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Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Defender Shield

ilvl 23Req 18Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Defender Shield is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 461 armor. Against 34 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 27 of 35.

Tooltip

Defender ShieldItem Level 23Binds when equippedOff HandShield461 ArmorDurability 70 / 70Requires Level 18Sell Price: 0g 13s 23c

⚠ 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)

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 · Shield of Thorsen iconShield of ThorsenOff Hand · ilvl 30 · req 25stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Forest Buckler iconForest BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Stormwind Guard Shield iconStormwind Guard ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Redbeard Crest iconRedbeard CrestOff Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 · Grunt's Shield iconGrunt's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 24 · req 19ilvl 24 ·

"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.