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Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Vile Protector

ilvl 41Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Vile Protector is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 1051 armor, +4 Strength. Equip: When struck in combat has a 1% chance of inflicting 105 to 175 Shadow damage to the attacker. Against 46 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 11 of 47.

Tooltip

Vile ProtectorItem Level 41Binds when picked upOff HandShield1051 Armor+4 StrengthDurability 85 / 85Equip: When struck in combat has a 1% chance of inflicting 105 to 175 Shadow damage to the attacker.Sell Price: 0g 77s 54c

⚠ 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)

Darrowshire Strongguard iconDarrowshire StrongguardOff Hand · ilvl 63stronger stat budget · Milli's Shield iconMilli's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 59stronger stat budget · Sacred Protector iconSacred ProtectorOff Hand · ilvl 62stronger stat budget · Argent Defender iconArgent DefenderOff Hand · ilvl 62stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Pit Fighter's Shield iconPit Fighter's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 42ilvl 42 · Olaf's All Purpose Shield iconOlaf's All Purpose ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 42 · req 37ilvl 42 · Jazeraint Shield iconJazeraint ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 42 · req 37ilvl 42 · Savage Boar's Guard iconSavage Boar's GuardOff Hand · ilvl 42 · req 37ilvl 42 ·

"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.