Herald of Zakarum

In Diablo II Resurrected, Herald of Zakarum is part of the Guilded Shield category and one of many unique Auric Shields in D2R. It is one of the biggest items in the game, taking 8 Blocks of space if you want to store it in the inventory or stash. Your character needs to reach at least the Required Level of 42 to carry this item. This Guilded Shield has a Strength Requirement of 89 before it can be used.

Stats and Properties

Herald of Zakarum
Gilded Shield
Defense: 422-507
Chance to Block: 72-82%
Durability: 50 of 50
Required Strength: 89
Required Level: 42
+2 to Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
+2 to Paladin Skill Levels
+30% Faster Block Rate
30% Increased Chance of Blocking
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
+150-200% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
+20 to Vitality
All Resistances +50

Can Herald of Zakarum be Upgraded?

The Guilded Shield is the exceptional version of this Auric Shields. It can be upgraded to the elite version by putting it into the Horadric Cube. After hitting the transmute button it will be called Zakarum Shield. The most basic (normal) version is called Aerin Shield.
Note: If this item can have sockets, you might be able to get some runes and get one of the runewords as a result - if you place them in the correct order. Have a look at our builds to find out which items make the most sense for the character you're currently playing.

What's the worth of Herald of Zakarum? How can I trade it in D2R?

Below is a list of variations we can get for you from our network of trusted trade partners:

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