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Soldier's Shield, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Soldier's Shield

ilvl 17Req 12Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Soldier's Shield is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 361 armor. Against 25 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 19 of 26.

Tooltip

Soldier's ShieldItem Level 17Binds when equippedOff HandShield361 ArmorDurability 60 / 60Requires Level 12Sell Price: 0g 6s 15c

⚠ 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: general use.

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)

Black Husk Shield iconBlack Husk ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget · Kresh's Back iconKresh's BackOff Hand · ilvl 20 · req 15stronger stat budget · Seedcloud Buckler iconSeedcloud BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 25 · req 20stronger stat budget · Redbeard Crest iconRedbeard CrestOff Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Dust Bowl iconDust BowlOff Hand · ilvl 18 · req 13ilvl 18 · Inscribed Buckler iconInscribed BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 18 · req 13ilvl 18 · Bloodspattered Shield iconBloodspattered ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 18 · req 13ilvl 18 · Raider's Shield iconRaider's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 19 · req 14ilvl 19 ·

"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.