The highest item level shields a level 1–10 character can wear as a Warrior on the Horde side start with Ceremonial Buckler (item level 15, uncommon). 41 items fit the slot and band; the top 25 are ranked here by item level, then quality, not by simulation.
| # | Name | ILvl | Req. | Armor | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Wooden Buckler | 15 | 10 | 282 | Shield | Found in Hidden Strongbox (Alterac Mountains) at 0.6% (+228 more) (vanilla) |
| 2 | Veteran Shield | 15 | 10 | 328 | Shield | Drops from Licillin (Darkshore) at 2.4% (+396 more) (vanilla) |
| 1 | Ceremonial Buckler | 15 | 10 | 328 | Shield | Drops from Licillin (Darkshore) at 2.4% (+391 more) (vanilla) |
| 6 |  Banded Buckler | 14 | 9 | 289 | Shield | Sold by Elki (+6 more) (vanilla) |
| 5 | Hunting Buckler | 14 | 9 | 311 | Shield | Drops from Licillin (Darkshore) at 2.4% (+396 more) (vanilla) |
| 4 | Brackwater Shield | 14 | 9 | 311 | Shield | Drops from Licillin (Darkshore) at 2.4% (+391 more) (vanilla) |
| 8 |  Grizzly Buckler | 13 | 8 | 274 | Shield | Drops from Shadowclaw (Darkshore) at 3.8% (+427 more) (vanilla) |
| 9 | Thuggish ShieldCHANGED | 13 | 8 | 274 | Shield | Drops from Thuros Lightfingers (Elwynn Forest) at 30.0% (vanilla) |
| 7 | Cadet Shield | 13 | 8 | 274 | Shield | Drops from Shadowclaw (Darkshore) at 3.8% (+432 more) (vanilla) |
| 11 |  War Torn Shield | 12 | 7 | 239 | Shield | Drops from Shadowclaw (Darkshore) at 3.8% (+427 more) (vanilla) |
| 10 | Nomad BucklerCHANGED | 12 | 7 | 239 | Shield | Drops from Shadowclaw (Darkshore) at 3.8% (+432 more) (vanilla) |
| 14 | Wooden Shield | 11 | 6 | 172 | Shield | Found in Hidden Strongbox (Alterac Mountains) at 0.6% (+228 more) (vanilla) |
| 13 | Tribal Buckler | 11 | 6 | 189 | Shield | Drops from Makrura Snapclaw (Durotar) at 0.8% (+126 more) (vanilla) |
| 12 | Infantry Shield | 11 | 6 | 207 | Shield | Found in Battered Chest (Westfall) at 0.4% (+380 more) (vanilla) |
| 15 | Militia Buckler | 10 | 161 | Shield | Quest: Riverpaw Gnoll Bounty | |
| 18 |  Worn Heater Shield | 10 | 5 | 161 | Shield | Sold by Abe Winters (+4 more) (Horde) (vanilla) |
| 17 | Stone Buckler | 10 | 161 | Shield | Quest: Frostmane Hold (vanilla) | |
| 16 |  Standard Issue Shield | 10 | 5 | 161 | Shield | Drops from Scarlet Bodyguard (Tirisfal Glades) at 4.1% (vanilla) |
| 23 | Warrior's Shield | 9 | 4 | 135 | Shield | Drops from Snagglespear (Mulgore) at 4.2% (+66 more) (vanilla) |
| 22 | Primal Buckler | 9 | 4 | 135 | Shield | Drops from Oakenscowl (Teldrassil) at 0.7% (+64 more) (vanilla) |
| 19 | Battle Shield | 9 | 4 | 135 | Shield | Drops from Makrura Snapclaw (Durotar) at 0.6% (+67 more) (vanilla) |
| 20 | Charging Buckler | 9 | 135 | Shield | Quest: Need for a Cure (vanilla) | |
| 21 | Pioneer Buckler | 9 | 4 | 135 | Shield | Drops from Captain Vachon (Tirisfal Glades) at 5.0% (+77 more) (vanilla) |
| 25 | Charger's Shield | 8 | 3 | 112 | Shield | Drops from Oakenscowl (Teldrassil) at 0.6% (+64 more) (vanilla) |
| 24 | Burnt Buckler | 8 | 3 | 112 | Shield | Found in Battered Chest (Elwynn Forest) at 1.3% (+63 more) (vanilla) |
Ranked by item level, then quality, among items with a known source: gear nothing drops, sells, rewards or makes yet (raids not yet open, the client's test items) is left out. The class filter keeps what the class can equip at level 10 (armor type, weapon skill, Dual Wield, the item's own class limit); the side filter drops items that only the other side's vendors and quests offer. Source: the best known drop first (a Forever rate at 10+ loots, else the vanilla 1.12 chance), then vendors, quest rewards and the profession that makes it. Reviewed picks: Warrior Best in Slot.
Other slots: Held in Off-Hand. Every slot and level.