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Archer's Buckler, official Blizzard item icon
Uncommon Off Hand Shield

Archer's Buckler

ilvl 36Req 31Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Archer's Buckler is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Its headline stats are 678 armor. Against 35 other Shield off hand items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 25 of 36.

Tooltip

Archer's BucklerItem Level 36Binds when equippedOff HandShield678 ArmorDurability 85 / 85Requires Level 31Sell Price: 0g 48s 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)

The Green Tower iconThe Green TowerOff Hand · ilvl 41 · req 36stronger stat budget · Aegis of the Scarlet Commander iconAegis of the Scarlet CommanderOff Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39stronger stat budget · Olaf's All Purpose Shield iconOlaf's All Purpose ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 42 · req 37stronger stat budget · Ravager's Shield iconRavager's ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 44 · req 39stronger stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Grom'gol Buckler iconGrom'gol BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 37ilvl 37 · Thermaplugg's Central Core iconThermaplugg's Central CoreOff Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32ilvl 37 · Renegade Shield iconRenegade ShieldOff Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32ilvl 37 · Hawkeye's Buckler iconHawkeye's BucklerOff Hand · ilvl 37 · req 32ilvl 37 ·

"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.