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Explosive Arrow, official Blizzard item icon
Rare Ammo Arrow

Explosive Arrow

ilvl 42Req 37Classic data · Forever [Unconfirmed]
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About this item

Explosive Arrow is listed in our database, with the source still being confirmed. Against 2 other Arrow ammo items within five levels, its stat budget ranks 1 of 3.

Tooltip

Explosive ArrowItem Level 42AmmoArrowRequires Level 37

⚠ Stats are Classic Era data from the Blizzard API, pending verification against WoW Forever.

Where it drops

Source
Drop chance
Not published yet. We only post rates from our own loot logs after launch.

Who should use it

Best for: general use.

WarriorPaladinHunterRoguePriestShamanMageWarlockDruid

Our read from the item type and stats, not a game restriction. Any class that can equip it can use it.

Compare & upgrade path

Alternatives in the same slot (±8 levels)

Precision Arrow iconPrecision ArrowAmmo · ilvl 40 · req 35lighter stat budget · Hi-Impact Mithril Slugs iconHi-Impact Mithril SlugsAmmo · ilvl 42 · req 37lighter stat budget · Mithril Gyro-Shot iconMithril Gyro-ShotAmmo · ilvl 49 · req 44lighter stat budget ·

Upgrades after this

Rockshard Pellets iconRockshard PelletsAmmo · ilvl 52 · req 47ilvl 52 · Ice Threaded Arrow iconIce Threaded ArrowAmmo · ilvl 54 · req 51ilvl 54 · Ice Threaded Bullet iconIce Threaded BulletAmmo · ilvl 54 · req 51ilvl 54 · Thorium Shells iconThorium ShellsAmmo · ilvl 57 · req 52ilvl 57 ·

"Stat budget" is a rough sum of stats, effects, DPS and armor, a quick guide rather than a sim.

Set bonuses

Not part of an item set.

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Sources: stats and icon from the Blizzard Game Data API (Classic Era, fetched 2026-10-29). Drop sources cross-checked against Classic Era community records. Forever Guides is a fan site, not affiliated with Blizzard Entertainment. Icon © Blizzard Entertainment.