The Gloom Ward
Tradeable only as a raw drop — Enchanting, Tempering, Masterworking, or converting it to Mythic permanently binds it to your account.
Necromancer shield. Shadow damage infects enemies with Shadowblight for periodic corrupting damage.
| Game | Diablo 4 |
|---|---|
| Type | Necromancer Offhand |
| Class | Necromancer |
| Tradeable | Yes |
| Checked against | Season 14 (2026-09-04) |
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What drives its value
- Greater Affix count is the main price driver — 2GA and 3GA copies sell for many multiples of a plain roll.
- Only Ancestral copies at high item power are worth listing at Torment endgame.
- Must be a raw, unmodified drop; any Temper, Masterwork, Enchant, or Mythic conversion kills its trade value.
Questions
Is The Gloom Ward tradeable in Diablo 4?
Yes. Tradeable only as a raw drop — Enchanting, Tempering, Masterworking, or converting it to Mythic permanently binds it to your account.
What is The Gloom Ward?
Necromancer shield. Shadow damage infects enemies with Shadowblight for periodic corrupting damage.
Which class uses The Gloom Ward?
Necromancer. It is class-specific, so only Necromancer players are buyers.
What makes one The Gloom Ward worth more than another?
Greater Affix count is the main price driver — 2GA and 3GA copies sell for many multiples of a plain roll. Only Ancestral copies at high item power are worth listing at Torment endgame. Must be a raw, unmodified drop; any Temper, Masterwork, Enchant, or Mythic conversion kills its trade value.
How much is The Gloom Ward worth?
Nobody has listed The Gloom Ward on Diablo Marketplace yet, so there is no live price for it. Post the first listing and it shows up on this page.
Listings on Diablo Marketplace
Prices are player-posted asks in gold; never real money.