkshireOff Hand · ilvl 35ilvl 35 · Combat Shield iconCombat ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 36 · req 31ilvl 36 · Heart of Agamaggan iconHeart of AgamagganOff Hand · ilvl 36 · req 31ilvl 36 ·

"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.