Ancient Defender Uncommon · Off Hand Shield
- Item level
- 46
- Slot
- Off Hand
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Ancient Defender is a world drop from level 43–50 mobs, most often in Tanaris, Feralas, and Azshara. Ancient Defender is an item level 46 Uncommon Off Hand item in WoW Forever with 1436 armor (requires level 41).
- Quality
- Uncommon
- Item level
- 46
- Source
- Drop
- Armor
- 1,436
- Required level
- 41
Ancient Defender
Item Level 46
Binds when equipped
Off HandShield
1436 Armor
Requires Level 41
Sell Price: 11158
As the WoW Forever client shows it, with every number computed from the game files. Game data
Where to get Ancient Defender
Classic dataOne way to get Ancient Defender in WoW Forever, with locations and drop chances.
Best way to get it
Ancient Defender is a world drop from level 43–50 mobs, most often in Tanaris, Feralas, and Azshara.
World drop(422)
422 different mobs can drop Ancient Defender, mostly level 43–50. It's most common in these zones and dungeons:
- Tanaris
- Feralas
- Azshara
- The Hinterlands
- Searing Gorge
- Stranglethorn Vale
- Maraudon
- Zul'Farrak
- Sunken Temple
- Uldaman
Best mobs to farm
| NPC | Location | Drop chance |
|---|---|---|
| Gordok Ogre-MageElitelevel 52–53 | Feralas | 0.01% |
| Searing Whelplevel 42–43 | Dustwallow Marsh | 0.01% |
| Gordok EnforcerElitelevel 53–54 | Feralas | 0.01% |
| Sandfury Blood DrinkerElitelevel 44–45 | Zul'Farrak | 0.01% |
| Constrictor VineElitelevel 45–46 | Maraudon | 0.01% |
| Firemane Scalebanelevel 43–44 | Dustwallow Marsh | 0.01% |
| Firemane Flamecallerlevel 43–44 | Dustwallow Marsh | 0.01% |
| Sandfury HideskinnerElitelevel 42–43 | Tanaris | 0.01% |
Where to find them on the map
- Drops it (72)
Drop chances, vendors and locations come from Classic. Blizzard may move some of them in WoW Forever; we update this page as players confirm them after launch.
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Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Ancient Defender is Uncommon Off Hand gear at item level 46 with 1436 armor. Ancient Defender is a world drop from level 43–50 mobs, most often in Tanaris, Feralas, and Azshara.
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Ancient Defender FAQ (WoW Forever)
How do you get Ancient Defender in WoW Forever?
Ancient Defender is a world drop from level 43–50 mobs, most often in Tanaris, Feralas, and Azshara.
Where does Ancient Defender drop in WoW Forever?
Ancient Defender is a world drop: 422 different mobs can drop it, mostly level 43–50, most often in Tanaris, Feralas, and Azshara. (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
What are the stats of Ancient Defender in WoW Forever?
Ancient Defender has 1436 armor at item level 46.
What level do you need to use Ancient Defender?
You need to be level 41 to use Ancient Defender.
How much does Ancient Defender sell for?
Ancient Defender sells to vendors for 1g 11s 58c.


