Kresh's Back Rare · Off Hand Shield
- Item level
- 23
- Slot
- Off Hand
- Author
- Dakota Chinnick
- Methodology
- Data Methodology
Kresh's Back drops from Kresh in Wailing Caverns (50% drop chance). Kresh's Back is an item level 23 Rare Off Hand item in WoW Forever with 528 armor (requires level 18). It gives +5 Defense.
- Quality
- Rare
- Item level
- 23
- Source
- DropKresh
- Armor
- 528
- Required level
- 18
Kresh's Back
Item Level 23
Binds when picked up
Off HandShield
528 Armor
Requires Level 18
Equip: +5 Defense
Sell Price: 1632
As the WoW Forever client shows it, with every number computed from the game files. Game data
Where to get Kresh's Back
Classic dataOne way to get Kresh's Back in WoW Forever, with locations and drop chances.
Best way to get it
Kresh's Back drops from Kresh in Wailing Caverns (50% drop chance).
Dropped by
| NPC | Location | Drop chance |
|---|---|---|
| KreshElitelevel 20 | Wailing Caverns | 50% |
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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Kresh's Back: Classic vs WoW Forever
vs ClassicThe Classic Era version next to the WoW Forever one.
What changed
- Item level: 20 → 23
- Required level: 15 → 18
- Armor: 471 → 528
- Moved from Equip effect to stat: Increased Defense → +5 Defense
Classic Era
Kresh's Back
Item Level 20
Binds when picked up
Off HandShield
471 Armor
Requires Level 15
Equip: Increased Defense
Sell Price: 1632
WoW Forever
Kresh's Back
Item Level 23
Binds when picked up
Off HandShield
528 Armor
Requires Level 18
Equip: +5 Defense
Sell Price: 1632
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Data: WoW Forever client 1.60.1.70790. How we source this
Kresh's Back is Rare Off Hand gear at item level 23 with 528 armor. Blizzard changed it for WoW Forever; the comparison above shows exactly how. Kresh's Back drops from Kresh in Wailing Caverns (50% drop chance).
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Kresh's Back FAQ (WoW Forever)
How do you get Kresh's Back in WoW Forever?
Kresh's Back drops from Kresh in Wailing Caverns (50% drop chance).
Where does Kresh's Back drop in WoW Forever?
Kresh's Back drops from Kresh (Wailing Caverns, 50%). (Classic data; Blizzard may change it in WoW Forever.)
What are the stats of Kresh's Back in WoW Forever?
Kresh's Back has 528 armor at item level 23. It gives +5 Defense.
Is Kresh's Back different in WoW Forever?
Yes. Compared with Classic: Item level: 20 → 23; Required level: 15 → 18; Armor: 471 → 528; Moved from Equip effect to stat: Increased Defense → +5 Defense.
What level do you need to use Kresh's Back?
You need to be level 18 to use Kresh's Back.
How much does Kresh's Back sell for?
Kresh's Back sells to vendors for 16s 32c.