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Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Field Plate Shield

ilvl 43Req 38Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Field Plate Shield is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 1257 armor. Against 33 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 23 of 34.

Tooltip

Field Plate ShieldItem Level 43Binds when equippedOff HandShield1257 ArmorDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 38Sell Price: 0g 88s 82c

⚠ 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)

Wall of the Dead iconWall of the DeadOff Hand · ilvl 50 · req 45stronger stat budget · Blackskull Shield iconBlackskull ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 46 · req 41stronger stat budget · The Green Tower iconThe Green TowerOff Hand · ilvl 41 · req 36stronger stat budget · Troll Protector iconTroll ProtectorOff Hand · ilvl 48 · req 43stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Collection Plate iconCollection PlateOff Hand · ilvl 44ilvl 44 · Captain's Buckler iconCaptain's BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Aegis of the Scarlet Commander iconAegis of the Scarlet CommanderOff Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 · Ravager's Shield iconRavager's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39ilvl 44 ·

"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.